A smart home is one with automatic electric, plumbing or security systems. Although the initial cost of these may seem high, they can help reduce your utility bills by 12 to 15%. Furthermore, home automation can increase home value by 15 to 20%.
Here are five smart home features that increase home value.
1. Garden sprinkler systems. A smart sprinkler can be programmed via a device that adjusts the amount of water that is used for your garden according to the weather conditions. It ensures your garden stays well-watered and the water is not wasted.
Price: $ 2,437 for ¼ acre residential lawn.
2. Lighting. Smart lighting dimmer and sensor systems allow lights to be turned on and off via a smartphone and can be customized to perform certain actions, such as turning off automatically when no one is around by using motion sensors. They can be used outside your home as well and can help increase security.
Price: $ 40 to $ 60 per bulb.
3. Locks. A smart lock receives signals from an authorized device which instructs it to lock or unlock an entrance. Third part users can be granted entry via a ‘virtual key’ which can be sent to them through e-mail or SMS during a specified time.
Price: $ 229 to $ 278 per smart lock home kit.
4. Smoke detectors. When smoke is detected, these gadgets set off an alarm; some of them are equipped with automatic sprinkler systems to douse fires. What makes smoke detectors smart is that they can send a notification to your device(s) when it detects smoke no matter where you are.
Price: $ 30 to $ 80
5. Thermostats. These are synchronized with your air-conditioners or central air-conditioning systems to control the interior temperature of your home. They come with WiFi connectivity (which allows you to adjust temperatures via your device) as well as sensors to maintain the desired temperature. You can also schedule the times you want you air-conditioning to start or stop.
Price: $ 150 to $ 200.
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