July 8, 2015 | Press Releases
Budget Friendly Gadgets for Your Home
Cincinnati, OH. (July 8, 2015) – In just a decade, our cell phones went from having limited capabilities to
becoming the main hub for information and communication. With the many technological advances out
there, you can now have a full control of what goes on in your home right at your fingertips.
“You don’t have to spend a fortune to incorporate innovative gadgets throughout your home,” said Joe
King, President of Coldwell Banker West Shell. “With most people now using smart phones, it’s easier
than ever for us to simplify day-to-day activities by using our phones as a universal remote. “
Here are some great budget-friendly, app-controlled gadgets to consider for your home:
Control Switches:
If you frequently travel for business or for leisure, app-controlled switches may be just the thing your
home needs. These simply designed, compact devices plug into any outlet. Then, they can be
programmed to connect to various electronics and lights throughout your home and controlled from
anywhere through an app on your smartphone. If you’re gone for extended periods of time, you can
make your home feel lived in by controlling the lights, television, stereo, and other electronics
throughout the house.
Smart Thermostat:
Thermostats that use smart technology give you the ability to control the temperature in your home
while you’re away. This is especially great if there’s a drastic weather change and you want to adjust
your home temperature accordingly, or if you forgot to put it in energy saving mode prior to leaving the
house. Some thermostats like the Nest, learn to adjust to your heating and cooling cycle to provide you
with the right temperature during the day and night, while also preserving energy.
Water with Intelligence:
If you take pride in taking care of your lawn, a technologically advanced sprinkler system could be a
great investment. By syncing the sprinkler system with your phone, you will have full visibility of what
your yard needs and lets you easily keep track of the current and future watering schedule. Some
systems also offer tips of how to calibrate soil and vegetation for the best results.
About Coldwell Banker West Shell
Across Ohio, Coldwell Banker West Shell and Coldwell Banker King Thompson have 18 offices and nearly
1,300 sales associates serving central Ohio, greater Cincinnati, northern Kentucky and southeastern
Indiana. The companies are part of NRT LLC, the nation’s largest residential real estate brokerage
company. NRT, a subsidiary of Realogy Corporation (NYSE: RLGY), operates Realogy’s company-owned
real estate brokerage offices. For more information, please visit www.cbws.com.
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Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker West Shell are independent contractor sales
associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker West Shell.