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3 Reasons To Invest In Smart Technology


AI is becoming more and more a part of modern life. Whether you are for it, against it, or somewhere in between, embracing AI at home can have considerable benefits.

Save $$$ - With smart technology, you can set usage modes based on time of day or set vacation mode with your thermostat, lights, and refrigerator. If you forget to turn down the heat before you leave, you can remotely control it with your phone from anywhere.

Time-saving alerts and reminders – Have you ever put a load of laundry in the washer only to forget about it until the next day? With smart technology, you can receive alerts when your laundry is complete. For the kitchen you can now buy smart fridges that track food inventory and expiration dates and notify you when items are running low.

Security – Wouldn’t it give you peace of mind if you got a notification when the oven was left on or the front door was unlocked? Smart technology can do just that and rectify the situation – remotely. There are now also smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that can alert you of an emergency when you are away or notify you when batteries need to be changed.

If you want to save time, increase your home’s value, and have peace of mind, you might want to consider investing in smart technology.

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