A smart home is a convenient setup where devices and appliances can be remotely controlled using a smartphone app or a smart hub like the Amazon Echo or Google Home. This technology allows homeowners to manage the lighting, thermostats, and more from anywhere, enhancing security, comfort, and energy efficiency. By connecting your devices through the Internet of Things (IoT), you too can have greater peace of mind.

Smart TVs

Smart TVs are internet-connected televisions loaded with your favorite free and paid streaming apps such as Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube. You can change channels, open apps, play music, and more all with voice commands to your Amazon Echo, Google Home, or other smart hub. Additionally, you can spend less time thinking about what to watch with personalized recommendations.

Smart Lighting Systems

Consider all the lights in your home, from bedside lamps and hallway lighting strips to outdoor sconces; there may be more than you thought. With smart lighting, you can effortlessly adjust the brightness, change colors, or automate schedules from a smartphone app or via voice command. These systems can even automatically adjust their brightness based on occupancy or the amount of natural daylight available.

Smart Thermostats

Many homeowners have turned to smart thermostats as a way to reduce their utility bills. Equipped with Wi-Fi, these devices allow users to schedule, monitor, and remotely control their home’s temperature. Smart thermostats can also adapt to the user’s routine, adjusting settings to maintain optimal comfort while improving energy efficiency.

Smart Security Cameras

Smart security cameras and systems, like Ring, provide real-time monitoring and alerts. They detect motion and send notifications directly to your mobile device, allowing you to see, hear, and communicate with visitors in real time via your smartphone or tablet. Plus, with built-in lights, security sirens, and night vision, they provide monitoring around the clock.

Smart Kitchen Appliances

Smart kitchen appliances are designed to streamline daily tasks. You could use your smartphone to see what’s in the refrigerator, which is very helpful if you’re out grocery shopping. If you have a smart oven, you can check to see if it is still on even after leaving the house and then turn it off remotely. Similarly, dishwashers can be controlled remotely to run at a time convenient for you.

Smart Plugs

You can turn almost any wired appliance with an on/off switch into an automated one. Simply put a smart plug into an outlet, connect it to your Wi-Fi network, and plug in a wired appliance like a fan or lamp into the smart plug. Now, you can control it via your mobile app or voice assistant.

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