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Thinking of improving your home with a few smart appliances? While high-tech gadgets like smart thermostats, smart lightbulbs and smart security systems can make life easier by giving you remote access to your home, it can be a challenge to figure out which gadgets are the right choice for your home. Fortunately, we’ve put together a quick and handy guide to help get you started with some easy high-tech home upgrades.

NOT SURE WHERE TO START? START SMALL

So-called “smart plugs” are an easy, affordable way to trick out your home and ease into the world of high-tech gadgetry. They’re simple to operate but give you a taste of how a smart appliance works. Simply plug them into an outlet, plug a lamp or other appliance into the smart plug, and you can remotely turn theconnected appliance on or off with a swipe of your finger across your phone screen in the related app. Some smart plugs can be set on a schedule (for example, if you’re away on vacation, schedule your smart plug to turn your lamps on or off at scheduled times) and others have built-in dimmers to adjust the brightness of lamps.

For more info on smart plugs, check out this article from Tech Hive.

TECHED-OUT THERMOSTATS.

One of the most popular ways to use smart gadgets is to replace your ordinary thermostats with smart thermostats like the Google Nest or the Ecobee 3 Lite. Smart thermostats are connected with an app on the phone that lets you monitor your home’s temperature while you’re away, adjust settings and a lot more. Imagine heading home after a long hot day outside and being able to turn down the thermostat to a cooler temperature before you arrive.

Check out this roundup of high-tech thermostats for the right one for you!

WHO’S THERE?

Smart door-bell cameras are a great addition to your home’s security system. Whether you’re at home (and just don’t want to answer the door!) or away, you can see who’s at your door with a simple swipe on an app with a smart door-bell. You can also record video, monitor when packages arrive (or see who might have stolen your packages!) and more. We liked this roundup of smart doorbell cameras!

We’ve just scratched the surface when it comes to the kinds of smart gadgets available, from WiFi-enabled Instant Pots to smart light bulbs, but hopefully we’ve given you a place to start! If you’re ready to start shopping for high-tech home improvements, contact our personal assistants at Soigné for help with shopping, installation (yep, we’ve got trusted handymen who can handle all your home improvement needs!) and more.

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