How adding smart home technology can help you save time & energy

by Kate Hogan 04/01/2024

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Smart home technology has delighted many recently. Life can be hectic with so much to do daily. Adding in smart home devices helps you complete tasks efficiently and effectively. This article provides a great guide to smart home ideas to make your daily life easier. 

Use smart outlets

Do you have older electronics? Adding smart plugs helps to get them in sync with your cellular device. Once you plug the smart plug into an outlet, connect your device. Apps connected to the smart plug can examine the energy output. This helps you to save money on your energy bill. These apps can also control your smart devices. 

Amp up your smart entertainment 

Sitting down after a long day with friends to watch your favorite shows can be a blast! Enhance this experience by adding smart speakers and a smart TV. Smart TVs can stream shows and movies through downloaded apps on the device. These apps can be controlled from your mobile device. Smart speakers can receive simple voice commands, enhancing the sound of your shows. 

Communicate with your home

You can communicate with your house to increase security. Add a smart lock to your home. Even if you’re out of the house, you can check the lock directly from an app on your phone. 

Smart technology is convenient and fun. Knowing your daily needs can help in choosing the right devices to add to your home. Check out your local electronics store for great info on your next smart device.

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Kate Hogan

Kate Hogan – Amherst MA Realtor ® and Pioneer Valley

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Kate Hogan, a 20-year resident of Amherst and Top Producer at Brick & Mortar realty, has that unique combination of qualities you need in an agent: a big picture view of the entire Five College area, towns, and neighborhoods, a high standard of professionalism, and an innate talent for understanding homes. All of that, plus this savvy agent is known for being experienced, knowledgeable, and a lot of fun to work with.  As a full-time real estate professional, Kate’s approach is focused on getting to know her clients as real people and taking care of them from beginning to end.