5 Ways To Make Your Home Smarter

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Make your home more accessible in the new year by adding a few simple gadgets. You don’t need to be an expert and you don’t need to splash on the cash. Here are our top 5 tips.

Smart Lighting

This is a good place to start and you don’t need to invest in bulbs that need a central hub to connect. LIFX and TP-Link bulbs connect to wifi with a few simple instructions. You can then turn lights on/off, change color or schedule to turn on while on vacation, through an app or voice-controlled device.

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Smart Speakers

Amazon Alexa and Google home devices have improved in the last year. They are far more simple to control as well as responding better to questions and instructions. 

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Home Security

Smart home security can be bought cheaply and connected up to your phone or laptop with an app. You can check who is at your door, as well as check what’s happening in your home while your out. Most devices now come with security lights, that will take a picture of any intruder.

Smart Thermostat

You can now heat the rooms you are in most with a new smart thermostat with sensor technology built in. Or you can simply heat your house by using an app, so you can come back home to a cozy home.

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Audio Speakers

Audio has become a lot more sophisticated in recent years. You can now stream different music in multiple rooms, as well as interact with your TV to create surround sound. The latest boompod now allows you to take Alexa with you while you are out – perfect for bike rides or when on vacation.