3. Prioritize what you install.
When it’ s time to begin the actual transition to a smart home, it’ s a good idea to start with the most important products first. For most homeowners, those are the devices that you use every day.
Opening and closing the garage door is so much a part of your daily routine that it is often hard to remember if you closed it on the way out. Products such as the Chamberlain MyQ Garage upgrade kit, or Chamberlain garage door openers with built-in MyQ technology, put peace of mind in the palm of your hand. This technology allows you to control and check the status of your garage door from anywhere, at any time, so you know if your garage was left open or if it’ s being opened while you’ re not home. The innovative technology works with numerous smart-device brands and their devices, such as NEST thermostats and Xfinity home security products.
With the all-important lead-in to your home covered, you can turn your attention to devices that help manage your home’ s operation and efficiency. Thermostats that auto-adjust to designated climate settings are a popular option for many homeowners because they bring immediate returns in reducing your overall energy usage. Irrigation systems and power management products are also wise investments when it comes to optimizing your home’ s use of natural resources.
Crossing the threshold to a smart home may feel like a big step, but once you get settled and experience the convenience and control, you’ ll likely find yourself exploring ways to incorporate smart technology every place you can.
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