Do you think that apartment living means you can’t have a “smart” home? Think again! While some of the wired-in options may not be feasible when you live in a rented space, there are several gadgets you can invest in that will help you enjoy “smart” living, even in an apartment. Here are some of the best.
Samsung POWERbot R7040 Robot Vacuum
The Samsung POWERbot R7090 is a robotic vacuum that comes with Amazon Alexa support. This means you can simply tell the vacuum what you want to have cleaned, and it will get to work for you. Scratch one more thing off your “to do” list when you put vacuuming on auto-pilot.
August Lock
Hands-free door locking that doesn’t interfere with your lease agreement is exactly what the August Lock provides. Simply unscrew the back plate and thumb latch on your deadbolt, and put the August lock on top. Once installed, you can lock and unlock your door using the included app. The app will also sense when you’re returning home and unlock the door for you. You can even add a keypad to provide you and your apartment mates with separate access codes. Don’t worry, though. The key will still work in the deadbolt as well should you or your landlord wish to access the apartment the old fashioned way.
Google Home
Similar to the Amazon Echo, the Google Home is a bit more stylish and works just a bit better than the Amazon counterpart, and it won’t accidentally order you more dish soap from your prime account. Ask it questions, use it to play your favorite music, set timers and even connect it to your smart appliances to control them all through your voice.
Sonos Wireless Speaker System
Set up your music to play in all rooms of your modern apartment home, and even on your patio or balcony, with this wireless speaker system. These speakers connect wirelessly to your phone or other Wi-Fi connected device to access your favorite music streaming service. Because they don’t use Bluetooth, you shouldn’t have any pairing problems.
With devices like these, you can make your apartment a smart home, without changing anything about its basic wiring or layout. Invest in a few of these devices, and start enjoying greater convenience in your apartment living.