Tech gadgets that will save you money
The future of controlling the temperature in the house looked so cool with product from companies like Nest or Ecobee. Unfortunately, both of their products can run up over $200. There are other alternatives, including one from Homeywell that comes in at a much cheaper price point and can be used to save $131 to $145 annually. Another way you can save some money is with landlines. In case you still use a landline, there are much more flexible and cost effective alternatives now with VOIP, or voice over IP. Companies like Ooma and Magic Jack have products that deliver more functionality than regular landlines and can help you save some money.
LED lightbulbs is a great way to maximize the energy that is spent on lights. Products like Hue and Lifx are the flashy color-changing bulbs that cost upwards of $70 a set, but there are much cheaper LED bulbs from companies like Cree, EcoSmart and Phillips that will save you money while proving better lightning. Upgrading your outlets is also another great way to conserve energy and money. Instead of disconnecting products to save energy, you can set up a “smart†plug that can be turned off from your phone. The TP-Link Smart Plug is a great option and just costs just $30. WeMo and Orvibo are a few other alternatives you can check out.
- Homeywell Smart Thermostat
- Nest
- Ecobee3 Thermostat
- Ooma Telo Free
- Magic Jack
- Cree LED Bulbs
- EcoSmart LED Bulbs
- Phillips LED Bulbs
- TP-Link Smart Plug
- Orvibo Smart Socket
- WeMo Mini Smart Plug
Smartphones
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