With the elements of spring making themselves subtly known by the little green sprouts coming out of the ground and the buds on the trees, many St. Louis residents are already dreaming of their next summer vacation, or better yet, Spring Break! While vacation is meant to give us a break from the stresses of daily life, sometimes we carry the worry with us about our homes while we are away. A smart home is one sure way of letting the stresses go when it comes to leaving the house.
If you would like more information on the best ways to use a smart home to keep your home safe and energy efficient while you are away, read on below. For all of your St. Louis heating & air conditioning needs and to learn more about how you can connect your HVAC system with your smart home, call or contact us online today.
What Makes Smart Homes So Great?
Smart homes are relatively new to the scene in the grand scheme of things, but new technology means they are better than ever. Especially while we are away for extended periods of time, having smart technology connected in the home helps us relax a bit more and worry a bit less. If taking time away from our everyday lives and enjoying ourselves is not the point of a vacation, then what is?
Some of the great things you can enjoy from your smart home to help you relax while on vacation include:
- Programmable Lights – These are not the lights-on-timers from the days of your parents. Today’s smart home means the programmable lights can be connected through your smartphone to be turned on and off remotely.
- Smart Plugs – Smart plugs work in specific sockets, allowing you to control whatever appliance is plugged into them. (Think of all the times you have worried about leaving the curling iron or coffee maker on.)
- Security Cameras – Whether your smart home security cameras are simple door bell monitors or case the entire home, inside and out, they are a handy addition to overall home security.
- Smart Locks – Sometimes when we are away, we still need to allow others access to our homes. Whether it is a pet sitter, or your friendly local HVAC repair technician, a smart lock gives you the opportunity to grant access by unlocking the door on command or creating a code that expires when you decide it should.
- Smart Thermostats – Whether it is keeping pets comfortable, ensuring your pipes don’t freeze, or simply setting up your home to be comfortable just in time for you to arrive home, a smart thermostat can be set up to connect with your smart device and take your command from anywhere in the world, bringing smart home cooling and heating to your fingertips.
- Disaster Detectors – Imagine if you had a pipe burst or might have left the stove on under the stress of a quick morning departure. Smart homes can give you priceless peace of mind thanks in part to sensors available that detect changes in temperature and moisture, allowing you to take action no matter how far from home you may be.
How Can Galmiche & Sons Help With Your Smart Home?
Our role in the world of smart homes is focused on your smart thermostat. Smart thermostats are a great benefit to your HVAC system and home overall because they help improve energy efficiency and comfort. You can program your smart thermostat to begin heating your home so it is nice and comfy when you walk through the door, requiring your HVAC system to only run when necessary and saving you on energy expenses. You can also rely on it to keep your home at whatever temperature you want while you are out of town.
Learn More About How Smart Homes Can Ease Stress While On Vacation
If you would like to learn more about how your smart home can lend itself to further helping you destress while away, give us a call. As a steadfast St. Louis HVAC company, we are here to help solve all your heating & air conditioning problems and provide energy efficient solutions taking advantage of the latest technology.
