With each passing year, home automation technology keeps getting more advanced. From unlocking the front door and turning on the lights with your smartphone to thermostats that heat and cool your home based on your living patterns, 2017 is shaping up to be the year of the smart home. In the market for some new home gadgets? Caliterra in Dripping Springs has put together a short list of some of the top smart home technology for 2017.
Z4 Aurora Screenless TV
Televisions have been living room centerpieces ever since they hit the market, but that’s starting to become a thing of the past. No, they aren’t getting rid of TVs, they’re just making them better! With the Z4 Aurora Screenless TV, you’re no longer restricted to watching your favorite shows or movies in just one room. While the Aurora Screenless TV is technically a high-quality projector, it is capable of projecting a 300-inch screen and is significantly cheaper than your average 60-inch screen TV.
Amazon Echo
Essential for building up your smart home, the Amazon Echo may not be new to the market, but it’s certainly paved the way for a lot of today’s smart home technology. This smart speaker has voice control activation and can be synced with all sorts of smart home devices from your bedroom lights to your backyard sprinklers. It can also be programmed to respond to custom skills!
SkyBell Video Doorbell
Say goodbye to your peephole and hello to SkyBell Video Doorbell! This smart doorbell records in 1080p resolution has on-demand live streaming and clip storage so you can always know who’s knocking. To make this an even better purchase, it can be integrated with other smart home technology such as the Amazon Echo!
Kwikset Kevo
It’s time to stop fumbling around with keys when you’re trying to unload groceries and upgrade to the Kwikset Kevo smart lock. This touch-to-open lock works with your smartphone and can detect when you’re walking to the door, and with a simple touch, it unlocks itself! Don’t worry though, if your phone dies you can still use the keyhole.
While our new homes in Dripping Springs are built with intuitive floorplans designed to fit your lifestyle, your home can really go above and beyond with some smart home technology! Come tour our master-planned community to see how Caliterra in Dripping Springs provides you with smart, nature-focused living. Contact us today for more information.
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