If you’re still living in a house that requires you to, you know, get up and flip switches, then boy, do we have news for you. It’s time to upgrade to the best smart home features for your home. Imagine lights that respond to your voice, a thermostat that knows your comfort zone better than you do and kitchen appliances that make you feel like you’re on a cooking show. Here are 10 smart home features that might make your home smarter than you.
Wake Up Alexa
Voice-controlled assistants do more than annoy your kids with the music of your youth. They can manage your schedule, give you traffic updates and even tell you not to forget your umbrella. Feel like turning on the lights or adjusting the thermostat? Just ask! Need a recipe for dinner? They’ve got you covered. Now, if only they could fold your laundry…
Flick A Virtual Switch
You could walk over to a light switch, or you could tell Alexa to turn on the lights while you are curled up on the couch with a cozy blanket and a cup of tea. Which sounds better? With a smart lighting system, you can adjust the brightness and color as well as schedule when your lights turn on or off—all from your phone or with a simple voice command. Plus, think of all the energy you’ll save (and the muscles you’ll conserve) by never having to reach for a light switch again.
Adjust the Temperature
Forget playing Goldilocks with the temperature, smart thermostats have your comfort down to a science. These gadgets don’t just adjust the temperature, they practically read your mind. They learn your schedule and preferences and adjust the temperature without you asking. Plus, they’re eco-friendly, which means you can save the planet and some cash.
Keep Your Castle Safe
Since drawbridges are passe, you will have to find other ways to keep your castle safe. Smart locks, motion detectors, doorbell cameras, window sensors and more keep your home as secure as Fort Knox. And let’s not forget the convenience of monitoring everything from your phone, because who has time to actually get up and peek through the blinds?
Be The Master Chef You Were Meant To Be
Have a habit of forgetting to preheat the oven? No problem! With Wi-Fi-enabled kitchen appliances, your trusty phone can do it for you. Need your morning coffee without getting out of bed? Just tap a button. And let’s not forget the smart fridge that texts you when you’re out of milk!
Time to Roomba
Picture yourself at the gym lifting weights instead of pushing a vacuum cleaner around the house. Sounds nice, doesn’t it. Automated vacuum cleaners do the dirty work for you, scurrying around picking up every crumb. Some models even map out your home to ensure no corner is left untouched. It’s like having a mini butler, minus the bow tie.
Mirror, Mirror
When is a mirror not a mirror? When it’s updating you on the weather, news and even what’s on your to-do list while you brush your teeth. Smart mirrors are the newest trend. Some even offer fitness tips, makeup tutorials and reminders to stay hydrated. It’s like having a personal coach — only cheaper.
That’s Entertainment
Your new home came with a media room. Can it get much better? Yes, with the help of an advanced home entertainment system. Whether you’re hosting a binge-watching marathon or just kicking back for a solo movie night, these systems integrate everything from your TV to your sound system. You’ll never have to wrestle with five different remotes again. Plus, with smart speakers and projectors, your home becomes the ultimate entertainment hub.
Make Any Device Smarter
If you’ve got something that plugs into a wall socket, a smart plug can up its IQ. Smart plugs allow you to control whatever you plug into it via your phone or digital assistant. You can use smart plugs to turn your fan on before you walk in the door, or to ensure your holiday lights aren’t still twinkling come February. And for those worried about energy consumption, some smart plugs even track your usage so you can tell Junior exactly why he needs to turn off the lights when he leaves a room.
Your Home’s Brain
Every orchestra needs a conductor, and every smart home needs a home automation hub. Hubs sync all of your devices, allowing you to tell your thermostat, lights and security system to work together. Hubs make life more convenient since you will no longer have to juggle multiple apps. It’s almost like your home can anticipate your needs before you do.
Sierra Vista Homes Are a Smart Buy
If you are looking for a smarter home, tour our model homes. Our builders offer homes loaded with smart devices like thermostats, video doorbells, automatic garage door openers and more. Devices that will give you more time to float along our lazy river and work on your tan. Visit Sierra Vista today.
