Automation is the the future, even in your home. Now with the invention of smart phones, controlling home automation is even easier. Slowly but surely, home automation is creeping into everyday life, from answering the door to turning on the lights. Homeowners wondering what type of automation is available, and where home automation might be going in the future, can check out these exciting up-and-coming products and apps for homeowners. The personal technology renaissance has been going on for some time – what gadgets will work best for your needs?

Smart Lights

Smart lights learn your lighting habits so they can turn on when you need them. Smart lights work when you're not even home to make your home look occupied. Best of all, you can control your lights through your smart phone, so you don't even have to get up out of your chair to turn off lights in unoccupied rooms.

Video Doorbell

Your video doorbell will answer your door and allow you to talk to visitors, even from remote locations. The video doorbell is great for security as well as convenience. The video doorbell will even make a record of all your visitors, so you can see who has come to the door and when.

Smart Blinds

Similar to smart lights, smart blinds can be programed to raise and lower as blinds are needed. Smart blinds allow you to control the temperature in your home even in the heat of the day when the sun is shining in your windows. Smart blinds also make it look like you're home even when you're not, by changing the position of the blinds when you're not around.

Smart blinds are great for security as well as convenience. Finally, smart blind controls can open and close blinds on windows that are out of reach, so you'll never have to stand on a ladder to access them.

Fish Feeding Technology

Leaving town? Need someone who can feed the fish while you're away? Look no farther than your own home automation and smart phone technology! Feeding fish can be done with the push of a button. Now you'll know that your fish are getting enough to eat, in the right portions and at the right times of day, without asking someone to do it for you.

Water the Garden Remotely

In addition to fish feeding technology, new smart phone apps allow you to water the garden from anywhere, at any time. Set up garden watering devices in the garden, then hook them up to your smart phone via an app. You can control when, how much and how often the plants are watered in your garden.

Smart Thermostat

Just a few years ago, programmable thermostats were considered the most efficient devices to control your home's temperature. Now, smart thermostats dominate the market.

While out of the house, your smart thermostat will use WiFi to track your movements and anticipate your arrival home. Once you start heading back to the house, your climate control will kick into gear and turn on to ensure that your home is the right temperature when you arrive.

Smart thermostats help keep your home comfortable while saving you money on HVAC usage. While you're away on a vacation, your smart thermostat will prevent the temperature of your home from dropping too low or raising too high, to protect your home and belongings.

Start With a Home Assistant

Smart technology can improve your Gallatin home's value and improve your quality of life. If you're thinking about installing smart technology in your home, start by purchasing a home assistant. A home assistant is a device or app that controls all of your smart home products. A home assistant makes it easy to control the environment in your home with the touch of a button. Once you've installed a home assistant, then you can choose the smart technology that is compatible your home assistant.