Where futuristic homes were once a distant dream, today, they are a reality, and more and more homeowners are making the switch.
Technology has changed the way we live and how we protect our homes and there are countless benefits to switching to a smart home.
But, with so many products available, where do you start? Let us take you through some of the top product recommendations if you want to transition to a smart home.
How to Turn Your House Into a Smart Home
Install a Smart Doorbell
Why walk to the front door to find out who is there when you can simply check your smartphone? Smart doorbells are inexpensive, convenient, and easy to install. They also keep you safer. Not expecting someone? Check your doorbell app to decide whether you should open your door or call the police or your security company.
Enhance Your Security with Cameras
In the same way that you can check your front door from an app, the same applies to many of today’s camera systems. Whether you want to keep an eye on your pets while you are at work or check in on your home while you’re away on vacation, this is now possible. And because this technology is so readily available, you no longer have to spend a fortune to have a smart camera security system.
Get Smart About Temperature
Keeping your home at an optimal temperature throughout the year is now also possible with smart thermostats. These devices monitor usage over time to learn your preferred temperatures at different times of the year. Not only does this keep your home comfortable but it limits energy consumption when you’re not around too.
Purchase a Personal Assistant
Personal assistants can be found in countless homes and if you don’t have one already, you’re about to discover just how convenient they are. Whether you want to play your favorite music, add items to your grocery list so you don’t forget them, or put an event in your calendar, simply ask your personal assistant to do it. Amazon’s Alexa and Google Home are two of the most popular options.
Install Smart Locks
Another way that you can increase your security is by installing smart locks. You can now lock and unlock your front door without having to be home at all. This is great if you need to let someone in when you can’t be home. What’s more, you will no longer need to worry about losing your keys.
Eliminate Standby Power
Smart outlets are another addition that can turn an ordinary house into a smart home. Even if you aren’t using your electronics and appliances, they are using power – smart outlets stop this from happening. Use these outlets to set rules about your habits and general energy usage to make your home more energy-efficient.
Add a Smart Smoke Detector
Why worry about changing the batteries of your smoke alarm when it can charge itself. It doesn’t stop there though. Smart smoke detectors can even tell you where the smoke is originating from and will alert you to danger directly on your smartphone – ideal for when you’re not at home.
Cook Smarter
Even kitchens are smarter and yours can be too. One item that you can add to your kitchen to make your life more convenient is a smart fridge. These fridges connect directly to the internet, allowing you to make grocery lists, keep track of what’s inside your fridge, and play your top playlists while you’re cooking up a storm. Throwing something out? A smart garbage can will scan the barcode and add the item to your grocery list. There are even smart cookers that will take care of the cooking while you’re away at work.
There are so many ways to switch to a smart home and you don’t need to do it all at once either. Start with the products you feel would benefit your home the most and take it from there.
