Make Your Home Into a Smart Home
As technology advances, smart homes are becoming increasingly common. A smart home features devices and appliances you can control remotely through a mobile app or voice assistant. These devices make life easier and more convenient while adding an extra layer of security and control. Here are seven ways to begin making your home into a smart home.
Smart Lighting
Smart light bulbs allow you to control your home’s lighting with ease. Set the right mood by adjusting the brightness or color of your lights on a whim. You can even program schedules to automatically turn your lights on and off based on your routine.
Home Security
This must-have feature provides peace of mind. Smart home security systems have remotely accessible cameras, motion sensors, and window and door contacts. This combination of technology alerts you if someone enters your home and can even notify the authorities of a break-in.
Learning Thermostat
Some smart thermostats have learning capabilities that automatically adjust the temperature based on your schedule and preferences, saving energy without sacrificing comfort. With the ability to control a smart thermostat from anywhere using your mobile device, you can adjust the settings without getting out of bed or resume a comfortable temperature on your way home from a business trip.
Smart Appliances
Smart refrigerators, ovens, and washing machines are becoming increasingly popular. These appliances can be controlled remotely, allowing you to start your oven or washing machine from your mobile device or check if you’re out of milk while at the grocery store. Some appliances also have voice-controlled features to make cooking and cleaning more convenient.
Smart Home Voice Assistant
No smart home is complete without a voice assistant like Google Home or Amazon’s Alexa. Smart speakers and screens can control your smart devices through voice commands. Simply ask the assistant to turn on the lights, adjust the thermostat, or even play music for convenient, hands-free smart home control.
Robot Vacuums
If you hate vacuuming, consider investing in a robot vacuum. These devices can be scheduled to clean your floors automatically based on a set schedule. You can also start your robot vacuum from your mobile device, and it will clean your floors while you’re away.
Motorized Blinds and Shades
Whether you have vaulted ceilings with impossible-to-reach windows or simply want to optimize natural lighting, motorized blinds and shades are an excellent addition to any smart home. These devices let you open and close your window coverings remotely or through a voice assistant. You can also schedule them to open and close automatically at certain times of the day for better privacy, light control, and energy efficiency.
At Value Blinds & Shutters, we supply our customers with high-quality window coverings, including Hunter Douglas motorized blinds and shades. With our help, you’ll be one step closer to making your home into a smart home! For a free consultation, please call 303-663-8120 or contact us online. You can also visit our showroom in Castle Rock on weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm to try out the motorized window coverings on display.