If you’re interested in adding home automation, clients have found that one of the best places to add value is with automated home lighting by Lutron. Lutron can be programmed to accommodate your daily routine. Controlled via an app, it can be programmed to turn on and off, be motion sensitive, or adjusted from afar. Thermostats like the Nest that learn your habits over time are also a client favorite. Also controlled by an app, manufacturers of the Nest promote that it can improve your home’s energy efficiency by alerting you to out-of-the-ordinary usage.

If you detest waking up to old school methods, take a step beyond a traditional alarm clock and instead awake to the gentle whirring of blinds opening or select a coffee maker designed to wake you with the smell of freshly brewed coffee.

Some of our favorite bathroom features include programmable towel warmers and heated coils under your floor tile that are designed to not only look attractive but also provide optimal comfort at a schedule you set. Gone are the days that you freeze your toes on cold winter mornings, instead, they’ll stay warm and comfy while heading for your morning shower.

Smart locks on doors can help you access your home easily and quickly without having to take a key with you on a run or bike ride.

Accessibility features like touchless faucets are also a form of automation at home. Depending on the version you select, they can make it easier for everyone – even kids and those with arthritis – to access faucets easier. Many brands boast water usage reduction as well.

Home automation tools are plentiful these days, which ones would you select?