12 Ways To Make Your House A Smart Home
In the past decade we have seen a huge advancements in smart home technology. Creating your own version of a smart home has become much more common and affordable. It has transformed from being only in high-end homes to being standard within the average home. Smart home items aren’t all complex high-tech additions to your home. They can be as simple as screwing in a new light bulb or installing a new doorbell.
Being able to control basic items such as light bulbs, faucets, doorbells and thermostats with your phone or smart hub can help you eliminate stress or simplify everyday activities. By just installing a few smart home devices you can create the feel of a high-tech smart home at an affordable price. Our top 12 favorite ways for adding smart technology into your home are listed below!
1. Digital Doorbell
The addition of a digital doorbell to your home can be beneficial whether you just want to see when your package arrives or if you are looking to increase the safety of you home. It functions as a doorbell as well as a video security system that can allow you to see when there is motion by your door, day or night.
2. Digital Thermostat
Installing a digital thermostat allows you to control the temperature of your home through an app no matter where you are. This can help you save money and energy by adjusting the temperature for when you are not home.
3. Smart Light Bulbs
Smart light bulbs allow you to turn lighting in your home on or off through an app or smart hub. It can also allow you to change the brightness and color of the lights for different occasions.
4. Hidden Outlets
If you are looking to hide all your appliance cords or the unattractive look of outlets you may want to consider reconfiguring them into your cabinets or other furniture. Strategically placing them you can increase functionality and create a clean look in your home.
5. Smart Faucet
If you are someone who spends a lot of time in the kitchen, you may want to consider installing a smart faucet in your home. These faucets can be turned on/off with a motion sensor as well as dispense exact amounts of water when directed through your smart hub.
6. Smart Plug
Smart plugs allow you to easily turn on/off any object that is plugged into them through a remote or app accessed from anywhere.
7. Nest Wifi Access Points
If you are living In a large/spread-out home or have a lot of devices connected to your WiFi you may want to consider getting Nest WiFi Access Points. Adding access points to your home can help strengthen your WiFi equally across your home.
8. Smart Garage Door Opener
If you are installing a new garage door opener you may what to consider getting a smart one that allows you to open/close or see the status of it via an app on your phone
9. Smart Hub
The most convenient way to control all the smart devices in your home at once is with a smart hub. Top brands include Google Nest or Amazon Echo. These devices also have a screen making it easy to access recipes, weather, security cameras and more from wherever you place it inside your home.
10. Roomba Vacuum
If you find yourself constantly pulling out the broom or vacuum a new tech item you may want to get for your home is a Roomba Vacuum. This device can be set on a routine to clean the entire floor of your home as often as you want. They are especially convenient if you have a busy schedule or pets that shed a lot!
11. Central Vacuuming
When building a home or looking to make changes to your current home, adding central vacuuming is a great way to increase efficiency in cleaning your home and avoid dragging a vacuum all over your house.
12. Smart Fridge
There are a lot of different smart fridges available, some more advanced than others but all can bring convenient new technology to your home. More expensive versions might have a screen on it for easy access to a notepad or recipes. More cost-effective common ones allow you to control the temperature of it with an app and notifies you if you leave the door open.