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Turn Your Home Into a Smart House with These Tips

We always equip our McCaleb Homes with the newest appliances and the latest outfittings, but if you are ready to streamline your home, your devices, and take your house to the next level, here are some suggestions that will help you transition your home into a smart house.

Choose a Smart Hub or Voice Assistant

First, it is wise to choose a smart hub to connect all of your devices to. Consider investing in a smart hub or voice assistant device like Amazon Echo (Alexa), Google Nest Hub (Google Assistant), or Apple HomePod (Siri). These devices act as a central control point for your smart home devices and allow you to manage them with voice commands.

Assess Your Needs and Prioritize

Determine which areas or aspects of your home you want to make "smart" first. Start with devices that will enhance your convenience, security, or energy efficiency. Common smart devices include smart thermostats, smart lighting, smart security cameras, and smart door locks.

Smart Lighting

Smart lighting is a great starting point for creating a smart home. Install smart bulbs or smart switches that can be controlled remotely or automated based on schedules or motion detection. You can adjust brightness, colors, and create scenes to match different moods or occasions.

Upgrade Your Thermostat

Install a smart thermostat that can learn your preferences, create energy-efficient schedules, and be controlled remotely through your smartphone. Smart thermostats can help save energy and money by optimizing heating and cooling based on your usage patterns.

Enhance Security with Smart Locks and Cameras

Install smart door locks that can be controlled remotely or accessed using codes or biometrics. Consider adding smart security cameras that provide live video feeds, motion detection, and mobile notifications for enhanced home security.

Integrate Smart Speakers or Displays

Place smart speakers or displays in various rooms to control your smart home devices, play music, answer questions, and provide voice assistance. These devices can also serve as a central hub for communication and entertainment.

Remember to research compatibility and ensure that the smart devices you choose can work together within a unified ecosystem or integrate with your chosen smart hub or voice assistant. Start with a few devices and gradually expand as needed to avoid becoming overwhelmed. Enjoy the process of transforming your home into a smart home!

By McCaleb Homes 7-25-2023