Smart Resolutions For Your Smart Home

Here we are on the cusp of a new year, and with that comes new goals. Now is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the past and plan for the future. That’s right, it’s time for New Year resolutions.

If making resolutions is (or isn’t) your thing, you’re in good company. Around 50% of Americans say they make New Year’s resolutions each year. While many unfortunately fail, the Journal of Clinical Psychology still found that just the act of setting a resolution makes you 10x more likely to change your behavior, so it’s certainly worth a shot.

Vivint is here to help. Did you know that smart home products can actually help you keep some of the most common and impactful New Year’s resolutions? Here’s how:

Saving Money

Finding ways to save money is often at the top of the new year’s resolution list. In fact, in 2020 over 70% of resolutions dealt with making smarter financial choices.

Easier said than done, right? Think again. Smart home products take away the guess work and put consistent savings at your fingertips.

• Smart thermostat: Heating and cooling your home isn’t a cheap monthly expense. Comfort matters, but so does your budget. Is it too much to want both? Not with a smart thermostat. Smart thermostats can save you money on your heating and cooling.
• Insurance discounts: Did you know that many insurance companies offer discounts on premiums if you have a security system installed? It’s true and a total win-win – you can protect your home and potentially save money.
• Smart lighting: Similar to a smart thermostat, smart lighting gives you more control over your lighting, enabling you to be more efficient – and save money.
• Avoid package theft with doorbell camera According to CNBC, 1.7 million packages were stolen off front porches in 2020. Protect your purchases and packages with the Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro.

Saving money with the help of smart home products can also help you accomplish other resolutions like taking up a new hobby, spending more time with loved ones, or traveling more.

Reduce Stress

Smart home products simplify your life and give you what you need most – peace of mind. Here’s a quick overview of some of the main ways a smart home can reduce the stresses of everyday life:

• Protect what matters most with 24/7 monitoring
• Easily check on your home while you’re away
• Keep a watchful eye on your property with technology that doesn’t just record crime, but prevents it
• Simplify your everyday life with control over your thermostat, lighting, appliances, and more – all from your phone
• Receive alerts for disasters such as floods, fires, and weather

Just think of the time and energy you’d have to spend on other things with such streamlined protection for your home.

Living more sustainably

Energy efficiency isn’t just good for your wallet, it’s also good for the planet – a cause a lot of people get behind when making new year’s resolutions. Whether it’s through a smart thermostat, smart lighting, or solar energy, smart home products can help you make a real difference.

Getting organized

If you already have a system, now is the perfect time to get organized and make it work for you. Check out our tips and tricks to make sure you’re getting the most out of your smart home products as the new year begins.

Let us help you keep your resolutions resolution mix.

To find out how a Vivint system can help you achieve your new year’s resolutions, and protect your home all year long, contact our Smart Home Pros at 855.822.1220 for a free consultation today.