A Full View of Smart Home Upgrades for Your Next Renovation

Enjoying your time at home is all about what you can automate.  The washing machine and dishwasher create time for family game night and a relaxing evening stroll before bed. 

The coffee maker, the air fryer, and even the hot shower save us time and effort from what used to be a typical hour of toil to live a good life.

Today, we can upgrade our homes again, not just with machines that wash and heat, but with smart home devices that respond to your every voiced command. From smart lights that dim and brighten and change colors to smart kitchens that can do everything but crack eggs, let's dive into the smart home gadgets that every home needs.

The Easy Stuff

When you're first exploring the smart home upgrade, start with the two essential pieces: Lights and sound.  

Smart Hub and Speakers

A smart speaker and/or hub is the heart of your smart home. Every room needs a smart home speaker to hear your commands and respond to them with conversation. To set one up, all you have to do is plug it in, then set up the network and login through your mobile appl

Smart Light Bulbs

Smart lights as easy to install as any other lightbulb. Simply remove your old bulbs and screw in a smart bulb for every overhead light in the house. Give them names and turn on, off, or change the color of your lights with voice commands and app control

A Smart Front Door

Increase your home security and convenience with a smart home device around the front door. There are more than a few things you can install to make your front porch cutting-edge and app-controlled.

Video Doorbell

Install a video doorbell so you can always see who's on your front porch. Catch deliveries on time, invite visitors to come on in without getting up, or check the door before answering when you're not expecting company.

Smart Home Lock

A smart lock is one of the most secure and responsive ways to keep your home safe. A keypad lock allows you to give every family member a unique code, time code access for scheduled services, and give temporary codes to temporary guests.

Wifi Security Cameras

Wifi security cameras installed around your home let you watch every angle from your phone or tablet, at home or when you're away.

Smart Climate Control

Take control of your comfort level without getting out of your chair. Smart climate control is energy efficient and always just right.

Smart Thermostat

Install a smart thermostat that adapts the temperature to the most comfort for the least energy. A smart thermostat can learn your patterns, respond to your whims, and never needs checking in person.

Smart Humidifiers and Air Purifiers

You can also augment your home atmosphere with smart humidifiers, dehumidifiers, and air purifiers. Decide exactly how moist or dry, and how filtered your home air is from the touch of your phone or a simple voice command.

Smart Water Use and Leak Detection

What about smart plumbing? Where does the wifi-empowered home improve the plumbing in your house? The secret is in the sensors.

Water Consumption Sensors

You can have a sensor installed on your water main or on the water line to individual appliances to track your use and conservation efforts. These meters can read directly into a mobile app dashboard to help you closely track your household water use.

Smart Leak Detection

Leak detection units are installed under sinks, below cleaning appliances, and anywhere in your home with a higher-than-average risk of leaks or consequences if a leak occurs. These are, essentially, smart moisture sensors that will tell you the moment water begins to pool in key areas.

Smart Kitchen Appliances

The latest frontier of smart technology is the kitchen. There are wifi gadgets of almost every stripe, but there are only a few truly smart home appliances.

Smart Coffee Maker

We must admit, the most motivating smart kitchen gadget is the coffee maker that can literally have you waking up to smell the coffee. A smart coffee maker can be set up with grounds and a water reserve to make you a fresh cup just a few minutes before your alarm goes off or just in time for you to step out of the shower.

Smart Oven and Refrigerator

Of course, the real smart kitchen can be found in the smart oven and refrigerator. These are most useful for home chefs who make complex and multi-stage recipes. Both types include a camera on the inside so you can check your browning food in the oven or your stores in the fridge. The touch screen on the fridge can manage your shopping list or walk you through a recipe. A smart oven can handle multiple timing and temperature settings for multi-stage roasts and feast preparations.

The modern smart home is a marvel of convenience and comfort. You can change the lights, set the temperature, control your home security, and even schedule the door to unlock for guests and lock after dark. You can start with plug-and-play like speakers and light bulbs and then explore the awesome upgrades like your doorbell, locks, thermostat, and smartening your major home appliances. To explore smart upgrades for your home through kitchen and bath renovations, contact us today.