Your home will be more memorable and desirable by the potential buyers who tour your home if it has Smart Home technology. Millennials and Gen Ys may be the largest groups wanting a home with technology that keeps them secure and connected, but they aren’t alone. Even Baby Boomers are looking for more convenience in their lives, after all, they are the generation who invented computers!
Connecting devices to your smart phone can save energy, money, and time. There are four categories of smart devices:
Utilities - Thermostat, light bulbs, sprinkler, electrical outlet, ceiling fan, stove, washer and dryer, powered window shades, etc.
Safety - Wireless key entry, doorbell, garage door, outdoor lighting, etc.
Security - Burglar alarm, smoke alarm, carbon monoxide detector, or any sensor that triggers a call for emergency assistance.
Audio / Visual - Personal assistant such as Alexa or Siri, TVs, music, etc.
Smart Home technology is widely available and more affordable today than even a year ago. Even the big box home improvement stores such as Home Depot and Lowes carry a large variety of Smart Home devices. If you are invested with the Amazon Alexa products, they also offer compatible Smart Home Devices! Setting your home up with Smart Home devices can be a great marketing tool, and make your home stand out, without too much out of pocket.
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