Technology & Internet

Upgrading to a Smart Home

A couple describes how they gradually turned their ordinary flat into a smart home.

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1My wife and I spent the winter slowly turning our flat into a smart home.

2We began with light bulbs that we can dim or switch off from our phones.

3Next came a smart speaker in the kitchen that answers questions while we cook.

4A small camera above the front door lets us see visitors when we are away.

5The thermostat has learned our habits and warms the bedroom before we wake.

6Our robot vacuum cleaner patrols the hallway every morning at eight o'clock.

7Admittedly, the setup was confusing, and the apps rarely agree with one another.

8Once, a software update switched off the heating during a cold night.

9Even so, the convenience has genuinely changed the rhythm of our days.

10Friends who visit often leave wanting to upgrade their own homes too.

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