Looking for ways to upgrade your home’s technology? Do it the Smart way! From kitchen gadgets to keeping your home secure, these are the top home technology trends for 2022.
Kitchen Appliances
Managing your kitchen has never been easier. There are many Smart appliances to consider this year including WiFi-enabled slow cookers, voice-controlled microwaves and refrigerators with tablet screens and interior cameras.
Decorative Televisions
Who says technology can’t be aesthetically pleasing? Known as frame TVs, these decorative television sets display beautiful artwork when not in use.
Pet Products
With pet ownership on the rise, smart gadgets for pets are increasing too. From treat-tossing cameras and automatic dog doors to smart crates and litter boxes, the high-tech pet products are endless and very helpful!
Cutting-Edge Cleaning
Make cleaning a breeze with gadgets like smart toilet bowl cleaners, robot mops and robot
window cleaners.
TIP: Integrate your home with a smart hub. A smart hub unifies all your devices and appliances under one system, so you don’t have to rely on multiple apps- thank goodness!
Ways to Keep Your Smart Home Secure:
Use a Separate Network
Having a separate network for your smart devices to run on will provide better security and a more stable connection. This can be done without having to purchase another router, simply set up a guest network for your devices.
Do Your Research
Review the privacy settings of each device to get a better understanding of the data to which the provider has access to. Stay on Top of Device Updates
Software updates often include improved security features, so keep your products up to date for
better safety.
Use a VPN (Virtual Private Network)
When using public WiFi to access or control your smart devices, use a VPN service/app to establish a secure, encrypted connection first.
Whether you want to try a smart kitchen appliance or something new for your pets, these home trends will make your life more easy, fun, and automated! Which smart home gadget do you want this year?