The 5 smart devices that make winter more pleasant

Low temperatures, deep snow and frosty mornings have become everyday in Bulgaria, autumn has long passed, and there is still a long time until spring. Fortunately, there are some smart home gadgets that will make winter more pleasant.

Winter officially arrived a month ago, but many areas across the country, like Sofia, saw snow and felt the winter chill even before that. If you live in more mountainous areas that experience harsh winters every year, you may think you have everything you need to combat ice and snow. However, upgrading with smart thermostats, cameras, leak detectors and more can make the winter season a little easier since you can control these devices from your phone.

These are the five smart home gadgets you need to make winter more pleasant.

1. A smart energy monitoring thermostat that you can control from your phone

Smart thermostats are perfect for those mornings when it's too cold to get out of bed. You can just reach into the locker and turn on the heating from your smartphone, without even unscrewing it. In addition, most smart thermostats detect energy consumption, which can be quite useful when we are heating constantly throughout the winter.

2. Smart camera to monitor the weather outside

You might not want to go outside during a big snowstorm, but you can keep a close eye on what's going on outside your home with the help of a smart camera.

These smart cameras in most cases come with useful features, including notifications, custom activity zones that prevent areas of frequent, benign motion from triggering alerts; and the ability to create videos that you can share with others.

If you have synchronized the device with the phone, you can set a voice command - "show me the backyard" and the live video will immediately start to be transmitted on the screen. This way you can keep track of the weather and monitor snow accumulation.

3. A smart humidifier for the home

In winter, there is usually less moisture in the air, which can lead to chapped lips and itchy skin. The air at home is further dried by the heating being turned on, regardless of whether it is a radiator or an air conditioner.

To combat the problem, many dermatologists recommend using a humidifier to soothe dry skin. It also helps unclog the nose to breathe freely.

Diffusers can also humidify with essential oil drops, so you can also aromatize the environment at home.

The settings of the mist being created can also be controlled with the push of a button in an app. Within the app, you can also set schedules, change the color of the humidifier's lights, and turn it on and off.

4. A smart water leak detector that can help you find frozen pipes

Preparing your pipes for winter can be an important step in avoiding costly repairs. Since frozen pipes can cause damage to your home, using a smart freeze detector can help prevent future headaches.

The sensor sends a signal to your smartphone if the temperature drops too low. You can set the temperature range when setting up the detector or in the application settings. The detector works via WiFi and is easy to control.

5. A portable smart heater to keep you warm

If you're looking for a way to heat a room, a portable heater can do the trick. A good option is the hot and cold air purifier with heater and fan that works via WiFi enabled. It can set it to automatic mode and get reports on the air quality in your home. In the app, you manage and create schedules for turning the heater on and off at certain times of the day.

From turning on the heating before you get home from work, to turning off your heater remotely, controlling your home with smart products can make winter a lot easier. These are just some of the smart home gadgets that can help you this winter. But don't forget to prepare the rest of your home and car for winter.

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