Make Your Home The Smartest In The Neighborhood
A smart home is where it’s at!
In today's connected world, let’s face it, we prefer convenience. Just as phone technology has advanced and has become more widely accessible, so has smart home technology. Gone are the days of touching a light switch… eww. The future is now; it’s time to embrace it and upgrade your home into the smart home of your childhood dreams. (It’s kind of like living like the Jetsons.)
In this article, we will go over all the must-have smart features you can upgrade your home with!
The Hub of Your Smart Home
Using our hands is so outdated.
The first phase of your smart home is the device that will control it all, a smart speaker. These devices, such as the Amazon Echo (hi, Alexa) or Google Home, are speakers that use voice activation to control any connected smart devices in your home.
Aside from being a means to control your devices, a smart speaker can help answer just about any question you have! From questions about a recipe while you’re cooking in the kitchen, to making a shopping list as you look around your fridge and pantry, a smart assistant can help with all sorts of tasks.
One for Every Room
Sadly, our voices only reach so far, and so does the sound from the smart speaker. Luckily for you, there’s a cheap solution to this! Smart speakers come in various sizes, and they can be chained together across the whole home.
For instance, Amazon offers the Echo Dot, a smaller and inexpensive version of the Echo. This can be used on its own, but typically a household will have a larger smart speaker in the living room, with smaller versions spread out throughout the house. An added benefit to this is being able to turn your home into a giant speaker, playing music that follows you to every room!
Smart Light Bulbs
We’ve all been there, getting comfortable in bed only to realize you didn’t turn off the light. Do we just throw a blanket on our face and ignore it? Smart light bulbs have to be the most useful application of smart home tech. Not only are the lights able to be controlled with your voice, but they are typically LED bulbs, which are far more energy-efficient and last substantially longer than traditional light bulbs.
By swapping your lights out for smart LEDs, you’ll be able to set schedules for your home's lighting so you can be sure you aren’t wasting energy while away from home. Not only are these lights dimmable, but some can even change temperature, from bright white to a relaxing warm tone.
By swapping your lights out for smart LEDs, you’ll be able to set lighting schedules. Say goodbye to wasting energy while away!
Clean Smarter
A home can be hard to maintain, but a smart vacuum can save time and take a load off. Robotic vacuums have been around for some time, but they have advanced just as much as any other technology, evolving to be able to mop the floors and avoid any obstacles in their path.
Smart Thermostats
Save money and time with a smart thermostat! We’ve all woken up hot and sweaty for no reason and wished someone could turn on the AC for us, especially in Florida. Well, with the right devices, all you have to do is tell your smart assistant to cool off the house!
When you upgrade your thermostat, you’ll be able to:
Schedule your air conditioning
Easily check up on your usage
Control the temperature when away from home
Smart Security
We all want to keep our homes secure, and smart security devices can help with that. Many homeowners have been ditching their old doorbells for a newer, smarter variant. You may have seen videos posted online of package thieves caught by a smart doorbell, or perhaps seen one in person yourself. These devices allow you to not only see (and record) from the front of your door, but they also allow you to speak to people at your door from anywhere in the world!
The security market is perfect for smart devices, as they give homeowners the peace of mind to be able to check up on their homes at any time of the day, no matter where they are. There are many smart security devices, including:
Smart Doorbells
Smart Security Cameras
Smart Motion Sensors
Smart Pet Cameras/Feeders
Smart Door Locks
Have you ever needed to unlock the door for a family member that forgot their key? Smart locks allow you to check & activate your home's locks from anywhere with internet connection!
Smart Pantry Scales
One of the most interesting yet innovative technologies in a smart home has to be the smart pantry scales. These low-profile scales sit in your pantry to store food on top of, but it’s not just to weigh how many cans of soup you have!
These devices are sold by Amazon and directly linked with your account, so whenever the scale senses you are running low on your item of choice, it will automatically order more and have it shipped right to your home before you even notice you were running out!
A busy parent may not notice when lunch foods are running low, and with the help of a smart pantry scale, they can ensure their kid's favorite foods are always in stock.
Step Into The Future With Axiom Power
Now, we know what you’re thinking, some of these may seem like gimmicky products; but they show a glance into the future of our homes. As technology advances, we will spend less time doing menial tasks. What will you do with your newfound freedom?
In the TV shows of the past, we assumed we would have a full-size robot assistant: shopping for us and cleaning the house while we are away. Where are the flying (possibly electric) cars? In reality, the same functions are being provided for us with much simpler technology that doesn’t feel like it can become a terminator at any moment.
Looking to upgrade your Tampa Bay or Orlando area home with all the latest smart tech, count on Axiom Power to help make the transition and wire everything properly. With over 25 years of experience, we are capable of handling all your electrical needs, commercial and residential. Call us today at (813) 308-9328.