Smart Home for the Holidays

Home Improvement November 11, 2024 Blog Post

The holidays are always closer than you think! Festive gatherings and quality time with loved ones is right around the corner. So, too, could be a flurry of home improvement projects to get your home ready for the festivities that can make the holidays easier and more enjoyable.

Whether you’re looking to enhance security, save time on chores or reduce energy costs, there are plenty of thoughtful gifts you can give your home that can pay dividends all year long.

Home Security

One of the most valuable investments you can make is a home security system. A smart video doorbell allows you to see and speak with visitors from anywhere, giving you peace of mind when packages arrive or entertaining guests.

Many models even have built-in motion sensors to alert you of activity at your front door.

Pairing a smart doorbell with a smart lock system—which lets you grant temporary access codes to house guests, dog walkers or cleaning services—can let you rest assured. No more hiding a key near your door or frantically trying to remember where you left the spare.

Streamline Hosting with Smart Appliances

Are you hosting this holiday season? Smart home appliances can be a game-changer. A Wi-Fi enabled oven, for example, lets you preheat, adjust temperatures, and monitor cooking progress right from your smartphone.

This can help ensure your main dish is perfectly timed—even if you get caught up in entertaining.

Similarly, a smart refrigerator can notify you when you’re running low on ingredients, so you can add them to your grocery list on the go. No more last-minute grocery runs before guests arrive.

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Reduce Energy Costs with Smart Thermostats, Lights, and HVACs

The holidays can bring increased energy usage, from extra lighting and heating to running appliances for baking and cleaning. Smart thermostats learn your family’s habits and automatically adjust temperatures to maximize efficiency.

You can even control them remotely, ensuring the house is the perfect temperature when guests arrive—or on chilly evenings when you come home.

Pair that with smart light bulbs, which allow you to program lighting schedules, control brightness levels and even change colors to for holiday party vibe checks—all from your phone.

This season, consider treating yourself—and your home—tech upgrades that will keep your home secure, simplify hosting duties, trim energy bills—and even spread holiday cheer.  With the right tech in the right place, you can spend less time on chores and more quality time celebrating with friends and family.

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