Home automation is no longer something you see in movies like Back to the Future II and 2001: A Space Odyssey. In fact, when it comes to smart home tech, it seems the future is already here.
Adding a few tech gadgets to your home could improve your chances to sell your property fast online through openpropertygroup.com, as well as making your life easier. Here are five of gadgets to help make your house more attractive to potential buyers:
Samsung Wi-Fi Ecobubble
Price: £1,099
The Samsung Wi-Fi is no ordinary washing machine. While its £1,099 price tag may put you off, this remarkable machine will undoubtedly save you money in the long run. It has the ability to check the precise weight of your loads, as well as ensuring that it uses the right amount of energy and water to achieve the best and most efficient wash possible.
Its 12kg capacity is large enough for the biggest households, while its self-monitoring system alerts you of any issues.
Nest Learning Thermostat
Price: £249
Despite looking like Hal from 2001, the easy-to-use and sleekly-designed Nest Learning Thermostat does much more than simply increase efficiency in the home. Its learning computer knows when you’re at home and becomes accustomed to your routines. This ensures that your home is always at the right temperature.
You can also control it with a mobile app for extra convenience.
August Home Lock
Price: 250 USD
This may just be the technology that rings the final death knell for the Yale lock and other archaic security systems. With a distinct feel of Star Trek about it, the August Home Lock is housed in a circular, aluminium casing and utilises a ring of LED lights and connects to your PC, tablet or smartphone via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
This allows you to unlock doors, send invitations to others to allow them to do the same. You can also revoke access for anyone who might have outstayed their welcome!
Nest Protect
Price: £89
The Nest Protect is an all-in-one fire, smoke and carbon monoxide alarm. Not only does it reduce the need for multiple devices, but it also allows you to silence it with the wave of your hand.
The days of wildly flapping a tea-towel after you’ve burnt the bacon look as though they may be numbered.
Belkin WeMo Insight Switch
£49.99
The Belkin WeMo line is a smart plug that gives you total control over all the power sockets in your home. Its clever Insight switch connects to your Wi-Fi to monitor whatever you’ve plugged into it. This ensures that your TV, kettle, heater and anything else in your home only uses the electricity that it needs.
You can also use the Belkin to check if you’ve left something on in the rush to get to work. For a look at more impressive home gadgets of the future, you can go to this page on the Forbes website.
