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How To Make A Smart Apartment In Fishers

January 04, 2023
Kitchen with a white island and brown cupboards at Penrose On Mass Apartments

Smart devices have become increasingly popular in Fishers residences. Numerous electronic devices and appliances feature smart connectivity to enhance your daily routine. But don’t feel you have to pass on modern tech if you live in an apartment. You might not be allowed to rewire your apartment for smart components, but you can still integrate various gadgets to make your apartment smart in Fishers.

Utilize Smart Plugs To Control Lights And Other Home Equipment From Any Location

If you’re trying to figure out how to make a smart apartment in Fishers, start with smart plugs. You simply insert them into your current electrical outlets, and then you attach your favorite appliances and electronics. ​​You’ll now be able to turn them on and off through an app on your mobile device when you’re away or you would rather not walk to another room of your roomy apartment to hit the switch. Switch off the bedroom lights without leaving the bed. Disconnect the power to hard-to-reach electronics when going on vacation. You may even set lamps or other lighting to turn on and off to make it look like you’re home when you’re away.

Control Just About Anything With A Smart Speaker

Woman sitting on a sofa beside a smart speaker on a coffee table

An equally vital implement for making your apartment smart in Fishers is a smart speaker. You manage these devices with your voice by giving commands to the “virtual assistant” programmed in your speaker. The assistant like Amazon’s Alexa replies when you inquire about the weather and follows directives like when you tell it to play your favorite playlist.

You are also able to use your smart speaker to control other smart components. Tell it to turn on the lights when you get home, turn on the television for your little ones when you’re in the kitchen, or power off a smart plug in another room.

Control The Lights In Your Apartment With Smart Light Bulbs

Pendant lights hanging in a kitchen and living room at One One Six Apartments

When incorporating smart light bulbs in each of your lamps, you are able to add convenience to your life by controlling the illumination in your Fishers apartment with voice directives or a touch of your finger. Smart bulbs communicate with your smart speaker’s personal assistant and smart home app. So in lieu of walking through every room switching off lights, you may simply say “Turn off lights!” to shut them down prior to leaving for the day, or use your smartphone to instruct smart bulbs to darken, brighten, and even adjust colors to fit your current disposition.
 

Keep An Eye On Your Apartment With Smart Wireless Cameras

Exterior view of an apartment building at City Flats Apartments

Even if you reside in the safest neighborhood in town, your apartment’s security is still a critical consideration. While it’s true you aren’t allowed to install hardwired components within your apartment, one or two smart video cameras will allow you to feel more secure. Wireless cameras use batteries for power and deliver video footage to your smartphone. Security cameras discourage burglars and supply real evidence if criminal activity does take place.

Smart surveillance does more than protect against crime, though. If you reside in a pet-friendly community, keep an eye on Fido with your smart camera while you’re working. Or if you have small children, a smart video monitor provides greater peace of mind when they’re sleeping.

It’s “Smart” To Check Out The District at Saxony Apartment Homes For Your Next Home

With luxury amenities and roomy apartments in a popular Fishers neighborhood, you’ll enjoy living at The District at Saxony Apartment Homes. Dial 317-576-3057 or request a tour, and our leasing consultants will help you find the right apartment for you!