Summer is almost here and it is a good time to take a trip and relax. That’s right, the holiday season is upon us. People are heading for something cool on the beach or away from the scorching heat. If you are lucky enough, you may have a separate vacation home where you can stay for weeks or months throughout the year.
Now it’s your turn There may be some smart home devices Your current or main home where you are currently living. Some of these devices will overlap with what you want in your holiday home, but some may be more specific to account for the shorter time you stay there. Let’s take a look at all those devices that can be added to a holiday home.
Security
First and foremost, you want to keep your home safe. Security is vital, especially if you do not plan to stay there all year or rent to others within a few months. Starting from outside the house, you will want to add something Security cameras. One of the best security cameras for a rental home comes from Reolink, especially the Reolink Argus 3 Pro security camera line.
These cameras are a good option because you do not need a Wi-Fi connection to operate them So, it is ideal for those who shut down the utility for some part of the year. These cameras can also operate from cellular data and store video feeds locally or in the cloud. They also have 2K video resolution for incredible detail. Finally, they are weather-sealed to avoid material that the environment can throw at them if you are not there. Some models support a solar panel to give them power all year round.
You don’t have to go with this type of camera system and choose to use a more prominent name-brand smart security system camera instead, but be sure to calculate the extra cost like cloud subscription or fixed internet bill.
In addition to security cameras, you need sensors to keep you aware of potential problems at home. For example, sensors Flow by Moen Can detect water leaks from pipes in your home. If it detects a leak, it may automatically shut off your water before any serious damage occurs. With water leakage sensors, door / window sensors can show cracks when someone opens doors or windows.
Lastly, having a smart door lock, ideally with a keypad or NFC pad, can really make it easier to get into your home. One of our favorite door locks Bit’s Encode Plus. It has Bluetooth, NFC and keypad entry features and can connect to the smart home ecosystem (including the Apple HomeKit) if you have a set up in your holiday home.
Hot and cold
Finding a thermostat for a smart vacation home is much easier. Take a thermostat From Nest or Ecobi, and you’re completely ready. EcoBy models, in particular, work with all major smart home ecosystems if you want to tie all your smart home devices together.
This section is easy to navigate because most smart thermostats learn your patterns and adjust the temperature to keep your home comfortable and your bills manageable. They know when you are staying and leaving and the temperature changes according to who is occupying the house at that moment. You can also customize the smart thermostat settings to suit your needs. EcoBy thermostats can also block gas and heat lines if they detect fire or smoke – another safety feature attached to this product.
Lighting
Smart lighting is more durable than traditional bulbs and costs less to run over time. You can also go with bulbs that require Wi-Fi and a hub, or have only Bluetooth for less maintenance. Read us Smart Light Guide to learn about all the choices.
Philips Hughes is our preferred choice in smart lighting for full-time Internet access, as its hub makes it easy to program and use many advanced features. With a hub, if you have a large house, you can control more than 10 lights at a time
If you want to control your lights without Wi-Fi, LIFX is a good option. The company has a wide range of lighting products that are not seen in other brands with bright and vibrant, unique features. However, keep in mind that Bluetooth-only bulbs only work when you’re within range, so you can’t manage them for guests or flick them randomly so that people think someone is there full-time.
Myth
If you have a summer house near the beach or any other outdoor oasis, you will want to listen to the melody outside. You will need an outdoor speaker system or you can make an investment Smart outdoor speakers. In that section, Sonos Rome is one of our favorites. Inside, you can connect speakers to your smart home or use the many services available in the Sonos app.
Small enough to pack a HomePod Mini, Echo Dot, or Nest Mini in a bag to make your smart home available to you while on vacation. Of course, these may not sound as good as Roam, but at least you can talk to your assistant to control the rest of your smart home.
Household
One area that people don’t always think of is to use common smart products all over the house In the summer, who wants to turn on the stove. In that case, r June Oven Plus For you This is a 7-in-1 oven that can air fry, broil, slow cook, toast and much more in one small package. You can tell what you’re cooking and it has built-in automatic cooking controls automatically so you can set it up and almost forget about it until it’s done.
Finally, you may want to consider smart automatic lawn care. With Greenworks Pro Optimow, you can have a robot vacuum-like device for your backyard. This robot lawn mower will automatically mow your lawn on a set schedule. Although the initial cost of these devices is much higher, they will save you from having to pay for professional labor. Also, you don’t have to worry about HOAs or angry neighbors who don’t like the look of an ugly yard.
Here are some products that can help you make your vacation home a smart (and secure) vacation home. Whether you keep the home for personal use or rent it out to others in the off-season, these devices will help add value to your home while potentially reducing annual maintenance costs.
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