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Installing smart home devices is an easy way to protect your property from significant damage, save on home insurance and modernize your home. Most insurance agents recommend devices like smoke, carbon monoxide or water sensors to offer enhanced peace of mind, protect homeowners and offer savings. Protecting a property from potentially extensive damage means homeowners are less likely to file a claim, which may result in lower insurance premiums.
Smart home technology can also increase a home's value, as appraisers factor smart home systems into appraisals, and homes with intelligent technology may sell faster and command higher prices.
Here are 10 smart home devices you should consider installing:
YoLink Smart Home Starter Kit: on sale for $49.99 (29% off)
Original price: $69.99
The YoLink Smart Home Starter Kit Hub & Water Leak Sensor 4-Pack is a smart home kit with three water sensors and a hub kit. The kit is compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant. It can be controlled with voice commands or applets. It also has a range of up to 1/4 mile in the open air.
Amazon Prime members can have the kit delivered to their door in 24 hours. You can join or start a 30-day free trial to start your shopping today.
X-Sense Carbon Monoxide Detector: on sale for $44.99 (8% off)
Original price: $49.99
This 2-in-1 smoke and carbon monoxide alarm provides accurate detection and safety for much-needed peace of mind. It can be used with the X-Sense app to share devices, receive immediate carbon monoxide alarms and monitor your home's carbon monoxide concentration. It has a replaceable battery and is WiFi-enabled. The product comes with a five-year warranty, and free shipping is available.
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August Home WiFi Smart Lock: on sale for $115.44 (19% off)
Original price: $142.36
The August WiFi Smart Lock is a smart lock from Walmart that can remotely lock or unlock a door, check the door status, grant virtual guest keys and see who is coming and going. It is easy to install and attaches to an existing deadbolt inside a door, so the original keys can be kept.
Google Nest Thermostat: on sale for $102.41 (21% off)
Original price: $129.99
The Google Nest Thermostat lets you control the temperature in your home environment entirely with the Google app. It is compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, and can be programmed by voice command or in the Google Home app. The Nest Thermostat is Energy Star certified.
Philips Hue Smart Light Starter Kit: $119.99
The Philips Hue Smart Light Starter Kit includes everything you need to get smart lighting in your home. Control the bulbs in your starter kit and other Hue lights you add with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant or Siri. The starter kit includes four smart bulbs offering the full white light spectrum and a smart button. The bulbs are as bright as a 75-watt bulb.
WiFi water leak detector, 3 Pack Water Sensors: on sale for $49.99 (17% off)
Original price: $59.99
Reduce the risk of severe water damage caused by leaks with the Winees WiFi Water Leak Detector. The detector can be controlled with an app and has an adjustable alarm. It has a fully sealed waterproof housing that allows it to be used in high-humidity areas for long periods.
Ring Alarm home security system: $329.99
The Ring Alarm 14-Piece Kit is a home security system with a base station, two keypads, eight contact sensors, two motion detectors and one range extender. It is a good fit for two-to four-bedroom homes. It has two motion sensors and eight door/window sensors, and is compatible with Amazon Alexa.
Smart sprinkler controller: $99.99
The Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller creates and adjusts watering schedules so you can personalize watering for your plants and lawn. The sprinkler controller can save you up to 50% of your outdoor water use.
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Furbo Dog Camera: on sale for $169 (20% off)
Original price: $210
An anxious or bored dog can cause serious damage to your living space. This Furbo 360 Dog Camera will help keep an eye on your dog so you can avoid ripped-up cushions or other household damage. You'll even know when it's a good time to throw your four-legged friend a treat!
You can buy the camera alone without a subscription on Amazon or find it on Furbo.
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Amazon Smart Plug: $24.99?
Amazon's Smart Plug works with Alexa to add voice control to any outlet. Smart plugs are Wi-Fi-enabled and plug into your wall outlet to control the flow of electricity to connected devices. Once set up, you can control this smart plug with the Alexa app.