Building your first home is an exciting milestone, and incorporating smart home technology can take your living experience to the next level. 

Here's a comprehensive guide to the smart home products available in Australia that can enhance your new build, but first what is a smart home?

Implementing smart home technology may be inevitable. In 2015, the average Australian household had nine connected devices. It was 17 in 2018, and by 2022 it's expected to reach 37. That's a four-fold increase in seven years.

Many of these new gadgets will be part of the internet of things – household appliances made 'smart' through internet connectivity or by connecting to other smart devices via your Wi-Fi router. A smart home can have many or just a few of these gadgets. With each one you add, your home gets more connected.

Here are some smart features you could use in your home:

• Smart Thermostats:

• Brands: Google Nest, ecobee, Honeywell

• Benefits: Learn your heating and cooling preferences, adjust temperature settings automatically, and save energy.

• Features: Remote control via smartphone app, energy usage reports, compatibility with voice assistants.

• Smart Lighting Systems:

• Brands: Philips Hue, LIFX, Nanoleaf

• Benefits: Control lighting intensity, color, and timing for ambiance and energy efficiency.

• Features: Voice control, scheduling, integration with smart home ecosystems.

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• Smart Security Cameras:

• Brands: Arlo, Ring, Google Nest

• Benefits: Monitor your home remotely, receive alerts for motion or sound detection.

• Features: Two-way audio, night vision, cloud storage for video recordings.

• Smart Doorbell Cameras:

• Brands: Ring, Google Nest, Arlo

• Benefits: See and speak to visitors at your door from anywhere.

• Features: Motion detection, video recording, integration with other smart home devices.

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• Voice Assistants:

• Brands: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri

• Benefits: Control smart home devices, play music, set reminders, and get information using voice commands.

• Features: Integration with smart home devices, personalisation based on user preferences.

Integrating these smart home products into your new build can offer convenience, energy efficiency, and enhanced security, making your first home a truly modern and comfortable living space.

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