2025 12 NY Resolutions For Your Home - AUGUST: Increase Use Of Smart Home Technology

 

AUGUST 2025: Increase Use Of Smart Home Technology

Integrating smart home technology is a savvy way to increase both the efficiency and marketability of your home. These smart features not only enhance daily living but are also attractive to potential buyers. There are several smart renovations you can install, including:

SMART THERMOSTATS can cost anywhere from $80 to $300 and around $100 and $150 to install. An ENERGY STAR-certified smart thermostat can save approximately 8% on heating and cooling bills, or about $50 per year.

SMART HOME SECURITY SYSTEMS range from a base price of $200 to $500, with monitoring fees between $4 and $70 a month. While these costs won’t necessarily translate into a dollar-for-dollar return on investment, the peace of mind they offer is priceless.

SMART DOORBELLS allow you to scope out visitors before answering the door and keep an eye on your packages while you’re away. Top-rated smart doorbell systems average about $150.

Outdoor Living Trend # 2 - Smart Home Features for Outdoor Rooms

 

Smart Home Features for Outdoor Rooms

As outdoor spaces are being integrated into whole-home living considerations, lighting and smart home features are trending for outdoor spaces. These elements visually connect indoors and outdoors for a more congruous look, but they also offer consistent functionality.

Smart Home technology creates a cohesive living space throughout the home by being able to control audio and lighting throughout the day and into the night. Your outdoor activities aren’t strictly limited by time of day or access to a TV, for example—if the outdoors is wired for smart home features, you have more flexibility in when and how you use the spaces. For example, entertainment walls are rising in popularity as homeowners spend more time in their outdoor spaces. It also provides enhanced security by including outdoor cameras, motion sensors, and smart locks.