Offering comfort, convenience, and security, smart homes are becoming more popular among homeowners across the nation. Transform your Safety Harbor, Florida, home into an automated space with a few simple steps.
Install a Smart Thermostat
One of the first and easiest steps to turn your home into a smart home is adding a smart thermostat. Adding this automation to your HVAC system helps improve comfort while keeping your bills under control. You can also manage the indoor temperature and settings from your mobile device. Most smart thermostats are compatible with HVAC systems from the top brands, but make sure to check the compatibility before you invest in a new device.
Use the Convenience Features
Home automation is all about convenience. In today’s world, people are more connected to their devices than ever, so it makes sense that we’d want to control aspects of our home from these devices, as well. After you connect your HVAC system to an app on your phone, you can start making changes to the settings from anywhere, whether you’re sitting on the couch or away on vacation. Forgot to switch off the system before leaving for a week? There’s no need to cool the house while you’re away. Simply switch to vacation mode from your phone.
Some home automation devices can also be connected to smart, voice-controlled speakers, which takes the convenience to another level. Simply tell Siri, Google, Alexa, or another virtual assistant to adjust the temperature, and you can relax while technology does its job.
Review the Reports
Your new smart thermostat can provide reports that offer a glimpse into your household’s energy usage habits. With these reports, it’s easier to know where energy waste is taking place, giving you the option to make changes in your habits. Your smart thermostat can also make automatic adjustments to help keep energy usage under control, which helps you manage your monthly bills.
For assistance adding a smart thermostat or other connected HVAC features to your home, give Pinellas Comfort Systems a call at (727) 315-0791.
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