The holiday season is officially here, and with it comes twinkling lights, cozy evenings, and maybe a touch of tech chaos. Between managing decorations, music, timers, and family visits, your smart home can be the secret helper that keeps things merry and bright (without the tangled extension cords).
Here are a few ways to use smart home tech to make your holidays smarter, simpler, and a whole lot more magical:
1. Automate Your Holiday Lights
Nothing says holiday spirit like coming home to a perfectly lit yard or twinkling tree, no ladder or switch-flipping required.
Use smart plugs or smart bulbs to control your lights through your phone or voice assistant.
Set schedules so your lights turn on at sunset and off when you’re tucked in for your long winter’s nap. Bonus: no more running outside in slippers to unplug the reindeer.
2. Sync Your Lights and Music
If you’re feeling extra festive, you can sync your lights to your favourite playlist. Some smart light systems integrate with Spotify or Alexa routines, so every beat of Mariah Carey can shimmer in sync.
Pro tip: Create a “Holiday Party” routine that starts your music, dims your living room lights, and turns on that electric fireplace, instant vibe.
3. Keep an Eye on Deliveries
Tis the season for package deliveries! If you’ve been on the “refresh tracking info” rollercoaster, it’s time to let a smart doorbell camera do the work.
Devices like Ring or Google Nest Doorbell can send you alerts (and video) the moment a delivery arrives, or a raccoon mistakes your package for a snack.
4. Cozy Comfort, On Command
Smart thermostats like Google Nest or ecobee help you stay warm efficiently, and save on energy bills.
You can set your home to warm up just before you get back from an evening of skating or holiday shopping. Add a smart coffee maker or plug into the mix, and you can literally say:
“Alexa, start the coffee and warm up the house.”
Now that’s the kind of magic we can get behind.
5. Safety Sleigh Ride
Between candles, lights, and cooking marathons, safety is key. Smart plugs and sensors can automatically shut off connected devices if you forget them on.
You can even set a “Goodnight” routine that turns everything off, lights, plugs, music, with one simple voice command.
Wrap-Up
The holidays can be hectic, but a little smart tech goes a long way in keeping things smooth and stress-free. Whether you’re automating your lights, tracking deliveries, or just creating that perfect festive vibe, your home can do more than sparkle this season.
Until next time, keep fit and have fun!
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