There are many reasons to invest in smart home devices for your Lake Chelan home. Not only can they make everyday living more convenient, but they can also make your home safer and help you save energy. Nowadays, there is a wide range of options for smart devices to choose from.
If you are not sure where to start, check out this list of some of the best smart home devices that you can get for your Lake Chelan real estate.
Smart light bulbs
If you’re new to smart home devices, you might want to start with smart light bulbs. These allow you to customize your lighting to give just the right illumination you want. They can be controlled remotely and may even be equipped with additional features such as a built-in camera. Most of these smart light bulbs use LEDs, which means they consume less energy than incandescent and halogen bulbs. The next step is to look for smart lights that can be paired with your other devices.
One of the best to try: Philips Hue
Home security camera
One of the most important functions of smart devices is to keep you – and your home – safe. A home security camera can help you monitor your home any time of the day, even when you’re away. Some features to look for include sending alerts when the device detects motion or sending or uploading video footage that you can review.
Some of the best to try: Arlo Pro 4 and Arlo Q
Smart thermostat
Another smart home device that can help you save energy – and money – is a smart thermostat that can be controlled remotely. A good one is equipped with a motion detector that can tell if a person is in the room or not, which therefore heats or cools the room only if someone is in it.
Some of the best to try: Ecobee SmartThermostat and Nest Learning Thermostat
Smart speaker
Perhaps one of the first home devices you’d wish to get is a smart speaker. This device functions in the traditional sense and comes with a voice assistant that can help you with a variety of tasks. Most of these speakers are compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri, so you might want to choose a speaker based on your preferred assistant.
Some of the best to try: Apple HomePod mini (Siri), Amazon Echo Studio (Alexa), and Google Nest Audio (Google Assistant)
Video doorbell
Consider installing a video doorbell on your front door. It allows you to screen guests, with better models recording videos and sending you an alert through your smartphone. Some are even equipped with facial recognition or can be paired with your smart lock that can allow trusted people into your home.
Some of the best to try: Nest Doorbell and Eufy Video Doorbell 2K
Smart lock
Increase the security of your home with a smart lock that can control who enters your home. It allows you to create virtual keys or passcodes to let other people in and alert you whenever someone enters your home. Some smart locks can also be paired with your other smart home devices, such as your video doorbell, smart lights, or smart thermostat.
Some of the best to try: August Smart Lock Pro and August Wi-Fi Smart Lock
If you’re interested in Lake Chelan homes for sale that come with smart home devices, get in touch with our expert team at Coldwell Banker Lake Chelan Properties. Call 509.682.7777 or email info(at)cbchelan(dotted)com today.