Can smart home tech really save you money?

Smart home technology has been around for a few years now, but for those of us that haven't yet taken the plunge and added some of these innovative new products to our own homes, it might leave you wondering if they are worth the initial expense.

In this blog, we'll be looking at a few popular smart home tech products and looking at their cost-saving abilities, so you can make an informed decision on whether or not to part with your hard-earned cash.

LED Smart Light Bulbs
With the ability to be controlled by Bluetooth remote, Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices, smart light bulbs offer a precise lighting solution for any home.

Not only can many of these light bulbs be operated remotely ensuring that you only have lighting when you need it, but the timer option ensures that you never return to a dark and unwelcoming home again.

Using LED technology, LED Smart Light Bulbs also helps to reduce the amount of energy consumed to illuminate your home. Not only are your bills going to be cheaper, but you'll never need to leave light bulbs burning while you're out again as they can be controlled via your smartphone.

V-Tac Smart Cameras
Easy to install, smart cameras have two beneficial purposes. Firstly, they ensure that you never need to miss a visitor to your property again, and secondly, they can also help protect your home from the threat of break-ins. Many models allow for storage of images captured which is an excellent deterrent against thieves.

With two-way audio, noise cancellation technology and a 165-degree field of vision, these small yet clever devices require a single power source and are cheap to run, meaning that you’ll be saving money on energy and keeping your home safe.

V-Tac Smart Flood Lights
If you want to keep your garden and outdoor space illuminated while you're away from home, then the V-Tac Smart Flood Lights range can offer some smart technology for your home while keeping energy consumption low.

Offering a 180-degree PIR sensor and Wi-Fi camera that streams directly to your Apple or Android phone for up to 12 hours, you can stay in full control of your outdoor lighting and security wherever you are.

This range also provides an exceptional level of illumination with a bright daylight light source whenever you need it, so you're in greater control of your lighting and the money you spend on your electricity bill.