We have all seen smart homes in movies. Whenever there is an eccentric millionaire character, there is a fully automated home to support the character.They walk into a room and the doors open on their own, one click and their car appears from the basement all the way to their living room. From serving robots to automated assistance, they have it all. Is this the representation of a modern-day billionaire?
Well, technically yes. Enjoying access to things that seem like a luxury is a sign that you have finally made it in society. However, considering the current tech world and rapid innovation, home automation is no longer a luxury; instead, it just means you are tech-savvy.
So, regardless of where you live, how small your apartment is, or how much money you have, you can still enjoy a fully automated home. If you are living in a small studio, keep reading. This write-up will help you automate your home easily without spending a lot of money.
5 Home Automation Tools to Transform Your Small Studio
Intercom
Who wouldn’t like to have a custodian or a guard at the front door?
I know I would love it. However, when you are on a budget, struggling to make ends meet, a personal guard is out of the question.
Therefore, the second-best thing you can do for your home is to invest in a good intercom system.
While most intercom systems include a basic audio prompter installed outside the home so you can talk and inform the homeowner, the newer version of intercom comes with advanced video features. This way, you cannot just talk and see your visitor when you are in the home, but also stay informed when you are away.
Most of the smart intercom systems utilize an internet connection so you can monitor everything remotely. So, make sure you have shortlisted the best internet service providers in your area.
Surveillance Camera
Once the visitor gets through the door, you obviously want to monitor what is happening in your home. This does not mean it is limited to just visitors; if you have kids at home or you are a pet parent, in both cases, you will need a surveillance camera. Another reason to focus on surveillance is to avoid theft or a claim for insurance.
A common misconception about surveillance cameras is that generally, they are generally expensive. To some extent, this is true as well, especially if you are looking for fixed wire cameras that are connected to a DVR. However, if you are just looking for smart surveillance that is wireless, then you do not have to worry too much.
Nearly every big e-commerce store or third-party marketplace has multiple surveillance camera options. In case you find surveillance cameras expensive, try nanny cams or pet cams. These cameras can be directly connected and monitored via smartphones, and maintain a decent cloud-based data backup.
Thermostat
Days are gone when maintaining an optimum temperature was considered a luxury; now it is a necessity. Especially, if you consider the heat wave and climate change. With the help of an automated thermostat, you will not just be resolving the issue of temperature but also making sure that you are not paying an outrageous bill.
How?
Well, most of the automated thermoset systems come fitted with motion sensors, which means they will only turn on when an individual is detected in the room.
So, if you are careless like me or your family is habitual of forgetting to turn off the AC before leaving, then an automated thermostat can save you a lot of hassle.
Automated Blinders
For most people, automated blinds are not a sign of luxury. However, for me, waking up as the sunlight entered the room due to automated blinds was always a big deal.
The best thing about automated blinds is that you can either set the time or just manually adjust it with a remote. If you are a 9-5 worker struggling to wake up, automated blinders can be adjusted to your alarm clock as well.
However, if you are a freelancer, I would recommend that you rely on the trusted old remote control so you can wake up and take charge of yourself without any problem.
Vacuum Cleaner
Cleaning is not my forte.
In fact, if there is one thing that I hate the most in everyday chores, that is definitely cleaning and dusting. Blame it on my two pets, who shed a lot, or my messy habits, but I feel like manual cleaning used to consume a lot of my daily time.
Not anymore. Thanks to the automated robot vacuum cleaner that keeps my home clean, while I have a lot of time on my hands.
Moreover, I no longer have to think about cleaning or recharging the vacuum as it is fully automated.
This sums up my list. Most of the automated appliances and equipment listed above are not just affordable and quite accessible. The best thing is that you can easily find them online on big marketplaces like Amazon and Alibaba.