Top Smart Home Gadgets to Increase Home's Value

Home technologies have become more accessible and affordable in the recent past. Smart technology, like the Internet of Things (IoT), is not a new phrase to most people. The smart upgrades, when installed in your home, will boost the value of your home and make your entire property efficient. A survey conducted by Better Homes and Gardens concluded that 64% of millennials have an interest in investing in smart technology for their homes. According to the current real estate market trends, this is the generation that has the highest group of buyers, and thus you shouldn't ignore them when you intend to list your home for the real estate market. Here is a list of some of the most innovative smart technologies that you should consider when upgrading your home:

Smart Thermostats

Although thermostats have been around for years, they're quite complex to apply in a smart home. The clock-type thermostat takes a lot of time to adjust, unlike the smart thermostat that can sense when you're in your home or away before they can adjust the temperature of your home accordingly. With about $250, you can get a reliable smart thermostat for your home.

Smart Smoke Detector

Smart smoke detectors can save you money on reduced insurance payments that you pay for your home, and save you and your loved ones in case of fires. One news report from CBS news suggested that around 2 to 3 of all the fire fatalities that occur become disastrous in homes that have not been installed with smart smoke detectors or happen when the detectors are disabled. The detector will also monitor the general quality of the air in the house. The smart smoke detectors can be linked to your smartphone or tablet to send you an alert when something goes wrong. You can buy a smart smoke detector at around $100.

Wireless camera for security

You can install this doorbell with a camera at your front door and link it to any of your mobile devices. Regardless of the time and location, you can always keep the bad guys off your property. In case of a burglary or intrusion in your home, the security cameras will send an alert to your phone when the alarms go off and you can contact the police immediately. Furthermore, the footage from the security cameras can be used for investigation purposes when a burglary happens in your home. The security cameras will also act as a deterrent to potential thieves who like intruding into homes that don't have monitoring systems. The price of these security cameras will depend on your personal needs, preferences, and the retail store you're buying from.

Smart Door Locks

People who don't have smart door locks often lock themselves out of their homes or keep fumbling in their pockets for too long, especially during emergencies. The Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connected device will always detect you whenever you get home via the connection with your smartphone and open the doors when you get home. You can also program the smart door locks to detect other people who share the home such as friends, family members, and real estate agents.

Smart Sprinkler Control

A smart sprinkler control is great for homeowners who live in areas where they have to water their lawns, especially during summer. You can program the sprinkler using your smartphone or laptop so that it can adjust to various weather condition and water your lawn whenever necessary, saving you a lot of money in terms of water bills and time.