Friday Favorites: Smart Home Gadgets

Happy Friday! School is almost out and we are excited for summer, except our weather has been not quite summery. So instead of dwelling on the weather, let’s talk about something cool like home technology! There are so many smart home gadgets around that can make things easier in your home. Let’s check out our favorite smart home technology gadgets.

Most Recent Favorite: Are you ever enjoying your Netflix, but would like to turn up the heat? Or are on vacation and forgot to turn off the air or heat? No problem now! Just add this wi-fi thermostat that you can control from your phone. Pretty cool, huh? Watch the video above to get all the details.

Favorite Smart Outlet: Regular outlets are nice, but it is soo nice to have a USB built right into the outlet. Then you don’t have to clog up the outlet with phone and device chargers. Learn how to install your own right over here.

Favorite Forgetful Saver: Anyone else think they closed their garage door, but can’t remember if they did every time they leave their house? Just me ;). Whether you do this often or not, a great way to avoid it is by installing a smart garage door system. You can open or close the door from your phone. Then if you need to let someone in you can easily even if you are miles away. Read more about this sweet garage door opener here.

Favorite Magic Trick: No keys, no problem! This door knob can be unlocked with a key, a key fob or with your phone. Another great trick for when you’ve forgotten to lock the door or need to let someone in while you are away. Get all of the details and how learn how easy it is to install right over here.

Favorite way to Blend Tech in: We love to catch up on our shows or watch a movie as a family, but obviously we love a pretty design. To help blend our two loves together we added a frame around our TV. Now it looks like it blends more seamlessly into the decor. Get the tutorial on Remodelaholic here.

Favorite Way to Hide A Tech Desk: A homework station that looks beautiful is exactly what you get with this hidden desk. There are two chairs and storage. Keep you laptops, homework or office supplies hidden in this sleek faux apothecary chest from Ana White.

Favorite Way to Charge in Style: Well, we love all of these! Charging stations are a great way to avoid the cord clutter and loss. Keep things neat and tidy with one of these amazing charging stations.

Favorite Cord Tips: And then there are all those cords that come with technology. They can really become an eyesore, or learn how to conceal and decorate around them with these 95 ideas here.

Or use one of these pretty ways to hide cords.

16+ Handy Home Improvement and DIY Apps

So many things you could use this for! Has anyone tried it?
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Favorite Keep Clean Technology: This spray is amazing and protects fabrics! Learn more and get your own Never Wet with this affiliate link here.

Favorite Morning Time Saver: A Smart Duvet!!! Now this is magic, a bed that makes itself.

Favorite Small Home: And then this just makes me want a 3-D printer ;). This could be so useful in so many parts of the world.

And of course let’s end with a laugh.

At least now we have a way to measure it ;)!

Wishing you a happy DIY project filled weekend!