Home Maintenancesenior livingUncategorized December 6, 2024

Creating a Smart Home

This week I report on devices you can purchase to make your home a “smart home.”   What are the best “smart”  amenities  to add in your home? (Good selling point for a future sale).  Another article suggests “21 Gadgets That Make Great Gifts.”  These articles might spark an idea for a holiday present for someone.

The first ZDNET article, “Smart Home Starter Pack” names five devices you need.  It not only talks about what you need, it suggest things like a video doorbell, smart lights, smart locks, smart thermostats.   The article also gives you suggestions on where to get your best deals on these devices.  

article:Smart home starter pack- Top 5 devices you need | ZDNET

The second article (from FAR)  talks about “Aging -in-Place Tech Making Staying Home Easier”  Aging adults are more and more choosing  to stay in their home rather go into assisted living facilities, creating a multi generational home, etc.  Here are some technology tools that make it easier to stay in place including smart phones and tablets, smart home systems, medical management systems, remote health monitoring,  sensor technology, and personal emergency response systems. 

article: Aging-In-Place Tech Making Staying Home Easier | Florida Realtors

27 Unique Gift Ideas Especially For Seniors:  Gadgets to consider: spy lens cam,  portable heater, magic flosser, specialty sunglass and eyeglasses, drones, powerful

flashlight, Martha Stewart ideas, including her new cookbook and blender recommendation,  Oprah gift suggestions, seat cushion, and fire  blanket, etc. 

article: 

https://www.curiousfinds.com/seniorgift4a.php?site=Y1rqhSzC1JnZYgiIOIgk9gAAAAM&subid=sen2-186&utm_source=186&clickid=61404408&source=CFSG&pname=conversion

 

Hoping you have a safe holiday season.  Sure seems like the holidays are rapidly approaching.