I make some odd New Year’s Resolutions and mine for 2017 was to add some smart home solutions to our home that made sense.  I’ve seen what can happen if you don’t plan these types of projects out well, (looking at you, Mark Rittman!) and the insanity that ensues! The following smart home goals were made: Main lights Prime power outlets thermostat music center Roku/TV The following technology would be used to accomplish the goals: Echo Dot, (3) Phillips Hue Bridge, (2) and lightbulbs, (8) TP-link smart plugs, (2) Ecobee Lite 3 Thermostat Raspberry Pi and Python Code The Echo…