Back HomeCan Automating Your Home Really Make Your Life Better?
We are living in a fast paced, ever changing environment where it is extremely important for us to not only stay connected but also maneuver seamlessly between our personal products, our social networks and above all; our surroundings. Our homes are no different. Homeowners are looking for smart solutions to make their lives more efficient and enjoyable.
Take a look at some of the most of the most widely used smart tools to automate your home and building.
Smart Intercom
What if you could open and manage doors with a swipe of your smartphone, issue virtual keys to your family, friends and guests or enable your Alexa or Siri device to unlock doors with the sound of your voice. Well…Butterfly MX allows you to do just that. It is a cloud based virtual doorman smart intercom system. Since the system is cloud based it provides many benefits. Developers can cut costs because there are no wires needed to install visual intercoms within each apartment. Property managers can also enhance the tenant experience through efficient interaction with one another through the online portal. Take a look below to see how it works.
Smart Thermostat
The Ecobee Smart Thermostat is a wifi based thermostat that lets you control your home heating and air condtioning system directly from an app or your own voice. Ecobee also supports all of your favorite voice assistants; Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant.
Smart Plug
If you use a lot of lamps, fans or common small appliances; smart plugs can be the secret to a seamless smart home. Scheduling, timer, power and away modes are some of the features you can expect from an effective smart plug. Here are a few smart plugs that are leading the way. TP-Link Kasa Smart WiFi Plug Mini. This space saving device works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa and also offers a multitude of options to customize scheduling and timers. If your on a budget the SmartThings WiFi Smart Plug might be the right fit you. Retailing at just $18; this one of the most affordable options on the market. Energy usage monitoring and voice control makes this device a solid choice.
