There are a number of smart home products and devices on the market right now, but the test of time for technophobes will definitely be smart home automation that saves them money on their utility bills. Fortunately, over the past few years, the rise of devices that tie all of the smart home features to a smartphone app means heating and cooling thermostats can be micro-managed closer than ever. On top of this, we have described below several styles of smart home automation that are worth every penny.
Financial advantages to using smart home automation
If there is a single advantage to having multiple pieces of smart home automation throughout a residence, it is the fact that everyone forgets to do something sometimes that ends up costing them big. After all, when you are in a rush to get everyone in the car to drop them off at school and get to work on time, you may not remember you forgot something until you are already at work. Naturally, instead of cleaning up a home disaster with money or losing pay at work to drive home, a smartphone is all you need to automatically change a smart home setting from anywhere in the world.
Types of smart home devices that save you money on utilities
Some smart home automation will only save you money in subtle ways. A perfect example is a garage door that is left standing open and eventually causes a massive utility bill. Another is a meter for how much water your household uses. Alternatively, the big winners for utility bill reduction are the smart home thermostat device, the automatic window dimming device, the whole-house lighting control feature, and temperature monitoring for each room.
Getting money back for greener homes
One of the biggest advantages to having certain types of smart home devices installed are the immediate tax rebates, scholarships, and other financial incentives homeowners can get for going green. All those some smart home devices do not qualify for tax rebates or other kinds of financial breaks, smart home automation devices like thermostats are clear candidates.
The Department of Energy also has a long list of specific programs that may be available from energy companies or local municipalities that encourage homeowners to store rainwater to keep it out of aging storm drains. Typically, as long as the installation is done by a professional, at least one-third of the overall costs are covered by these types of green building incentives.
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