Save the Planet & Save on Bills with Smart Home Technology
How to Go Eco-Friendly with Your Smart Home
Whether you’re a self-proclaimed tree hugger or simply like the idea of saving on energy bills, smart home technology can easily make your household less wasteful. With your lighting, HVAC, and irrigation connected to the Control4 app on your tablet or phone, you’ll be able to make significant energy cuts. You’ll feel great about contributing to the cause against global warming, and your bank account will be thankful, too.
If you’d like to learn more about how smart technology can eliminate waste in your University Park, TX, home, discover the following solutions.
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Smart Plugs
Appliances, computers, TVs, and lights still use energy while plugged in, even if they’re not in use. You could go around the house unplugging everything, but an easy addition to your automated system can make the task even swifter. With a smart plug like WeMo, which is compatible with Control4, you can eliminate wasted electricity by controlling plugged-in items from the app or control panel. If you leave the house, go into the app and turn off unnecessary plugs. Of course, leave the fridge on—you won’t want to return to spoiled food!
Smart Lighting
One of the largest energy thieves—more than your washing machine, more than computers—is lighting. After all, we often keep our lights on all evening, and outdoor lights too. However, with smart lighting added to your home, you will be able to set automated schedules or install motion sensors so that lights will always be off when not needed. If you’re going to sleep or stepping out to buy groceries, in a few taps, you can turn off the entire house’s lights. Who said going green was difficult?
Water and Heat
Did you know that 40% of the average American home’s energy is used on heating and cooling? Rather than fiddle with outdated systems, opt to use a smart thermostat to save an average of 10% on heating and 15% on cooling each year. A smart thermostat will learn your routine and can be set to a schedule, so when you aren’t home, the air will turn off automatically. No one wants to return to a sweltering house, but it’s wasteful to leave the AC on while not home. With a smart thermostat, you can activate the air on your way back so that it’s ready for you as you walk in the door.
As for water, a smart irrigation system will use AI to sync with weather predictions. If you garden or regularly water the grass, smart features will help keep your landscaping healthy by ensuring you never overwater or deprive them of adequate moisture. Indoors, an intelligent water heater will connect to your phone to show how much hot water is available, energy used, and allows remote turn on and off.
Ready to transform your home with smart technology? Call Integrated Lifestyles at (214) 272-8678 or contact us here!
