In recent years, smart technology has become more affordable and accessible. You’ll discover that smart upgrades not only make your home more efficient and convenient but also more appealing to prospective buyers in the future.
Furthermore, the newest apps and devices are simplifying tasks and transforming our lives. Tech upgrades can also make your life more entertaining and pleasant, so check out this list of upgrades that you should consider for your home.
Keyless Entry
You no longer need to carry a heavy set of keys each time you need access to your house. Instead, you can install a fingerprint system that will scan and compare your unique prints before unlocking the doors for you.
Make sure you combine the fingerprint with an extra code for enhanced security. Keyless systems are ideal for exterior exits and entrances, master suite, home office, or other areas where you wish to maintain security.
Energy Monitor
These days, you can track the energy consumption in your home using an energy monitor. These systems track the energy consumed by various systems in your home, for instance electrical and HVAC.
The information you’ll obtain include the amount of heat generated by your furnace or the amount of cooling generated by your air conditioner. You can set the device to track at different intervals, including weekly, daily, and monthly.
With this information, you can discover trends and make the relevant adjustments for greater savings and efficiency. Numerous monitors even convert the information into cents and dollars, allowing you to identify what you spend on home energy.
Smart Thermostat
Programmable thermostats have been in existence for a considerable period. However, the problem is that most of the typical clock-type thermostats are difficult to use and confusing to figure out.
Fortunately, there’s no need for any guesswork with the newer and smart devices. These devices can sense whether you’re away or at home and regulate your home’s temperature accordingly.
Such thermostats can even discover your schedule and anticipate your arrival by turning on the air conditioner or furnace just before you get home.
Smart Smoke Detector
Investing in this technology will help you save money (about 5% on insurance premiums). Furthermore, it could save your life.
While these devices don’t prevent fires, they offer warnings of small fires that you can extinguish easily and decrease the number of serious fires that need reporting.
Bear in mind that smoke detectors aren’t designed to function in extreme cold or heat or in zones where dust and smoke are common. Therefore, you shouldn’t install them in unheated attics or similar areas.
Smart Sprinklers
If you reside in a climate where you must water your lawn regularly during summer, a smart system can save you considerable money and hassle.
You can program these devices via a smart phone app or computer. You’ll also discover that they alter your sprinkler system automatically to account for the weather and season.
Smart Lighting
According to Energy Star, lighting your home amounts to approximately 12% of your home’s yearly energy bill, or about $264 per annum. While this figure might not seem a lot, every bit adds up.
However, smart technology can help you make better choices. Smart lighting allows you to turn lights off and on through your smart phone.
You can also customize them to conduct certain actions such as growing brighter when you wake up or turning off automatically when you leave home.
While the return on investment differs for these upgrades, there’s no doubt that each of them is appealing and beneficial. Furthermore, these improvements should make a big difference to you and your family, so consider upgrading your home.
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