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Eight Reasons to Automate Your Home

Why is a smart home a good idea?

By Ron Fritz Ron Fritz Writer Ron Fritz is former Lifewire writer and a computer technology writer with over 15 years of experience with information technology and home automation products. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 5, 2020 Tweet Share Email Westend61 / Getty Images Tweet Share Email Smart Home Your Best Year Ever: College Tech Tips Amazon Appliances & Lighting Google Had you heard about home automation and are wondering what all the fuss is about? Here are 8 good reasons to pursue it.

1 Make Tasks More Convenient

Many tasks that are repetitive in nature can be accomplished automatically or with fewer steps using home automation. Instead of turning off or dimming four different lights when you want to watch a movie, home automation allows you to accomplish this task with one button.

2 Save Money on Utilities

Hero Images / Getty Images Utilities can amount to several hundred dollars per month. Home automation can turn off lights or lower the thermostat automatically when you aren’t using them and easily lower your utility bills by 10% to 25%.

3 Increased Home Safety

Many accidents happen in the home because of poor lighting. Home automation can automatically turn lights on in closets, stairways, and other dark places when you enter and decrease the chance of accidentally tripping or running into things.

4 Home Security

Amazon, inc. Although home security is a priority for everyone, high installation costs or monthly monitoring charges make security systems cost-prohibitive for many homeowners. Home automation provides an inexpensive solution to home security.

5 Good for the Environment

In a time when we are all becoming more environmentally aware, home automation provides a good solution to help preserve our natural resources. Home automation products can reduce power consumption and automatically turn off lights and appliances when they aren’t in use.

6 Peace of Mind

Nest Never again worry about your home while you’re away. Using home video cameras and an internet connection, you can check on the status of your home or kids from anywhere in the world using a PC or web-enabled phone.

7 Learning Experience for Children

Technology is here to stay and the more your children learn about upcoming technology the better prepared they are for the future. Turn your home into a classroom, as your home automation projects become a learning experience for your children.

8 Something the Whole Family Can Enjoy

Hero Images / Getty Images A family that plays together, stays together. Although home automation is all of the above, most of all it’s a lot of fun for the entire family. You will find home automation will bring the family closer together as everyone learns about the technology’s capabilities together. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire What's the Point of Apple's iPad Smart Home Docking Accessory? The 6 Best Security Camera Apps for iPhone (2022) How to Add Green Tech to Your Home Wireless Home Automation Basics How to Lock Your Home From Your Smartphone How to Set Up and Use Alexa Hunches What Is Google Nest and How Does it Work? How to Make Alexa the Center of Your Smart Home 5 Ways AI Can Make Your Home Happy Is an iPad Worth It? 5 Reasons Why You Should Buy One How to Build and Maintain the Best Home Network 8 Alexa Routine Ideas for Your Home Your Quick Guide to Smart Light Bulbs Schlage LiNK—Wireless Home Security How to Set Up and Use the Alexa Sleep Timer Expert Tested: The 7 Best Smart Hubs in 2022 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies