Home maintenance tasks can quickly add up, and with most people already being so busy, it can be hard to keep up with the day-to-day to-do list. Fortunately, technology is helping by making the entire process less involved. Here are a few ways technology can help you keep your home in tip-top shape while saving your time.
Lights with Occupancy Sensors
Aside from the sheer cost of electricity, everyone is trying to conserve power in order to be kinder to the environment. Of course, it’s always easy to forget to turn off a light when you leave the room. If you have kids, you may be running into this very often where you enter an empty room only to find the light already on. Luckily, there’s a quick solution.
Occupancy light sensors turn on automatically when people are in a room. This also makes life so much easier because it means no more fumbling around the find the light switch. So, next time you go into the laundry room with a basket in your arms, you don’t have to reach to turn on the light. You’ll also help stop the transfer of germs by not having to constantly touch switches throughout your home.
Remote-Controlled Outlets
Think you need to rewire your home in order to enjoy the benefits of a “smart home“? Think again. With remote-controlled outlets, you can plug all of your devices into the wall like normal by simply plugging them into the smart outlets first. These outlets are then connected to your WiFi network and allow you to control outlets via an app or voice controlled system, like Google Home.
That means you can now use voice commands to turn on lamps, televisions, or other electronics throughout the home. You can also make them operate at the click of a button within a linked application. This allows you to easily and near-instantly turn any home into a “smart home” that’s simple and fun to automate.
Programmable Thermostats
So much power is wasted each year as homeowners struggle to keep their home at the perfect temperature. During the winter, many people leave the heater on overnight or wait until early morning to power it on, in either case creating a room that’s too hot or too cold. Likewise, throughout summer, running the central air can make a house too cool in the morning or cause it to get too hot in the afternoon as the sun comes up.
The solution? A programmable thermostat. By monitoring your home’s temperature, a programmable thermostat can ensure that your home is always comfortable. The thermostat can be hooked up to smart systems within your home, allowing it to automatically control your heating and air conditioning systems.
Get Smart
Smart home technology is upon us, and any homeowner can begin taking advantage of this great technology. With a few minor updates, your home can be easier, more comfortable, and more fun to live in.
