Easy Wins

Automation for beginners and the non-technical — the smallest, no-code wins that buy back the first hour. The gentle front door: no code, no jargon, no hub required.

What this covers

  • First automations that need no technical skill.
  • The simplest phone and smart-home setups.
  • Quick wins that return time the same afternoon.

A collection of easy wins

Easy Wins is the beginner-friendly front door to the site. It collects Starter-level, no-code guides from How to Build It, Life & Time Systems, and Tools & Gear in one place.

When you are ready for a more involved setup, follow that topic into its Builder and Power-User guides.


Latest in Easy Wins

  • Smart Plug Automation Ideas: 12 Useful Ways to Use Them

    Starter · Level 1 of 3 Some links below are affiliate links. If you buy through them, Automate My Life may earn a commission at no extra cost to you, which helps keep the site free. Only gear worth recommending gets a link here. A smart plug is the cheapest, lowest-risk way to start automating…

  • How to Set Up Alexa Routines for Morning and Bedtime (Beginner Guide)

    Starter · Level 1 of 3 Some links below are affiliate links. If you buy through them, Automate My Life may earn a commission at no extra cost to you, which helps keep the site free. Only gear worth recommending gets a link here. The two automations that make an Alexa setup feel worth it…