{"id":12086,"date":"2022-03-03T14:40:48","date_gmt":"2022-03-03T14:40:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/?p=12086"},"modified":"2022-03-25T17:14:19","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T17:14:19","slug":"a-smart-home-guide-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/a-smart-home-guide-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"A “Smart Home” Guide for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

After spending the majority of your time at home over the course of the pandemic, you might be thinking to yourself that your space needs some upgrades. The trend to \u201clevel up your home\u201d with smart gadgets has really taken off in 2022, and for good reason.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tech upgrades will not only make simple tasks easier, but will also make your space feel a little bit more livable. <\/em>Even if you\u2019re new to the \u201csmart home\u201d phenomenon, we came up with a few easy switches that can help you save time, energy, and money.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Start with something basic, like a smart plug.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

There\u2019s nothing like trimming your energy bills with a smart device that can turn your appliances off and on for you. For as little as $15, smart plugs enable you to control your appliances with your phone. You can even set a schedule to turn off your appliances when they\u2019re not in use, which can reduce energy consumption and save you money. Talk about budget luxury. Some of our favorite smart plugs:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n