As the trend of remodelling the lifestyle with technical advancement is increasing, more homeowners are transforming their living spaces into smart homes. Such spaces save energy, increase functionality, and enhance the flow of a home. One best way to increase living space is Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) which are self-contained living areas built at the same property without any need to buy new spaces. This blog post includes some tech-infused ideas to upgrade your ADUs to an increased efficient level. Let’s dive in to learn more.
Top Smart Features to Include in Your ADU
As certified contractors for building ADUs, we know how you can get maximum out of living spaces with some simple upgrades. Here are the cutting-edge technologies that you can add to your ADU to add more style and comfort.
Smart Illumination
Smart lighting systems are making their way into modern homes with their broad spectrum of possibilities. Smart lights are not just a way of illuminating your home but they set the mood of your living spaces with their colour options and scheduling system. Moreover, you can control them with your smartphone or with voice commands. Motion sensor lights are the best way of bringing convenience and ensuring your safety, especially at night time.
Smart Thermostats
The traditional thermostats require lots of effort as you have to manually adjust the temperature during different parts of the day. Imagine the terror of stepping into a cold home on a harsh and cold day. You will always want to get a smart device which you can control remotely and adjust the temperature according to the weather before stepping into your home. Here, the smart thermostats provide a comfortable and cost-saving solution.
Real-Time Monitoring
Smart technology brings the security of your ADU to your fingertips. Smart cameras are motion sensors and are integrated into the door alarms. Both of these devices warn you about the unusual activities around your home and enable the real-time monitoring of your property. Moreover, you can get smart doorbells that have an integrated microphone and camera to look after your property and communicate with visitors even when you are away from your home.
Virtual Assistant
Imagine the comfort level when you can control various actions in your home like handling the Wi-Fi-enabled smart appliances with just a voice command. Luckily, this hands-free approach is common in each smart home. Virtual assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant have made their smooth entry into your ADUs to bring convenience to your homes. Now you can play music, control your smart devices, set alarms, and even search for some recipes with your voice.
Smart Kitchen
Smart appliances create a smart kitchen. The best part of smart appliances is that you can control them remotely just with your smartphone. Imagine stopping by a grocery store and remotely checking the groceries running out in your refrigerator, making your coffee while in the bedroom, or remotely preheating the oven to save cooking time. Fortunately, smart kitchens have turned these imaginations into reality.
Smart Blinds
Blinds and shades are essentials in any room. You adjust them to optimise the light and insulation of your room. However, the traditional curtains and blinds do not properly serve the purpose of bringing in energy efficiency as normally it is difficult to make quick adjustments according to the needs. However, the smart curtains are programmed for the scheduled timings. Furthermore, remote control options bring an effortless elegance to your spaces.
The Verdict
If you are interested in remodelling your ADU into a smart living space, the above high-tech ideas are a great way of saving money by opting for energy-efficient devices and increasing the functionalism in your home. Modern technology brings comfort and increases your property value for its long-lasting impact. Embrace technology and future-proof your home with smart options.
