Smart homes are the real deal now! If you like to keep up with new technology, you should invest in smart home automation. Aside from being aesthetically pleasing and comfortable, having a smart home affords you top-notch security and many other possibilities. 

Some questions may be plaguing your mind like, when should you start investing in a smart home, or where should you start from? What should you start with? Don’t worry, we got you!

We have made a comprehensive list to cover must-have essential smart home devices to boost your home’s comfort and security:

• Smart Lighting

You’ll agree that most times, you may forget to turn off your lights before leaving your apartment. It may not seem like much at first, but wait till you get the light bill at the end of the month. You can prevent this by using smart lights and switches to control your lights from anywhere in the world.

• Smart  Thermostats

Don’t you simply hate it when you have to go to your thermostat each time you want to adjust the temperature in your house? Well, you can do all of that without leaving your couch. A smart thermostat enables you to maintain a suitable indoor environment, controlling the temperature and humidity of your home automatically. You can program your smart thermostat to detect and notify you of abnormal temperature changes and adjust to suit the external environment. It’s a must-have.

• Smart Meters

You can conveniently track the energy expenditure of your appliances and gadgets with a smart meter. This helps you to monitor and adequately manage energy costs.

• Smart Security Cameras

Indoor and outdoor cameras! Feel at ease when you’re outside your home by watching what goes in and outside your home from anywhere. Know who’s at your door without having to check the door. You can’t say you have a smart home without some smart security cameras.

• Smart speakers

There’s no smart home without a smart hub, and there’s no smart hub without smart speakers. Apart from sound amplification, smart speakers are used for voice control of your integrated smart devices around your home.

• Smart Plugs

Having a smart home doesn’t mean you must do away with your regular appliances and gadgets. Smart plugs attach a little class to your gadgets and add a touch of ease when integrated with a smart hub.

• Smart locks

Have you ever been locked outside of your home because you lost your keys? That era is over with smart locks. Talk about gaining access to your home by face/voice recognition, fingerprints, codes, and through your mobile phone! You can also monitor who enters and leaves your home at any time—trendy and safe.

• Smoke and CO2 Detectors

Once you perceive smoke, you know fire isn’t far behind. However, what if you fail to perceive it; or you’re not at home.  You can prevent fires in you home by installing smoke and CO2 detectors and keep your home safe.

The list of smart devices goes on and on based on how much you are willing to pay for comfort. Literally, everything in your home can be automated!

If you’re interested in other smart devices, here’s a list for you:

• Smart Leak Technology
• Smart Air Condition
• Smart Water Controller 
• Smart remotes
• Smart kitchen technology

A perfect smart home is put together by a perfect automation company, contact Pin-Tech Automations Limited