During the dog days of summer, it can feel difficult to escape the heat. Home technology can help you cool down your home quickly and efficiently. Incorporating smart home technology like smart lighting, thermostats, and window treatments can help you make summer more comfortable. Read on to learn about the smart home technology your home needs to stay cool and comfortable when temperatures reach an all-time high.
Smart thermostat
A smart thermostat lets you control the temperature of your home even when you’re not home. When you leave the house, you can adjust the temperature to save energy, and before you get home, you can cool down your home using your smartphone. This way, you can save energy in the summer while still being comfortable at home.
Intelligent lighting
Smart lighting lets you control your home’s lights from your smartphone. Like a smart thermostat, you can turn the lights off when no one is home, but turn them on before you get home. Or, if you’re on vacation, you can program the lights to turn on and off sporadically during the day and evening, making it look like someone is home.
Automated blinds and roller blinds
Smart window treatments can help block the intense sun rays that can quickly heat up a home. Automated blinds and shades allow you to close the window treatments during the hottest part of the day, even when you’re not home. Or you can automate the blinds and shades to close when the sun is shining brightest into your home. This can help prevent heat buildup and keep the home cool without turning down the air conditioning.
Smart irrigation system
Automating outdoor watering allows you to avoid the heat entirely, allowing you to keep cool. With an automated watering system, you can take this home maintenance task off your list. You can program the system to water your lawn and landscape, so you can be sure your yard will stay lush and you’ll stay cool.
Drinking station for the bedroom
Staying hydrated is essential when you want to cool down. Having a hydration station in your bedroom will help you remember to stay hydrated. A built-in drinks fridge or water dispenser will save you a trip downstairs and make you more inclined to refill your water glass.
Intelligent ceiling fan
By installing a smart ceiling fan with Wi-Fi capability, you can efficiently cool a room via your smartphone or Alexa device. Turning the fan on before you get home or in another room allows you to sit back, relax and cool down.
Intelligent ventilation
A smart vent is an HVAC fan that can help you control the temperature of your home, which is ideal during the hot summer months. Smart vents can detect activity in the room and adjust the temperature based on how the room is being used.
