The Toy Box Smart Gadgets Made Simple
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Read on for unexpectedly awesome gadgets that give you greater control of your domain, from how you kick back to how you save.
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Do you enjoy a spontaneous dance party?
Are you an audiophile? A multitasker? A trivia hound? A smart speaker will be perfect, no matter your preferred title. The new generation of wireless models offers a long-lasting battery that delivers from morning coffee to the occasional all-nighter. So you save energy while you work up a sweat rehearsing for your next viral dance video.
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Do you use your voice-activated assistant 20 to 30 times a day?
If the phrase “Tech Head” has been used to describe you, smart, voice-activated lights will warm up your home—emotionally speaking. A doorway to a world of ultimate lighting control, these gadgets transform your home into a sanctuary of light that will adjust to your every whim. And all you’ll need is your voice to light the way.
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Do you have tons of electronics that spend most of their time in standby mode?
You have electronics. You have a lot of electronics. And like it or not, many of them are energy vampires. Now, imagine possessing the power to control all of these standby-energy-devouring devices via your smart hub. An advanced power strip gives you everything you need to slay these phantom power suckers, without having to emerge from the comfort of your blanket cocoon on the couch.
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Do you see yourself as an energy detective?
Hmmmm. Something in your home is on some mysterious energy binge. Is it the lamp? The TV? Your dog having the zoomies? Let’s find out.
We’d like to introduce you to the smart plug. Here’s how it works:
- Plug the smart plug into your outlet.
- Plug the desired appliance into the smart plug.
- Monitor the energy use of that appliance.
- Control your appliance via a smartphone app.
An advanced smart plug does more than control an outlet—and the device plugged into said outlet. It automates. It does more than monitor your energy use for that device. It optimizes.
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Do you want to stay on the couch and still see if the pizza guy has arrived?
Maybe you want a visible deterrent to would-be criminals. Maybe you want to lower your homeowners insurance premiums. But smart doorbells can do more than all of this as a part of a broader smart home ecosystem. When integrated, they can trigger actions like turning off lights or adjusting the thermostat when the doorbell detects you are leaving, helping to manage overall home energy usage. Tell people that it’s for enhanced automation. Admit to yourself it’s for enhanced laziness.
We hope these suggestions add a dash more joy (and perhaps some savings) to your hang time at home. You can brag about your energy-saving prowess or keep it to yourself. Your secret’s safe with us. As an added bonus, you can get rebates for many energy-saving items through the Appliance Rebates program. Simply go to atlanticcityelectric.com/Rebates26 and start saving.
