Since we’re living in the age of technology, chances are your home is already full of various gadgets. Still, there are always some new useful devices hitting the market and you have to stay up-to-date. So, if you’ve been thinking about making your home even smarter, make sure you choose only the right solutions. That’s why we’re presenting you with our top 6 picks for devices you can get for your home.
When it comes to safety, you can never do too much. Even though a security camera doesn’t sound like anything new, you’d be surprised to see how home security systems have advanced over the years. There are so many new options today that make your home even safer. Some of the new home security systems even allow you to connect to the cameras no matter where you are and see what’s happening at your home. You can also connect them to your PC so you can always watch the recordings if necessary.
Central Control Station
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Today, you can easily control all of your appliances, lights, and gadgets from a single spot in your home. All you have to do is install a central control station and you’ll be just one push of a button away from doing this. What’s great about this is that there’s no more worrying about not turning off all the lights upstairs or your oven once you leave your home. Instead, you can spend that energy on some other more important pursuits.
Thermostat
Instead of controlling the temperature in old fashioned way, you can also get one of the newest thermostats with many useful options. Most of these, don’t only allow you to control temperature in your home but humidity and light as well. In addition, you can also connect to your thermostat via your smartphone and control it from wherever you are. When buying a smart thermostat, make sure you go with the one that is easy to install and control.
Smart Garage Doors
Long gone are the days you have to get out of your car to open your garage doors. Today, there are smart garage doors that can help you save both time and energy. You can have one of these installed and download an app that’ll help you control it. These usually come with a security key as well, which means you can have your friends or family open them for you if necessary. You can also monitor garage doors with a camera so you can see your garage doors open and close.
Home Entertainment Center
Home entertainment center is another thing every modern home should have. All you need to set up a system like this is a big TV and wireless speakers. 58-inch and 60-inch screens are perfect for almost every living room. Wireless speakers are a great option since there won’t be any wires you keep stumbling over. Once you find a TV you want, you should contact experts at Universal Home Theatre who can help you install it in your wall.
Home Energy Monitor
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Another thing you can do today is control how much energy you’re spending in your home. You can have your new home energy monitor installed and keep track of how much heat your furnace produced or the amount of energy your air conditioner spent cooling your home. Once you’re presented with all this information you can start thinking about some new ways you can make your home more energy efficient and save some money.
There are so many things you can get today that’ll help you make your home smarter. Make sure you give a lot of thought to this and buy the devices that’ll be just right for your home.
Diana Smith sent this in to TechBooky via dianasmith.dany@gmail.com
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