Save Money and Energy This Winter with Home Automation

You already know that smart home automation adds convenience, style, and comfort to your Happy Valley, OR living space. But what if total home control could do even more for you this winter?

Imagine being able to cut down on your monthly bills drastically by utilizing the smart technologies throughout your property efficiently. With these smart solutions that we have listed below, you can do just that – while saving energy in the process as well.

Want to find out more? Just keep on reading below.

Set the Temperature with Climate Control

Even though many of the holidays are over, winter is still in full effect – and that means the indoors will need to be nice and warm so that everyone stays comfortable. But those heating bills can be horrible and after your home works hard to heat up your house, you will see the ramifications at the end of the month. especially when you’re not even home.

That’s where climate control comes in to help you manage your home. Right from your smartphone, you can easily adjust the desired temperature – at any time, from anywhere. If it feels like it’s getting too toasty inside, you can change it within seconds.

If you’re leaving for the day or on vacation, set your smart thermostat to turn off the heat while you’re gone. Then simply schedule it to turn on right before you arrive back home, so no matter what, you’ll enter a warm house – all without losing energy on heat that is going to waste.

Your climate control can even manage itself, so it knows when to adjust the temperature if needed. This is especially useful when you integrate your thermostat with motorized window treatments.

Insulate with Motorized Shades

When it starts to get chillier inside, it could be because heat is escaping through your large glass windows. Automated shades help stop the heat loss by creating insulation that traps heat. For the winter, this is crucial for creating the ideal environment for your entire living space.

Set your shades to lower when a room starts to get cold and have your smart thermostat adjust the degrees accordingly to get the internal temperature back to being comfortable for you. This system keeps your heaters from having to work overtime to compensate for the lost warmth through the windows.

Your shades are more than just decorative or convenient shields from the sun’s light – now they can lower your heating bills and keep your home’s temperature where you want it at, no matter the season.

Lower Electricity Usage with Lighting Control

It’s inevitable – with so many lights throughout the house, there are bound to be ones left on after the last person leaves a room or when you head out for the day. But lights left on in your house that no one is using only drains your electricity and adds to your costs.

But smart lighting control gives you the ability to have complete command over your home’s lighting. With just a press of a button, you can turn on or off every single light throughout your property. So, when you leave for work or a week-long trip, you can trust that no lights are left on to worry about.

Install motion sensors, and your lights can turn off automatically once the sensors detect that no one is in the room or area anymore. Dimmers will also allow you to keep a light on, but without the unnecessary brightness or intensity that certain occasions call for, such as eating dinner or watching a TV show in the family room. These smart lighting solutions will eliminate any excessive electricity costs and save you time too.

Want to learn more about saving money and energy with smart home automation features and technologies? Feel free to give us a call or fill out our online contact form to schedule a no-obligation consultation with our team. We’d love to hear from you!