I prefer smart switches to bulbs myself, but not everyone is comfortable doing electrical work or setting up a local home automation hub.
I use them to simulate home occupancy. The lights in the rooms facing the road simply turn on and off at night so the house never looks empty.
I also setup my bedroom to simulate a sunrise with the lights turning on low and slowly getting brighter before the alarm goes off.
I was very dismissive of smart appliances but then again I have some skill in the kitchen. For people who manage to burn water in a microwave or just don’t have the time, the right smart appliance could be realy helpful.
I have mixed feelings on fridge screens. The concept seems great. It’s essentially free real-estate. Having a recipe visible but out of the eay, along with multiple, visible timers, could be great. But not when it comes with high costs, ads, add on expenses, lock in, etc.
I prefer smart switches to bulbs myself, but not everyone is comfortable doing electrical work or setting up a local home automation hub.
I use them to simulate home occupancy. The lights in the rooms facing the road simply turn on and off at night so the house never looks empty.
I also setup my bedroom to simulate a sunrise with the lights turning on low and slowly getting brighter before the alarm goes off.
I was very dismissive of smart appliances but then again I have some skill in the kitchen. For people who manage to burn water in a microwave or just don’t have the time, the right smart appliance could be realy helpful.
I have mixed feelings on fridge screens. The concept seems great. It’s essentially free real-estate. Having a recipe visible but out of the eay, along with multiple, visible timers, could be great. But not when it comes with high costs, ads, add on expenses, lock in, etc.