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SMART DOOR LOCKS
is how you can know for sure which dog knocked over that vase.) The
Canary, and other cameras made by Nest, LG, Logitech and others,
Whether it’s arms full of groceries
connects wirelessly to your home Wi-Fi network, can sit easily on
or moving boxes, we’ve all stood at the
a bookshelf or table, or can be mounted on a wall or ceiling. There
front door fumbling to find keys in the
are both indoor and outdoor cameras available, and they are a great
dark with one hand. For the ultimate
addition to your home or business security system!
in convenience, get a smart lock. Kevo’s
Touch-to-Open Smart Lock unlocks
SMART THERMOSTATS your front door lock with the tap of a
A smart thermostat helps save energy finger, communicating via Bluetooth
and money and makes sure your home with your phone. With the Kevo app you can even send an eKey to
is at just the right temperature when a relative or house guest. Kevo replaces the entire deadbolt, but if you
you arrive. It learns your habits and don’t own your home or just don’t want to replace what’s already there,
adjusts itself, whether it’s turning up the the August Smart Lock installs on the inside of the front door right
AC or the heat. Nest is the brand I use, over your existing deadbolt lock. It offers the same hands-free entry
Honeywell and ecobee also make high- and guest access as Kevo and integrates with Apple HomeKit, so Siri
rated smart thermostats. If you are away can do the unlocking for you.
for the summer or just a cruise, you can monitor the temperature from As you see, there are many options available for changing your
anywhere and adjust it before you return! home into a smarter home, don’t be afraid to try a few light bulbs or
change your doorbell. It will give you more control and also bring you
into the IoT (The Internet of Things) world that is starting to be more
a part of everyday life.

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