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here are many reasons to give T= home a smart update. For the elderly or people with disabilities, smart products can make home life easier to navigate, potentially helping users retain their independence. Fun, convenience, energy savings and enhanced security are just a few aspects of a smart home from which we can all benefit. Adopting a smart strategy isn't actually that complicated. Gadgets come with their own app: download to your phone, follow the set-up prompts and you're ready to go. There are devices for a range of home fittings and appliances, including heating, cooling, lighting, security and more. Multiple gadgets could let you run virtually the entire house and garden from a single device, whether you're at home or not (see Do | need a home hub?, following page). You can create schedules for all devices to work automatically, operate them with your smartphone or use a spoken command if your home hub has a voice-compatible assistant. SET UP FOR SUCCESS Good internet coverage is important for a fully functional smart home. It's common to have patchy internet, especially in larger properties, says Tegan Hamilton, Bunnings national buyer security and general hardware. “But you can help extend your signal to dead spots around the home with wi-fi extenders,” she says. Also bear in mind that running a smart home may attract subscription fees. “Most brands don't require these, but some do!” Tegan warns. Let's take a tour of what a typical smart home could look like. To browse the wide range of automation solutions, visit bunnings.co.nz/smart-home Na ianle | es aa pale) ee cameras, sensors and'remote monitoring provides’enhanced safety and Sal mind” fat Connect 2. bunnings.co.nz | (G) bunningsnz | (®) bunnings | EP bunningswarehousenewzealand
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