Ever since the Jetsons and Flash Gordon showed us what living in the future might look like, we’ve been working hard to integrate tech into our lives. Having a smartphone in every pocket makes this dream more of a reality, and phones aren’t the only thing getting smarter. It seems like there’s a new piece of technology invented every day with the express purpose of making our homes smarter. Investing in smart home technology will not only make your life easier, it can also increase the value of your home when it comes time to sell. Buyers love walking into a tech-savvy home, and here are four ways you can use technology to raise the value of your home.
True Temperature Control
If you’re looking for a fast way to unnecessarily skyrocket your utility bill, look no further than your thermostat. Most people have no idea how much money they’re wasting by not adjusting the thermostat when they leave the house for work or vacation. By upgrading to a programmable thermostat, you can set the thermostat to take it easy when you’re away. If you really want to be fancy, go for one with Wi-Fi connectivity so you can adjust and program the temperature straight from your smartphone.
Lights, Smartphone, Action!
How many times have you had to remind your kids to turn the lights off when they leave the room? It may sound like a minor problem, but leaving the lights on will burn through bulbs and raise your electricity bill. The solution is smart lights that can be turned off and even dimmed with your smartphone no matter where you are.
Sound the Alarm
Home security systems have made leaps and bounds in the way of technological advancements. What used to be just a few door and window sensors has evolved into video cameras, motion activated lights, doorbell intercoms, and keypad activated locks. The best part, all of this can be controlled from your phone.
Say What You Want
Using your smartphone to control your home is nice, but sometimes your hands are busy doing other things so your phone isn’t an option. Thankfully, there are options that use voice commands to control your homes. Amazon Echo and Google Home can both integrate with different smart home features, so you can keep control and be hands-free.