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Smart home ideas: A beginners guide to smart home technology

by Eileen Summers 11/05/2023

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Smart home technology has delighted many recently. Life can be hectic with so much to do daily. Adding in smart home devices helps you complete tasks efficiently and effectively. This article provides a great guide to smart home ideas to make your daily life easier. 

Use smart outlets

Do you have older electronics? Adding smart plugs helps to get them in sync with your cellular device. Once you plug the smart plug into an outlet, connect your device. Apps connected to the smart plug can examine the energy output. This helps you to save money on your energy bill. These apps can also control your smart devices. 

Amp up your smart entertainment 

Sitting down after a long day with friends to watch your favorite shows can be a blast! Enhance this experience by adding smart speakers and a smart TV. Smart TVs can stream shows and movies through downloaded apps on the device. These apps can be controlled from your mobile device. Smart speakers can receive simple voice commands, enhancing the sound of your shows. 

Communicate with your home

You can communicate with your house to increase security. Add a smart lock to your home. Even if you’re out of the house, you can check the lock directly from an app on your phone. 

Smart technology is convenient and fun. Knowing your daily needs can help in choosing the right devices to add to your home. Check out your local electronics store for great info on your next smart device.

About the Author
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Eileen Summers

• 23 years of highly successful Real Estate Experience in Northern Virginia • Expertise in the Northern Virginia marketplace • Excellent technology skills • Enthusiastic and Professional • Top Quality Service A 30 year resident of No. Virginia and a Graduate of the REALTORS Institute, Eileen is a Lifetime Member of the L&F Founder's Club as well as a Lifetime Member of the President's and Chairman's Club, and on the L&F Gold Team. She is an NVAR Life Top Producer and a Life member of the NVAR Multi-Million Dollar Sales Club. Her excellent knowledge of the marketplace combined with experience, enthusiasm, technical knowledge, and professionalism provide clients and customers with top quality service. E-mail or phone Eileen for more information on her listings and/or for a free computerized Market Analysis of your home (Northern Virginia area homes). • 20 Years Real Estate experience in Northern Virginia • Expertise in the Northern Virginia Marketplace • Excellent all-round Technology Skills Specialities: • New Construction • Resale Residential • Specializes in Relocations