Last night, in honor of it being October 21, 2015, I watched Back to the Future. I was a little disappointed by the fact that we’re not there yet with flying cars being a thing, but then again we’re probably better off this way. While some of their predictions for the future haven’t quite happened yet, it’s safe to say we’ve come a long way from what we dreamed of having while growing up. We may not have those flying cars and hover boards, but there are ways to create a smart home through smart TVs, smart lights, and smart appliances. Some are more common than others, so I figured I throw some ideas out there that can help you create a smart home.
Smart Kitchen Appliances
One of my personal favorites is the smart Crock Pot. Before you used to have to plan the start time of your meal to get it just right, but now you can control it away from your home with your phone.
Smart Lights
Your lazy dreams have come true! Even light bulbs are getting smart these days. Gone are the times of leaving lights on in empty rooms because you’re too lazy to get off the couch to turn it off.
Smart TVs
Lost the remote again? No worries. Just get a voice activated smart tv to change the channel for you. It’s like a personal robot assistant living in your screen just waiting for a command.
Smart Thermostat
Now when you’re away for summer vacation and turn the a.c. up to save energy, you no longer have to sweat upon your return. The iComfort® S30 will let you control your home temperature so it will be just right before you arrive.
Smart Locks
You won’t ever have to worry about losing your keys again, just don’t lose your phone! This smart lock will lock your home wirelessly using your phone. Have a guest arriving before you get home? You can give them access without a key too, just use your phone!
Are you in the process of making your house a smart home? Find out other ways you can make it smart here!
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Darianne says
I really want a smart tv!
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Rachel Gault says
I love the idea of having a smart home. As long as it doesn't go crazy like the old Disney movie 🙂
Fashiongrail says
Yes!! I would love to eventually turn my entire home into a smart home.
Kristina Camille Padgett says
This was an awesome post. I love the smart house idea! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Patranila Jefferson says
I want all of it. Unfortunately I live in a really old house so it's tough to get systems upgraded with the latest and greatest. But that Smart Crockpot, that, I have my eye on!
Dara @ The Southern Thing says
Oh you could easily use these in an older home! You'll just need your smart phone to control it! Most of it would install the same as any traditional appliance.
Breakfast at Lillys says
This reminds me of the movie Smart House…which was my favorite.
Love this!
xoxo, Jenny || Breakfast at Lillys
Rosalyn Osorto says
This is would be like my dream house!! I wan everything to be so interactive!
Rachel Cooke says
Love this, we already have smart lights but perhaps it is time to take a few more steps towards a smart home! xx
Jessica Hughes says
We just moved into a new home and I have been dying to smart house it up!
Branson Merrill says
Great ideas! And just random but now I want my door and trim bright green! 😉
Dara @ The Southern Thing says
That would be so cute and fun!
Renee Nicole's Kitchen says
My friends have a smart TV. It's kind of creepy when it says hello to them by name when they walk in the room. Not sure if I'm ready for that. However, I love the smart locks idea! It would be so much easier than leaving a key with the neighbors.
Mar Ward says
I would love a smart thermostat one day! It's so crazy how far we've come.