Spending money on pricey smart home gadgets seems counter-intuitive when homeowners are looking to same money. However, there are many smart home products that are designed to lower the costs to operate your home. Smart sprinkler systems skip watering cycles if it rains reducing your water consumption. Smart thermostat makers point to an average energy savings of 20% – 25% by allowing the device to adjust as you come and go. Smart fan controls can be paired with thermostats to increase airflow before using your HVAC system as temperatures rise. So while smart versions of products certainly cost more than the less intelligent versions, they do have the potential to pay for themselves over time.
