One of the biggest lures of investing in smart home devices is that they can save you money. While smart home devices may seem like a pricey expenditure, they can save you money in the long run making them a worthwhile investment.
Smart thermostats are usually the first step into home automation for many smart home users. Their ability to remotely control and automate your home's heating all the while lowering your energy consumption to save on your energy bill seems like a worthwhile investment. But with the plethora of smart thermostats available, how do you select the right one for your home?
There are a lot of repetitive manual tasks in your daily routine that you might not realize, from when you wake up to bedtime. Now imagine if you could push a button or say a few words, and voila! All those tasks are done before you even get out of bed. Magic? More like (smart home) scenes!
Smart lighting is one of the best ways to get your feet wet into smart home automation, but what exactly is it and why is it worth upgrading to smart lighting?
The words "Z-Wave" and "Zigbee" get thrown around a lot when it comes to smart home automation. But what exactly are they and why do they matter? We're going to be facing them off head-to-head to see which one comes out ahead in the world of smart home automation.