Inside The Smart Home
Explore smart home technology andhow it impacts your home’s energy
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Inside the Smart Home
Smart home is the term used for residences that use technologies like WiFi and Bluetooth to enable devices to “talk” to each other and be managed on the go (through a smartphone, tablet or voice assistant). Smart homes can vary from just a few connected devices to whole-home automation. Lighting, security, appliances, thermostats and even power outlets can be integrated into a smart home.
- Electric Vehicle 3x more energy efficient than gas-powered cars Schedule your charging during low demand periods to take advantage of the lowest electricity prices.
- Smart Appliances Reduce energy costs by 5-9% Monitor refrigerators, dishwashers and ovens remotely and optimize their energy efficiency by running operations when power is cheaper.
- Smart Thermostat Reduce cooling by 7-10% and heating by 6-8% Adjust your home’s temperature while you’re away and identify issues with your HVAC, sparing you expense down the road.
- Smart Meter Be a more active energy consumer Smart meters allow you to monitor your energy usage and take advantage of programs that can cut your power bill and carbon footprint.
- Smart Blinds Save 11-20% on heating and cooling Automate your blinds to close on a sunny summer afternoon or open during the day in the winter.
- Solar Panels Generate your own clean energy Rooftop solar plus home energy storage lets you produce and store electricity to reduce power outages and lower your carbon footprint.
- Smart Lights Save up to 25% on lighting Smart LED light bulbs use at least 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs and can be dimmed or turned off remotely.
- Smart Camera Keep an eye on your kids, pets and aging parents Surveillance cameras paired with alarms and window sensors provide security and peace of mind.
- Smart Lock Protect belongings and monitor access from anywhere Reduce theft and lower insurance premiums through home security devices.
- Smart Speaker Control your home with just your voice Use a voice assistant to automate tasks around your home, like turning off all the lights when you say “It’s bedtime”.
- Smart Water Heater Save 15% on water heating costs Set your hot water temperature from anywhere, have your water heater automatically adjust to your patterns and get important diagnostic feedback.
- Smart Plug Take control of your devices’ energy use Reduce the power that your home’s devices still draw even when they’re off or in standby mode.
- Home Energy Storage Maximize your ability to use electricity you generated Have access to backup power without producing greenhouse gas emissions in the case of a power outage.
Smart Thermostat Video
Did you know that a smart thermostat is a great way to save energy and money, while improving your home’s comfort at the same time?