The variety of smart gadgets for consumers to choose from is continually growing and almost every household item is now available as a connected online device. From thermostats and lights to TVs and the more unique gadget items, there are plenty of options to choose from to simplify your life. Here are a few of the must-have gadgets you need for your home.
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Intelligent Light Switches
There are a few different wi-fi enabled lighting systems on the market now and they’re a great way of cutting back on energy wastage. They work by sensing when people enter or leave a room, but some models also learn your lighting preferences as well and change according to the time of day.
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning units are an essential in the warmer months, but they can also help to reduce pollutants in the air by increasing outdoor ventilation. An air conditioning unit ensures the air quality in your home stays as clean as possible while also ensuring you stay comfortable year-round, just make sure that you regularly replace your air filter with one of the correct size, for example if you have a 16x25x1 furnace filter make sure your new one matches it’s dimensions. You can also check out some options for ventless portable air conditioners.
Security Camera
Security cameras provide excellent peace of mind for you and your family, but some modern devices take things a step further by incorporating artificial intelligence in the form of facial recognition. This means that it can distinguish between the people who should and should not be in your property, alerting you where there’s a potential problem.
Smart Thermostats
Smart thermostats have been around for a while, but they’ve proven their value in millions of homes and are fast becoming one of the most popular gadgets you can add to your home. They save you money by learning the patterns of how your home is heated, adjusting the temperature automatically to match your lifestyle. Instead of programming it like a normal thermostat, you adjust it to your preferred temperature at different times and the smart tech will learn your schedule and automate things for you. It will even detect when you leave or arrive back home using signals from your phone, so you don’t waste energy unnecessarily.
Home Hub
Many homes have a home hub nowadays and they’re a great addition that can be used for so much more than just playing music. From learning the weather forecast for the week ahead so you can plan your days more effectively to turning on connected appliances and even ordering additional items for your shopping, smart hubs are a great way of streamlining tasks.
Robotic Vacuum
Robot vacuum cleaners like Roomba’s are brilliant for assisting you with the housework and ticking one extra thing off your own to-do list, without having to worry about your home becoming a mess. These intelligent devices have a compact and low profile design so they won’t take up loads of room, making them ideal for smaller properties. It also means that they can slide under cabinets and sofas more efficiently than a standard vacuum cleaner can, so you’ll actually achieve a cleaner home overall. Most robot cleaners can cope well with hard surfaces as well as soft carpets, and they’ll get more efficient as they learn the mapping of your home.
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