You don’t have to spend a fortune to upgrade your home’s smart features. Following is how to make smart home upgrades on a budget with three devices for less than $100:
A “smart home” is an app on your phone or tablet that allows you to remotely control functions in your home such as appliances, security access, temperature, lighting, a home theater, and more. But you don’t have to blow your budget to get your home smarter.
#1: SMART SPEAKERS
Smart speakers are the perfect starting point to help you connect your home’s tech throughout the entire house using simple voice commands. Check out products like The Amazon Echo Dot®.
#2: SMART CAMERAS
It costs less than you think to buy your family a little peace of mind knowing your home is secure while you’re away. Put the cameras in busy areas like your front door, entry way and kitchen. Also, place smart camera’s in your house’s more vulnerable spots like back doors or patio doors.
#3: SMART PLUGS
The unsung hero of the smart home, smart plugs let you control switches throughout your home with either voice command or by using your smart phone. Smart plugs can control anything that uses an on/off switch – this means devices like lamps, fans, coffee makers, TVs, etc. Keep in mind that smart plugs can’t adjust a devices settings.
Want to go a step further? Learn more about the pros and cons of a “smart” thermostat.