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A beginners guide to smart home automation & security

by Calvin Graham 03/03/2025

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As our homes become more digitized, smart home gadgets have grown in popularity. These devices extend beyond your smart speaker or voice assistant and aren’t just for entertainment. They can also offer security and save you money depending on their functionality.


Indoors: Enjoy savings & convenience

A great way to save money and illuminate your home more efficiently is to use smart lights. Smart light bulbs are usually simple to install and can be programmed to turn off and on during specific intervals. 

Automatic turn off helps to reduce unnecessary energy usage, which can save you money, and they can be integrated with popular home automation systems for easy and effortless control. 


Outdoors: Secure entrance & perimeter

In addition to lighting, other smart home devices can aid in the safety and security of your space even when you’re not there. Many smart home brands offer packages to connect your security camera, smart speakers and smart locks. 

If unusual activity is detected, you can receive a quick notification via an app on your phone, no matter where you are. To add to this convenience, many smart devices operate via voice control, making them even more simple to use. 

When putting together your smart home system, consider your needs and your budget. Don't put your safety and savings to the test. Smart home devices are worth the investment and can save you money and hardship down the road. If you’re curious about the best smart home devices, consider speaking with a representative at your local home improvement store.


About the Author
Author

Calvin Graham

 
Founder, principal and managing broker of Graham-Rutledge REALTORS a boutique real estate brokerage firm, Calvin Graham has been an influencer in delivery of bespoke client-centric offerings designed to elevate the real estate experience.  Since 1988 Graham's passion and dedication to his craft has earned him the distinctive title of REALTOR'S REALTOR. 


Graham offers clients fresh innovative marketing strategies which empower clients with the ability to achieve desired results.  Utilizing his formal studies in economic combined with extensive industry specific real estate and mortagage lending training has prepared Graham to provide clients unparalleded  support with regards to their real estate needs.