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Convenient and Useful Tech Upgrades Your House Needs

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On July 12, 2023
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For a long time we are witnessing a fact that the technology is continually changing. Things are being improved on a daily basis and it is often impossible to keep track of the latest innovations or gadgets that are being used before they become obsolete. However, there are always novelties that every house will benefit from, items and solutions that will improve the quality of living for every household and these are those that should not be missed. For that reason, here is an overview of technological upgrades any home could make use of.

Home energy monitor

Living in an age where energy consumption is reaching dangerous proportions. As it influences everyone, it is important that everyone contributes by starting saving it. This little device is something every household will benefit from during the process of becoming energy efficient. It helps monitor consumption of electric and heating and cooling energy, the two types that are most prominent. The readings obtained this way are significant aids in knowing where energy consumption may be reduced and finding suitable solutions for that afterwards. Regardless of the state of residence, energy consumption problem is a world wide one.

Household surge protection

There are surely more than 20 electrical appliances that are used in every household on regular basis. Some of them are highly sensitive to any voltage fluctuations, especially sudden electricity blackouts that happen due to various causes, resulting in often expensive damages. Computer equipment, HIFI systems and TV sets are most fragile and the only way to protect them is to install a whole house surge protection. It will stop a surge before it reaches any electrical appliances, thus save  a lot of money that would otherwise be required to repair them, not to mention possible loss of important data that may exist on computer hard drives.

Smart door locks

Feeling safe in your home is what having a home really means. Everything starts with locked doors, naturally. In order not to worry about loosing your keys ever again, that is, having to change your locks every time you do in order to feel safe again; installing smart door locks is a far more convenient solution. These WIFI and Bluetooth equipped devices allow you to, using your Smartphone lock and unlock the door. They can be programmed to automatically unlock the door when you approach the house and lock them the moment you leave your porch. You will never again have to worry about whether you locked your home or not. Also, the can be programmed to unlock the door for family members and selected guests, which often comes in handy if you are absent.

Self-cleaning refrigerator

There is nothing more disappointing than realizing that on your free Sunday afternoon instead of relaxing watching your favorite movie nesting comfortably on your sofa or playing football or volleyball with your best friends on a lovely sunny day, you have to clean the fridge. It was about time this changed. Luckily, a new family of smart refrigerators has emerged on the home appliances market. Apart from having the ability of self-cleaning, these useful appliances will inform you about the kind food you need to restock and share the latest recipe you may use for the next family gathering, for example.

Home theatre

Now, that you settled your fridge cleaning nuisance for every, you can enjoy your favorite movie or a TV show on your state of the art home theatre. Providing that you have one. If not, here is what is required for the full quality experience. You need a receiver that plays all available audio formats today. It would be best if you chose one that has the ability to update its audio base. Next, a 9.1 or 11.2 speaker system that will fully transfer all effects used in the movie and finally a video player that covers all available video formats. Since all these products come in dozens of forms, it would be best if you consult home theatre experts if you have any kind of dilemma and enjoy your free time.

Home Security Camera

We all know that these are dangerous times especially with the pandemic, people tend to find ways to provide for their needs and some just to take advantage of others for their own benefit. This is where home security cameras comes in. By installing one of these on the outside or inside of your home you can definitely have a way to prevent or caught in the act porch pirates, would be burglars or just some random people who want to do harm to your property.

All these upgrades will surely make your home a more convenient place to be, saving you money and energy along the way. What more can you ask?

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