Smart home devices are becoming increasingly popular and for a good reason. They offer a convenient and efficient way to control and automate various aspects of your living space, from lighting and temperature to security and entertainment. Turning your condo into a smart home has many benefits, including increased convenience, energy savings, improved security, and the ability to monitor and control various aspects of your home remotely. Additionally, smart devices may offer new and unique features that can enhance your overall living experience. Fortunately, there are many ways to turn your condo into a smart home, and many of them are relatively simple and affordable. Here are some tips to help you get started:

Invest in a smart thermostat

One of the easiest and most effective ways to incorporate smart technology into your home is to install a smart thermostat. These devices allow you to control your heating and cooling from your smartphone or tablet offering tremendous convenience. Not only can your smart thermostat learn your preferences and adjust your temperature, they can give you tremendous insights into your energy usage, and help save you money.

Add Smart Lighting

Another practical smart home device is smart lighting. Smart lights start at around $11 and their affordability makes them an ideal entry device. You can control your smart lights from your phone, tablet, or via voice activation. Many options on the market also allow you to change the light colour, light temperature, set ambiance, and some apps even come with dimmers. Smart lights can also be set to turn on and off automatically based on your schedule or location. Check out this list for over a dozen smart lighting options. 

Smart Pet Food Dispenser

The PetSafe Smart Feed Automatic Dog and Cat Feeder ensures that your pets always have food, even when you forget to fill their bowls before leaving the house. With its ability to connect to your smartphone, you can easily fill the bowl anywhere, anytime. The dry food dispenser can also be programmed to release up to 12 meals a day. Plus, it has a “Slow Feed” option that dispenses food over 15 minutes to prevent your pets from eating too quickly.

Smart Shower Head

Love to sing in the shower? The Kohler Moxie showerhead has a built-in Bluetooth speaker that you can connect to your phone and play music while you shower. The speaker can be detached for easy charging without removing the entire shower head. Enjoy your music while freshening up with this innovative and convenient device.

Smart Air Monitor

Monitor your condo’s air quality with a Smart Air Monitor, which uses sensors to analyze the particles in your air. It sends the information to your phone, and provides you with an understanding of the types of airborne compounds that could affect the health of those in your home. Smart Air Monitors can measure dust, humidity, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and many can also detect radon. These devices can be great tools for those with allergies or asthma. Plus, depending on your selection, you can integrate your device with Google or Alexa. Keep a closer eye on the air you breathe with this innovative device and check out this list for tons of options.

By following these tips, you can turn your condo into a smart home that is convenient, efficient, and secure. Whether you’re looking to save energy, enhance security, or simply make your living space more convenient, there are many ways to do it with the help of smart devices. Visit our blog to learn more tips and tricks for condo living!