2 Easy Ways to Automate Christmas Decorations
The festive season is here and we imagine you've got your Christmas and New Year decorations ready. What better way to decorate your home than using smart home technology?
What can you do to use smart home technology and take the annoying side out of Christmas lights and decorations?
Fortunately, you have a number of options at your disposal, today we will mention 2 very easy ones.
So, do you want to make an impressive decoration without spending a lot?
If so, consider smart plugs
While many outlet timers simply let you choose a set on/off time, you get more flexibility with a smart plug.
You will be able to better customize the lighting on and off. Maybe, for example, you'll want the lights to be much brighter during the day on the weekends. This isn't always possible with a smart timer, but it's super easy with a smart outlet.
If you're willing to invest in a home hub, you'll also be able to build location-based automation tasks. This allows your holiday lights to turn on when you get home and turn off when you leave.
By adding a smart speaker or smart display, you'll be able to completely automate, as most smart plugs work with basic digital assistants.
WiFi enabled smart LED lights
If you want a little LED lighting that has built-in intelligence and doesn't require one of the plugs described above, there are plenty of options to choose from. Unfortunately, many of these custom lighting solutions are also very expensive.
What can you do instead if you want twenty-first century holiday lighting on a budget?
Well, it's nice to have a wide range of options when you want to enhance your Christmas decorations, and you'll find that in abundance on our site . We always advise you to customize any smart home purchase decision and this is crucial if you want to automate your decorations. Consider your needs and budget, then create a smart solution to suit.
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