Technology in the modern world is incredible- it seamlessly integrates into our daily lives, making everything more convenient and efficient. And with the invention of smart home gadgets, it’s fair to say it can feel like we’re living in the future!
Mundane tasks are being transformed into effortless experiences, from controlling our appliances with our voice to monitoring our homes from anywhere in the world. In this blog post, we’ll explore some cool smart home gadgets that can make your life easier, bringing a touch of futuristic wonder to your home.
Voice Activated Assistants
Voice activated devices like the Amazon Echo and Google Home took the world by storm a few years ago, and are now part of the furniture in most people’s houses. We have all become so used to asking Google or Alexa to control areas of our smart home, to answer questions, to play music, tell us the weather and so much more. If you’re completely new to smart home, a device like this is the place to start. From there you can build all of your other tech around it so that you can ask your assistant to make things work with your voice instead of having you use your phone. The more smart home gadgets you have, the more use you’ll likely get out of your smart assistant. If you go with a screen model (rather than just a speaker) like the Echo Show, it can do even more as it can do things like show you your CCTV cameras, doorbell camera, show you recipes and more.
Smart Thermostats
We all want to walk into a perfectly cosy home after a long day at work, but at the same time we need to make sure that we’re not wasting money by heating the house all day when its empty. Smart thermostats allow you to control the temperature of your home from your phone, meaning you can adjust your heating and cooling preferences, they can automatically adjust settings based on your behaviour and schedule, and you can modify the temperature even when you’re away. No more worries of ‘did I leave the heating on?’ when you get to work! By optimising energy usage, smart thermostats not only provide comfort but also help save on your energy bills. Some popular choices are the Nest and Hive, do some research to work out the best one for you.
Smart Security Systems
Keeping our homes safe and secure is a top priority for all of us, we all want to make sure our possessions, pets and family are protected. Smart security systems allow us to do this with ease, from Ring doorbell to smart cameras that you can view from your phone, smart garage door openers that work with your phone or voice assistant and smart security lighting, there are so many options these days. No longer do you need an expensive home alarm system and CCTV, you can purchase and set these up yourself easily and then control and view everything from your phone. If you’re out for long periods or away on holiday, being able to check into your homes camera systems and make sure everything is ok can give such peace of mind.
Smart Kitchen Appliances
Putting together dinner every night can be a struggle even if you’re super organised, however smart kitchen appliances can make everything that bit easier. You can buy smart refrigerators that help you keep track of your groceries so you know when to restock, or exactly what ingredients you have left to plan your next meal. You have intelligent ovens that can be controlled remotely, meaning you can safely leave that casserole on low while you pop out and get other things done. You can buy smart kettles that can be boiled ready for your morning cup of joe or when you return home from work. These gadgets are really transforming the heart of the home. Imagine preheating your oven on your way back from the shops or receiving recipe suggestions based on the ingredients in your fridge?! It feels super futuristic but it’s the reality of technology today. With voice integration, you can ask your smart kitchen assistant to set timers, convert measurements, and provide step-by-step cooking instructions as an additional helping hand. All of these sorts of innovations make cooking more enjoyable and things run that bit smoother in life.
Smart home can make life easier, make your home more secure and also just be fun and novel to use! There are more and more smart tech gadgets being released all the time, so if you enjoy this kind of thing there are plenty of these sorts of things to buy and play around with. Smart home makes great gifts for people who are into their gadgets, and most kinds of smart home technology can genuinely improve your life in some way.
Are you a smart home fan? What types of tech have you invested in for your home, and what would you recommend most to others?
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