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The Best Tech For Your Home

July 17, 2018 By Editor

The modern home is full of technology to help us make the most of our lives and the free time that we have – some of it even gives us more of that free time, allowing us to relax a little better, and providing us with the means to have a great work-life balance.

If not that, then perhaps the tech in your home can help you to save on your energy bills, and make the planet a healthier place to be. Alternatively, some tech is simply fun to have. So just what is the best tech for your home? Here are some ideas.

Solar Panels

Solar energy is a great alternative to standard energy, and it is so much better for the environment. You can have solar panels attached to the roof of your home that converts sunlight into electricity, and in many cases, you can save a lot of money. For those who are hesitant to invest in solar panels due to the price point, Stellar Solar offers solar financing options to homeowners. This is the most cost-effective way to really save energy and protect the environment for future generations. Plus, solar panels give your home a clean cut, forward-thinking aesthetic that can really make it stand out for the right reasons.

Robot Vacuum Cleaners

It’s not many people who can truly say that they enjoy doing the housework; even people who clean for a living don’t really want to come home and do it all over again in their own house. Therefore, any piece of tech that can make chores a little easier to handle or, even better, do them itself, have to be worth at least considering. A robot vacuum cleaner takes away at least one aspect of keeping your house clean and tidy. These cleaners have smart technology that allows them to navigate around objects within the home, vacuuming the carpets and flooring as they go. All you need to do is switch it on and leave it alone.

Smart Lightbulbs

The wall switch for your lights may soon become a thing of the past thanks to new technology that is becoming extremely popular. Install wireless LED light bulbs and download the app that goes with them, and you can control all the lighting in your home through your smartphone; it can even be done at a distance. Not only does this make things a lot more convenient, but it helps to keep your home secure too. Even when you’re on vacation, you can switch on the lights, or use the timer function to turn them on at different times, so it seems as though you’re there.

Smart Faucets

Smart faucets are another device that will also save you money and can keep your family healthier too. Simply run your hand underneath and trigger the sensor, and the water begins to flow. The hands-free feature means it’s more hygienic, and they are becoming more and more common in people’s homes. In terms of striving towards a more environmentally friendly home, smart faucets are one way to achieve this, with significantly less water wasted too.

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Glenn is a geographer and a GIS professional with over 20 years experience in the industry. He's the co-founder of GISuser and several other technology web publications.

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