Soldato
Hi all,
I'm about to do some redecorating / home upgrades (boiler is 30+ yrs old) and smoke detection system needing to be upgraded by Feb 2021.
Should i be using this upgrade time to make my house smart? Maybe not for myself but for any future owner?
Smart Meter - first touted as a way to reduce your utility bills - not entirely sure how seeing what you're spending per day will alter your usage habits? My general rule of thumb is you spend less during the summer and more in the winter so overall things balance out and have budgeted accordingly! However, the latest adverts for smart meters imply its not for the end user rather the companies so they can monitor better when demand for electric will go up more accurately. (not a vital upgrade as my boiler is so old, possible compatibility issues?)
Nest / Hive / Alternative - Only use heating when you need it. My current routine doesn't involve being away from home for any length of time and my heating will kick in first thing in the morning for when i get up and half an hour prior to me arriving home. No big hassle for me to get off my arse to give the system a boost when i need to. I spend a number of weekends away so only really one day where I'm heating an empty house every so often. (possible saving)
Smart bulbs - people too lazy to get up to turn a light on?
Amazon echo / Google Home / alternative - Just why!
Any other smart stuff that i should know about and why should i get it?
Any advice welcomed.
I'm about to do some redecorating / home upgrades (boiler is 30+ yrs old) and smoke detection system needing to be upgraded by Feb 2021.
Should i be using this upgrade time to make my house smart? Maybe not for myself but for any future owner?
Smart Meter - first touted as a way to reduce your utility bills - not entirely sure how seeing what you're spending per day will alter your usage habits? My general rule of thumb is you spend less during the summer and more in the winter so overall things balance out and have budgeted accordingly! However, the latest adverts for smart meters imply its not for the end user rather the companies so they can monitor better when demand for electric will go up more accurately. (not a vital upgrade as my boiler is so old, possible compatibility issues?)
Nest / Hive / Alternative - Only use heating when you need it. My current routine doesn't involve being away from home for any length of time and my heating will kick in first thing in the morning for when i get up and half an hour prior to me arriving home. No big hassle for me to get off my arse to give the system a boost when i need to. I spend a number of weekends away so only really one day where I'm heating an empty house every so often. (possible saving)
Smart bulbs - people too lazy to get up to turn a light on?
Amazon echo / Google Home / alternative - Just why!
Any other smart stuff that i should know about and why should i get it?
Any advice welcomed.
