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Tech Gadgets to Make Your Home Smarter

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November 9, 2017 By //  by Gorman Insurance

Home tech gadgets are a growing trend, and for good reason. We’re connected to so much in the world nowadays through our smart phones. It’s only natural that we would also want to connect with our homes. Here are some great tech gadgets to make your home smarter.

Wi-fi Enabled Thermostats

Programmable thermostats have been around for a long time. Newer units are now wi-fi enabled, allowing you to control your settings right on your smartphone. How cool is that? The two most popular products are the Nest and Ecobee. Best of all, you can get a rebate from MassSave for installing one of these energy efficient devices.

Video Security Systems

Security systems are easier than ever to install, now that they’re wireless. Do It Yourself kits are available for reasonable prices and allow you to monitor your home from anywhere. Because they’re portable, you can also move them around as-needed. One of the most popular providers is SimpliSafe.

Video Doorbells

You can receive alerts when someone is at your door even when you’re not home. Video doorbell systems place a little camera at your front door. They can activate on a motion sensor and when someone rings your bell. You can even set the system to record these activities. If you’re not home or too lazy to go to the door, there’s also a built-in two-way speaker. That can come in handy for avoiding unwanted solicitors!

Motorized Shades

Every day, you go through the routine of rolling your shades up and down. Even this function can be automated and controlled electronically these days with motorized shades and blinds. This isn’t just helpful for those of us who are lazy. They can be a great security feature for when you are not home.

Smart Light Bulbs

Speaking of when you’re not home, you can now toss that that ticking timer that you plug into your outlet. Instead, purchase smart, WiFi enabled light bulbs. You can program your lights to turn on and off on a schedule or simply control them remotely. This can also be helpful with children who often forget to turn off their lights before leaving the house. You can now avoid higher electricity costs with smart light bulbs.

Summary of Tech Gadgets to Make Your Home Smarter

The above are just a few tech gadgets to make your home smarter. From speaker systems to smoke detectors and sprinkler systems, there seems to be a product and app for almost everything in your home. It brings convenience to a whole new level. Since most of these products connect via wi-fi, be sure to add security to your in-home WiFi system. In fact, consider not broadcasting the ID for added protection.

Some security features can decrease the cost of your homeowner’s insurance. So, don’t forget to contact your insurance company whenever you upgrade features within your home. Request a free Massachusetts homeowners insurance quote right on our website.

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