How to make your home a smart home without spending lots of money
Smart home devices are becoming more and more common. The advance of the Internet of Things (IoT) creates the desire for pretty much everything to be integrated into the digital sphere in some capacity. Using a smart home system is no longer just about asking Alexa to tell you the weather or play song anymore. Now you can use smart devices to grill chicken at your next family barbecue, turn the lights off in the living room while you’re watching a movie or vacuum your floors.
If you have been thinking of upgrading to smart home and don’t know where to start, here are some smart way to upgrade your home.
Smart thermostats
Those old dial thermostats can really detract from the feeling that a home is up to date. If you still have those old thermostats, updating them to smart thermostats is a great investment. Smart thermostats also include energy saving features that can save on energy bills. Being able to control them with a smart phone is also becoming a desired feature. And for those concerned about the environment, smart thermostats help HVAC efficiency. Bonus: SRP and APS has rebate program for smart thermostat.
Smart lighting
Smart lighting is probably the easiest smart devices to install. If you can screw in a light bulb, you’ve got this. And they make a huge difference to the feel of your rooms. Smart bulbs have almost limitless combinations of colors and brightness, allowing you to change the environment in an instant.
Security cameras
A quality home security camera will enable you to keep a watchful eye on your home, especially while you’re away. Indoor models can help you monitor your children and pets, while outdoor models can catch prowlers in the act—and hopefully discourage them from coming around in the first place.
Smart smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Conventional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are inherently dumb devices. Their alarms might be loud, but if no one’s home to hear them, what good do they accomplish? A smart smoke detector will sound a local alarm, too, but it will also send an alert to your smartphone—and to anyone else you authorize as a contact—if danger is detected.
Smart doorbell
WiFi-enabled video doorbells are an inexpensive and convenient way to see who’s at your door, even when you’re not home, using your smartphone. The doorbell alerts your phone when someone rings the bell, or even when they come near. And you can talk to the visitor, making sure you get important deliveries or to let your friends know you’re on the way to the door. And when you’re away from home, you can catch potential thieves.
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