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How To Make A Smart Apartment In Zionsville

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

Smart devices have become quite common in Zionsville residences. Countless home electronics and appliances are equipped with smart advancements to benefit your lifestyle. But don’t feel you are out of luck if you live in an apartment. You probably won’t be allowed to change the wiring of your apartment for smart devices, but you will be able to integrate many gadgets to make your apartment smart in Zionsville.

Utilize Smart Plugs To Get Access To Electronics No Matter Where You Are

If you’re contemplating on how to make a smart apartment in Zionsville, begin with smart plugs. They plug into your existing outlets, and then you attach your favorite electronics and appliances. ​​You’ll now be able to turn them on and off with an app on your phone when you’re away or you just don’t want to walk across your spacious apartment to manually do it. Switch off the bedroom lighting without leaving the bed. Cut the power source to out-of-reach devices when heading out of town. You can even program lights to activate at certain times to make it look like you’re in the apartment when you’re not.

Control Everything By Using A Smart Speaker

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

An equally nice implement for making your apartment smart in Zionsville is a smart speaker. You manage these devices by giving commands to the personal assistant programmed in your speaker. The AI assistant replies when you inquire about the current temperature and is able to follow instructions like when you ask it to start playing your favorite playlist.

You may also use your smart speaker to engage other smart gadgets. Tell it to activate lighting when you arrive home for the day, turn on the TV for your children when you’re making dinner, or power off a smart plug somewhere else in your apartment.

Manage The Lights In Your Unit With Smart Bulbs

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

When incorporating smart light bulbs in every one of your lamps, you can add convenience to your life by controlling the illumination in your Zionsville apartment by using the sound of your voice or a press of your finger. Smart bulbs interact with your smart speaker’s personal assistant and your cell phone app. So instead of going through every room shutting off lights, you can say “Turn off all lights!” to switch them off in advance of leaving for work, or use your phone to tell smart bulbs to dim, brighten, and even adjust colors to suit your preferences at the time.
 

Maintain A Close Watch On Your Apartment With Smart Video Cameras

Exterior view of an apartment building at City Flats Apartments

It doesn’t matter if you reside in the safest neighborhood around, home security is still of vital importance. And while you aren’t allowed to hook up hardwired components inside your apartment, one or two smart security cameras will allow you to feel more protected. Wireless cameras are battery powered and provide streams of video to your cell phone. Surveillance cameras scare off invaders and provide real verification if criminal activity does happen.

Smart surveillance does more than protect against crime, though. If you live in a pet-friendly property, you can look after Fido with your surveillance component while you’re in the office. Or if you have little ones, having the ability to monitor them provides enhanced peace of mind when they’re sleeping.

Make The “Smart” Move And Explore Sylo Apartments For Your Next Home

With amazing amenities and roomy apartments in a desirable Zionsville location, you’ll love living at Sylo Apartments. Dial (317) 209-9209 or schedule a tour, and our leasing consultants will help you find the right apartment for you!