After years of dreaming about home automation, it’s finally arrived!
There is now a wide variety of gadgets available so that you can control everything and save the planet at the same time. Whether you want to alter the room temperature or even turn the lights off in your house from 5 miles away, there is a gadget for it. With the push of a button or even a voice command, smart devices can do anything you’ve ever wished for.
Smart technology allows the user to connect to various devices such as doorbells, windows, camera, thermostats, and even cooking utensils. You name it – there will be a smart device for it. With the climate crisis over the last few decades, luckily, we now have a way to save energy and water without having to spend a large amount of money. Surprisingly it’s inexpensive to run smart technology despite a little cost for the devices initially. It will save you a lot in the long term. If you’re looking for something to modernize your home and become more eco-conscious, take a look at the list of the best smart technologies for around your home!
Lighting
Are you the type of person who walks out of a room and forgets to turn the lights off? If so, smart lighting is something you will find saves a lot of money and energy. Those people who need smart lighting will find it very useful as more technologies come to light. The newfound love for smart lighting also means that rental buildings now often come with it fitted. RW Invest is a property investment company who provide smart lighting in many of their newly developed properties. This is a key element that attracts new tenants to properties as it shows how contemporary the developments are. With smart lighting, as individuals walk into a room, the lights will come on, and as they leave, they will turn off. It’s the best way to save money on your energy bills without any effort at all. You can purchase smart lighting kits from suppliers such as Philips. If you wish to renovate your home and add some cool lighting features, then this should be at the top of your list.
Devices
Have you ever heard of the Google Assistant? It’s a cool smart device that can help you with any queries as well as be connected to other devices around your home. It’s integrated with Philips, Nest as well as apps such as Spotify and Uber. Order a taxi to your home with just a few short words or change up the song while dancing the night away. Having a device such as the Amazon Echo or Google Assistant in your home will change the way you live your life. It’s also great if you love a morning routine. You can set an alarm clock for a certain time, and also get the device to tell you the news and weather for the day while you’re getting ready!
Thermostat
In the winter months, it can be annoying having to come home to a cold house when you’ve been working all day. However, with a smart thermostat, you can control the heating, water, and gas from your smartphone no matter where you are. The thermostat also gives the user the ability to set timers for their heating and hot water from the mobile app. This means when they’re ready, they can have whatever they want with a push of a button. Having a smart thermostat also means you’re not wasting energy in your home trying to keep it heated when no one is around, and you’re helping the environment too.
