Smart thermostat or
HVAC system
At the top of the home technology list for most homeowners
is a smart thermostat or HVAC system. Most of us have heard of the range of
products from Nest, an environmentally friendly home automation company that
produces thermostats, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, and safety cameras.
The smart thermostat from Nest monitors, measures,
and learns your home heating and cooling patterns over a period of time and
adapts your heating settings to save energy and regulate the temperature in
your home. All of the data collected by your Nest thermometer is available to
view and control via smartphone or tablet app. The newest model of the Nest
learning thermometer costs $249 and is sure to save you money on your heating
bills. If you’re looking for something similar, check out products from EcoBee
and Ecovent,
which also produce smart thermometers for the home.
via Nest
Wireless light bulbs
Wireless, WiFi controlled light bulbs and lighting systems
are the next step for lighting technology. Make your home more energy efficient
and increase your tech profile by switching out traditional halogen light bulbs
for eco-friendly wireless LED bulbs that can be linked and controlled remotely.
There are tons of these alternative bulbs on the market, but some of the best
come from brands such as Hue and Stack. Although the switch to wireless
lighting will cost you more than traditional light bulbs initially, the savings
in your electricity bills will be reflected quickly and you will thank yourself
for this high-tech change.
Home security system
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Home security is of paramount importance to homeowners, and
the latest technology is key if you want to keep your security system up to
date and adequately reliable. While standard home security systems do the job
just fine, there are several companies that are taking home security technology
to the next level. The Welcome camera from home security company
Netatmo, for example, has the ability to learn the faces of your loved ones and
recognize them when they arrive at your home. The live streaming data from this
device is accessed remotely via smartphone app, as with most of today’s high
tech gadgets, and can tell you instantly when the device recognizes a loved one
or a stranger in your home. The Welcome costs $199 with access to a free,
no-subscription app and will save you time, stress, and money in the long run.
WiFi speakers
The latest technology in the home entertainment field comes
from WiFi speakers and other devices that can play music over WiFi and via
Bluetooth. With portable speakers from brands such as Sonos, Amazon, and Bose, you can easily fill your home with music
with the touch of a button on your smartphone, computer, or tablet. The tech
behind these gadgets is simple Bluetooth magic and is fast, reliable, and easy,
provided you have an adequate wireless Internet connection. Take your pick from
basic or top of the line speaker models that enhance sound quality, and your
house will be instantly tech savvy when it comes to music.
Robot vacuum
Robotic vacuums may well be a bit passé by now, but they are
still worth mentioning in this list. Although we joke that our homes will
someday be controlled by robots, many 21st century technological solutions
aren’t that far off. Clever floor cleaners like the iRobot Roomba leave their dock, whizz around the room
sucking up small amounts of dust and debris, and return to their home when the
job is done, all without running into walls or other hazards in the middle of
the room. Very clever to watch and even easier to operate, a robotic vacuum is
a high tech household necessity for those of us who want to save a little time
cleaning.
Extras
Once you’ve equipped your home with these five gadgets, you
will officially be members of the high tech homeowners club. However, like us
at Modernize,
we are sure you know that technology is always changing, so make sure to keep
your eyes peeled for the latest and greatest home tech products on the market.
Just to get you started, here are a few of the cleverest (and sometimes oddest)
products out there right now:
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Smart washer/dryer
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