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Why These Smart Gadgets Should Be On Your Wish List This Year
Time-saving, cost-saving and security boosting – and let's face it, fun – here's the smart home tech to know about
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Whether you’re a newcomer to smart home tech and unsure of the benefits, or you’ve already got a whole host of gadgets round the house, you can’t deny the importance of your homes’ security. So, we’ve tracked down the latest innovative products that will not only boost your home’s protection, but can also help make life a little easier in many ways.
From bluetooth controlled deck lights to video door bells, the possibilities for securing your property while you’re elsewhere, are endless. Not to mention automated switches that can save you valuable time and cut energy bills. Read on and discover how easy and simple it is to embrace future-proofing technology.
From bluetooth controlled deck lights to video door bells, the possibilities for securing your property while you’re elsewhere, are endless. Not to mention automated switches that can save you valuable time and cut energy bills. Read on and discover how easy and simple it is to embrace future-proofing technology.
“Lights!”
Invest in smart lighting round your home, inside and out, and you’ll discover an array of benefits. Take these dimmable deck lights, for example, that can be controlled via an app on your smartphone. Set them on a timer and you’ll never run the risk of leaving them on all night again.
Smart outdoor lighting can also save you the time of manually switching on garden lights when the sun goes down. Simply pre-save a lighting scene and you will automatically illuminate your outdoor space at the perfect time.
Offer guests a safe and secure welcome. Deck lights set on a timer will ensure the front and back of your property is clearly illuminated and ready to welcome visitors, or deter unwanted ones.
Pictured: Holman Warm White Deck Lights
Invest in smart lighting round your home, inside and out, and you’ll discover an array of benefits. Take these dimmable deck lights, for example, that can be controlled via an app on your smartphone. Set them on a timer and you’ll never run the risk of leaving them on all night again.
Smart outdoor lighting can also save you the time of manually switching on garden lights when the sun goes down. Simply pre-save a lighting scene and you will automatically illuminate your outdoor space at the perfect time.
Offer guests a safe and secure welcome. Deck lights set on a timer will ensure the front and back of your property is clearly illuminated and ready to welcome visitors, or deter unwanted ones.
Pictured: Holman Warm White Deck Lights
“Camera!”
Do you want to know who’s knocking at your door, even if you’re miles away? Then fit a smart video doorbell and you’ll always be in the know when someone knocks. Thanks to smart technology, you can watch over your home and answer the door from your smartphone, tablet and PC.
Hear and speak to visitors with a two-way talk system, while a live view will ensure you can keep an eye on your property, both day and night, thanks to built-in night vision.
Never miss a delivery. Banish those frustrating ‘missed parcel’ notes by speaking to the delivery driver via the doorbell even when on the move. Instruct them on where to leave your parcel and you’ll never have to wait in for a delivery again.
Pictured: Ring Satin Nickel Video Doorbell
Do you want to know who’s knocking at your door, even if you’re miles away? Then fit a smart video doorbell and you’ll always be in the know when someone knocks. Thanks to smart technology, you can watch over your home and answer the door from your smartphone, tablet and PC.
Hear and speak to visitors with a two-way talk system, while a live view will ensure you can keep an eye on your property, both day and night, thanks to built-in night vision.
Never miss a delivery. Banish those frustrating ‘missed parcel’ notes by speaking to the delivery driver via the doorbell even when on the move. Instruct them on where to leave your parcel and you’ll never have to wait in for a delivery again.
Pictured: Ring Satin Nickel Video Doorbell
Similarly to the video doorbell, video floodlights can also offer direct video streaming to your smart device, as well as illuminating your property with a motion sensor long-lasting LED floodlight.
Customise your detection zones so you can keep an eye on specific areas of your property, while a playback function allows you to review and share any videos at any time.
Pictured: Sengled Snap Smart LED Light And Wi-Fi Security Camera
Customise your detection zones so you can keep an eye on specific areas of your property, while a playback function allows you to review and share any videos at any time.
Pictured: Sengled Snap Smart LED Light And Wi-Fi Security Camera
“Action!”
Let smart tech organise and sort your home. For example, the morning rush will be a breeze with automated switches that can be set to turn lights on (or off) and even boil your kettle. Plus, keep your mind at ease by knowing you can always turn switches on or off remotely via an app – just think, you’ll never worry if you’ve left your straighteners on again!
You can also benefit from a smart keyless door lock. No more keys to hide, get cut, or even remember every time you run out the house. With a smart door lock you can register up to 70 users, so friends, family and even trusted trades people can have access.
Use voice control to choose your favourite TV shows and music. Now you don’t even have to lift a finger to turn the telly or radio on. Simply choose a voice control smart speaker and you can go completely hands free at home.
More: For more smart technology advice, visit Bunnings.
Your turn: How have you embraced smart tech in your home? Share your comments below.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
Let smart tech organise and sort your home. For example, the morning rush will be a breeze with automated switches that can be set to turn lights on (or off) and even boil your kettle. Plus, keep your mind at ease by knowing you can always turn switches on or off remotely via an app – just think, you’ll never worry if you’ve left your straighteners on again!
You can also benefit from a smart keyless door lock. No more keys to hide, get cut, or even remember every time you run out the house. With a smart door lock you can register up to 70 users, so friends, family and even trusted trades people can have access.
Use voice control to choose your favourite TV shows and music. Now you don’t even have to lift a finger to turn the telly or radio on. Simply choose a voice control smart speaker and you can go completely hands free at home.
More: For more smart technology advice, visit Bunnings.
Your turn: How have you embraced smart tech in your home? Share your comments below.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
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A doorbell connected to my smart phone is an excellent idea