If you're one of my clients, you've definitely heard me reference at least one of these awesome gadgets. I use each of them personally in my home and recommend them wholeheartedly for you to use in yours.
These are the gadgets I use in my own home to keep my family comfortable and safe. While all of them work with Alexa, Google Home and Apple Homekit I personally prefer Home Assistant; a much more versatile and secure self-hosted option.
AirThings
Radon & Air Quality Monitor
Industry leading home indoor air quality monitoring.
Measures VOCs, PM 1, PM 2.5, CO2, Radon, Humidity, Temperature
Use one device or multiple to monitor your whole home
Seamless Smart Home integration with Home Assistant, Alexa, Google Home and Apple Homekit
I personally use a couple View Plus units and a Wave Plus for my living spaces and basement respectively
SimpliSafe is a customizable, easy-to-install home security system offering flexible monitoring options, including DIY or professional service, with no long-term contracts and remote access via its mobile app.
My clients get 50% off their subscription and a free indoor security camera!
If you are looking to upgrade to better light switches, change their look or make them all smart, this is the #1 recommended brand by electricians and smart home developers - and by me!
This kit will get you started but you can upgrade one or all of your switches - no requirement to do them all at once.
Even if you don't want them smart, Lutron has classic options as well.
Appliances define your kitchen and finding the right fit for your needs can add a level of comfort to your home that goes beyond expectations. Here are some of my favorite efficient and reliable appliances
U-Shaped Air Conditioner
Seriously Smart Efficiency
Quite literally the best AC I've ever used; why didn't anyone think of this sooner?!
Your window closes through the middle and the provided insulation is attractive and incredibly effective - no more bugs or wasted energy
If you're upgrading from a tradition unit, this will pay for itself within your first summer
If you like to cook as much as I do, there is no better a workhorse than this mixer
I've been using mine weekly for the past 5 years to make everything from pizza dough and cookies to even stuffing homemade sausages for my annual Oktoberfest.
As a lover of all things media and gaming, I am always happy to share my favorite speakers, TVs, computer and gaming gear. Looking to dive deep in to an electronics hobby and need a soundboard who's seen it all? Give me a call!
Mesh WiFi Sysetm
Unobtrusive Reliability
I'm a huge geek and run a small business grade UniFi system but when I need consumer level stuff, TP-Link is my go to.
These are easy to setup and easy to add on to - you really can't beat them for the price.
If you're an home theater geek like me, you'll know the Denon brand but what you might not know is that they also offer WiFi/Ethernet speakers that will sync across all your devices, including your receiver.
The sound quality is leagues above Sonos and the ubiquitus smart speakers we all suffer through.
I have a few of these in the house and a Denon 7-channel receiver on my TV that I can sync up and play Spotify, radio or my own music collection on.
Pricey, but the quality is well beyond the price tag - truly a great deal for an audiophile.
I've had this set since 2014, I leave it in my garage, it's taken a beating and has never given me a single issue - except that time I used the hammer drill on a concrete wall inside a concrete building, my ears rang for a month! (Wear ear protection!)
These go on sale all the time but are worth every penny and if you like DeWalt the batters work on all their other gear too. I'm a life long fan.
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