Today’s technology allows our homes to operate more efficiently than ever before. Smart devices have come a long way in recent years and a growing number of products are available to help improve your home’s efficiency and lower your bills.
Smart Plugs
Able to manage a variety of devices in your home, smart plugs are especially helpful for use with items you might forget to turn off. Like other smart devices, smart plugs connect to an app on your phone so you can turn devices on or off from anywhere. Set schedules for plugs to automatically power anything in your home, like lamps, stereos, coffeemakers, and more. A few smart plugs can form a great foundation for a smart home.
Smart Sprinklers
Smart sprinklers use weather data and information about your property to create a customized watering schedule that optimizes water usage. The accompanying app allows you to manage your watering calendar and review usage reports. Smart sprinklers are certified by the EPA’s WaterSense program, which provides homeowners with rebates on utility bills.
Smart Showerheads
Easily manage all aspects of your showering experience with smart showerheads. Create the ultimate shower from an app on your smartphone, where you can set specifics like water usage, flow rate, temperature, pressure, and duration. Some smart showerheads even have functions that allow you to play music or take calls while you are showering. Smart showerheads can also be connected to other devices in your bathroom and around your house.
Smart Thermostat
Smart thermostats connect to your HVAC system and are controlled by an app on your smartphone. Using WiFi connectivity, a smart thermostat can create a comfortable climate from anywhere. Save energy by adjusting the temperature when you leave the house, and readjust it before you return home so your home will be at your desired temperature when you arrive. Smart thermostats also learn your schedule, compile usage reports, and provide tips to help your HVAC system run more efficiently.
Smart Blinds
Smart blinds help to prevent your HVAC system from overworking by automatically closing when your windows start to heat up. The blinds can also be manually controlled through an app on your phone which gives you the power to close, open, or vent them remotely. Smart blinds can be integrated with other smart home devices, including voice-activated systems like Alexa.
Smart LED Bulbs
LED bulbs are already smart because they use 75% less energy than their counterparts, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Smart LED bulbs offer an extra degree of control and can be easily configured with a smartphone app. Dim lights and turn them on or off from anywhere, which can provide significant savings on your energy bill and can also be used as a safety feature when you are not at home.
With so many technology updates, maintaining a smart and efficient home has never been easier. By accessing crucial information about many aspects of your property and by managing details to suit your family’s needs, these products can help to build an efficient, healthy, and happy home.
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