What All Can Be Included In A Smart Home?
Smart homes and devices seem to be all the rage today, and for good reason! With all the advancements technology has made over the past decade, there are so many benefits that you can take advantage of! These technologies can benefit you in a wide variety of ways, from safety to comfort! Unfortunately, because the category is so broad, sometimes people are unaware of the many options they have when it comes to making their homes smarter. So here are a few things to consider when improving your home’s smart capabilities.
Smart Doorbells/Security Systems
By far, one of the most demanded smart home installations is the smart doorbell and security system. The doorbell alone is enough to deter porch pirates and ding-dong-ditchers alike. With the added benefit of being able to see the comings and goings in your house, talk to visitors through the doorbell if you aren’t able to make it to the door, and adjust the volume of the doorbell to fit your current environment (i.e. turning it low or off when someone is napping or turning it way up if you are going to be at the back of your house), there’s no reason to wait to get one installed! And the security system offerings are even better. Arm your home with motion-activated floodlights that begin recording live video whenever movement is detected. Automatically call for police help when an alarm is triggered or have instant access to EMS and the local fire department. Countless safety features can be installed in your home, making it both smart and safe!
Smart Thermostat
Even though you might have a thermostat that can be pre-scheduled, do you have a thermostat that can predict your desired temperature? We didn’t think so. New thermostats have sensors and technology that can detect patterns in your temperature desires and automatically adjust to make sure you are comfortable 24 hours a day. Beyond keeping you comfortable, it can also adjust its schedule to keep you comfy while also being as energy efficient as possible. Did you forget to change your AC schedule before you left town for the summer? No worries! Smart thermostats are accessible from your phone. Want to change the temperature, but don’t want to walk over to the thermostat? Some smart thermostats even have voice command capabilities! There are so many unique features of smart thermostats, and we would love to talk to you about each one.
Smart Home Hubs
If you’ve ever thought about how cool it would be to have a personal assistant to help take care of the menial tasks you don’t want to waste your time on, you’re going to love the smart home hub. A smart home hub is a central device where all of your other smart devices throughout your home can be controlled, scheduled, and adjusted! With a few taps on a screen, you could change the lighting in your living room, turn the TV on to your favorite show, turn the AC up, and close the blinds to make sure you are ready for movie night. You could even program a “Movie Night” setting that would automatically make all those changes for you at the tap of a single button or with a single voice command. See the magic that a smart home hub can achieve today!
Smart homes are no longer a thing of the future or reserved for the ultra-rich—they can be implemented in your home today! Want to learn more about your options? Contact our team today and we can walk you through everything available to help make your home smart.
