Dictionary.com defines the word comfort as “to soothe, console, or reassure; bringing cheer to; to make physically comfortable.” By that definition, if you want to have a comfortable home you have to ask yourself if your home fits this description. If it lacks any of these elements, consider checking out these four smart products for a more comfortable home.
Wireless LED Lights
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Welcome to the future of lighting and meet Philips Hue. Hue is a wireless LED product that allows homeowners to control all of their lighting needs from their smartphone or computer. These highly energy-efficient lights can be set on a timer, or controlled remotely. Quickly change the lighting from a cool bright light to a soft warm light with a simple click of a button. You can even change the colors and sync your lighting to music. Hue is a great way to add fun, convenience, and comfort to any home.
Smart Thermostat
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Not only are there lights that you can control from your smartphone, but there are also many great smart thermostats that you can control remotely. However, Nest takes their smart thermostat to a whole new comfort level. These smart thermostats are not only controlled via smartphones, tablets, and computers, but they also learn your heating and cooling habits. So if you typically get up at 7 a.m. and turn the heat up, Nest learns this behavior and slowly starts to warm the house up before 7 a.m. so that you wake to your perfect temperature. And if that doesn’t impress you enough, it also alerts you to HVAC problems and maintenance needs.
Smart Faucet
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Have you ever been in a public restroom where they have automatic faucets, and you thought to yourself how great it would be to have this at home? Now you can. Multiple manufacturers are now making smart bathroom and kitchen faucets that will automatically turn on and off as you need them. These faucets not only add a convenience factor to your life, but they also save you up to 3,000 gallons of water each year.
Air Purifier
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Many natural things dirty up the air in your home; dust, excess humidity, and food aromas are just a few of the culprits. However, you can elevate many of these problems by adding an air purifier to your home. An air purifier will not only eliminate the smells, but it will help maintain proper humidity and clean the air you and your guests are breathing. For families with allergies, adding an air purifier will reduce the frequency of allergy attacks thus making everyday life much more comfortable.
Now that you have seen how these products can make your home more comfortable ask yourself again, “Is my home comfortable?” If not, think about adding one or more of these four products and create a home that provides true comfort for you and your guests.