With our Banks Close Development now down to it’s last plot, we’re super excited to tell you a little more about our Holly Road Exclusive Development of 3 and 4 bedroom houses. In the meantime, we have teamed up with Gadget Geek Boy to bring you the Top 7 Smart Home gadgets. Let’s take a look.
Smart Home Gadgets
Amazon Echo Dot (5th Generation)
If you haven't got at least one Amazon Echo device in your house, where have you been? Whether you want to listen to a playlist on spotify, turn the lights down or add something to you Amazon shopping list, once you've got one, you'll wonder what you used to use before. Always wait for them to go on Special Offer or for Prime Days to get the best prices.
Nest Thermostat
Nest Thermostat is an excellent addition to any home, whether a new-build or an older property. It is a great way of saving money on your heating bills, looks great and is very easy to use. It learns your habits and adapts over time to adjust heating based on your circumstances. Why heat a home if you're not in?
Ring Doorbell
Smart doorbells are fantastic for security purposes and for not missing that important delivery. Get real-time notifications on your phone when you get motion outside your front door or someone presses the doorbell. Unlock additional features with a subscription. It is super easy to install and works with your Alexa device.
Blink Outdoor Security Camera
If you haven't got the expertise or patience to wire up a professional CCTV system, the Blink system is for you. Inexpensive nd takes 2xAA Lithium Batteries that can give you up to 2 years life. Easily see your areas on your app, respond with two-way audio and save your clips to your phone. Works with Alexa.
Eufy Robot Vacuum Cleaner
No you're not lazy if you buy a Robot Vacuum Cleaner, you are just being more efficient with your time. This ultra-strong robot vacuum scans rooms and cleans whilst you are at work, saving you a job when you get home. It can detect different surfaces and create accurate maps of your house.
Dyson Pure Cool Purifier
Easily purifiy the air of large rooms with this amazing Dyson Fan. It can remove 99.5% of microscopic allergens and pollutants whilst sending a nice constant breeze into the room without the large blades and noise of a conventional fan. Download the app to set times and pair with your Alexa for remote starting.
Tapo Smart Plugs
These great additions work with Amazon Alexa, Google Home and via an app so you can remotely turn devices on and off. It could be a lamp in the living room, or your coffee maker in the morning. Add routines to charge devices when the electricity is cheaper (Such as Octopus Energy's Intelligent Go Tariff) or turn that games console off so the kids go to bed.
Do you use smart devices in your home?
We’d love to hear from you and let us know what you use and why you use it. We could also use it in a future blog.
Smart devices can be an excellent way of improving your home, not only in comfort but efficiency. With the latter being one of the key features in our new build homes that are rising in Uttoxeter as well as the completed builds in Banks Close, Bullbridge.
More Information
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