If you’re a next-generation home buyer in south Florida, you may want to equip your new home or condo with new technology. The byword is “smart.” Companies offering everything from remote thermostats for climate control and appliances, digital assistants and even remote-control range hoods are readily available for homeowners now.
A list of smart devices allow off-site and automatic monitoring. Before you buy or install, your Lang Realty agent will help you explore the major south Florida utility FLP (Florida Power and Light) ways to save on the average monthly bill. Many south Florida communities have their own water utility programs that may offer discounts. If you’re moving into a gated and/or homeowner association governed community, there may be rules about these devices you’re required to follow. The advantages of a smart home in Florida are obvious. You can monitor the temperatures of air-conditioning, turn lights on or off, enhance home security and even operate devices like TV from your phone.
What are the best smart home devices?
Consumer Reports lists the best devices without the distraction of marketing. “For a smart home to operate efficiently, a central system is required to manage connected devices. This may be achieved by adding various digital personal assistants, such as Amazon’s Alexa or Google Home. Some home security or cable systems have their own individual integration capabilities,” according to realtor.com. “Once you’ve selected a platform, identify devices in your home that are compatible with the system. If you’ve chosen a digital assistant, appliances can be voice-activated.”
