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Roundup: 5 Smart-Home Devices to Help Automate Your Home
Today, we rely on technology to do more for us than ever before — and when the tasks are piling up at home, smart technology is a game-changer. The time it takes to manually vacuum or ensure all house lights are turned off at night, for example, adds up.
Ready to boost your home’s efficiency and get some time back? The smart-home devices below can help.
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Robot Vacuum
Of all the smart technology on the market today, the robot vacuum has perhaps been around the longest. The first model launched in 1996, and today the device is a common household staple. The robot vacuum is a favorite for good reason. Relying on sensors to navigate independently, robot vacuum cleaners get their job done while homeowners are elsewhere in the house, or out for the day. Talk about a time saver!
Smart-Home Lights
To help reduce energy costs — and trips running around the house — consider switching to smart-home lights. Depending on your needs, there are different ways to make smart lights work for you and your family. If it’s winter and the sun sets before you get home from work, for example, program your lights to turn on shortly before you pull in the garage. No more fumbling in the dark. Utilize the automation feature if you want lights to turn on when you walk into a room and turn off when motion is no longer detected.
Smart Thermostat
Did you know that in the average U.S. household, heating and cooling accounts for nearly half of the annual energy bill?¹ Oof! A smart thermostat can help you save money while also staying comfortable. Connected to Wi-Fi, a smart thermostat automatically adjusts the temperature based on your preferences and triggers energy-saving temperatures when you’re not home or while you’re sleeping.
Voice and Motion Control Trash Can
We won’t linger on this too long, but chances are your trash can lid is full of germs. It makes sense, considering how we use it and how often. Voice- and motion-control trash cans allow you to open the lid without touching it, helping keep the space free from germs and bacteria, and it saves you steps — no more walking around to push the foot pedal.
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Filtrete™ Smart Air Filter
When it comes to your HVAC’s air filter, sometimes the saying “out of sight, out of mind” rings a little too true. While changing your air filter every few months is a good rule of thumb, a Filtrete™ Smart Air Filter allows you to get even more accurate with your filter changes. The filter’s sensor monitors air flow and usage, and connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth® to alert you to when a replacement is needed.
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