surprising with you be so into computer and not having any smart devices.  You should get yourself an echo dot device for kicks.  It is very useful.  I control many of my lights, my air conditioner, my fish tank lights and more.  And I can control my roku tv by voice using the echo dot.  I use it for timers, reminders, an alarm clock in my bedroom,  sports scores and statistics, news, weather, and to answer any question on any topic.  Pretty amazing for like $30.  You need smart plugs if you want to automate lighting and other devices but they came way down in price over the last year or two.