We’ve gathered insights from tech-savvy professionals on the convenience that smart plugs bring to everyday life. From automating morning coffee and evening lights to streamlining office operations with scheduled scenes, here are four personal examples and tips shared by a hardware engineer and a CEO on how smart plugs have simplified their daily routines.
- Automate Morning Coffee and Evening Lights
- Create Festive Routines with Holiday Spirit
- Enhance Home Security with Randomized Control
- Streamline Office Operations with Scheduled Scenes
Automate Morning Coffee and Evening Lights
Installing smart plugs around my home has made managing devices so much easier. I set up my coffee maker to turn on automatically 10 minutes before my alarm goes off, so I wake up to fresh coffee every morning.
I also have lamps connected to smart plugs that turn on at sunset for added security when I’m not home. The ability to control devices remotely through an app on my phone gives me peace of mind and saves me time by not having to manually turn things on and off each day. Smart plugs simplify life’s little tasks.
Will Li
Hardware Engineer, MOKO Technology
Create Festive Routines with Holiday Spirit
Though I love leveraging my smart plugs to shut off the house at night, my favorite smart-plug routine happens during the holiday season.
Leveraging a smart plug and my Alexa device, I have my Christmas tree lights turn on and my favorite Christmas song play when I say, “Alexa, Merry Christmas!” Last year, I changed the prompt to “Let it Snow” and had ‘White Christmas’ by Bing Crosby play. It’s a festive way to combine technology and the holiday spirit.
Logan Mallory
Vice President of Marketing, Motivosity
Enhance Home Security with Randomized Control
Smart plugs have significantly simplified my daily routine by enhancing my home security. I’ve customized them to simulate occupancy when I’m away. They randomly turn lights and appliances on and off, creating the illusion of someone being home.
This unique application not only deters potential intruders but also gives me peace of mind when I’m out, knowing that my home is safer. Smart plugs have proven to be a practical and innovative addition to my daily life.
Mark Sheng
Project Engineer, DoDo Machine
Streamline Office Operations with Scheduled Scenes
As an agency founder, smart plugs have greatly simplified my daily routine by allowing me to control various devices and appliances remotely. One personal example is automating the office’s lighting and electronics schedule. By programming specific times for the lights, coffee machine, and printers to turn off and on, I can ensure energy efficiency and save time by not having to manually switch them on and off every day.
Also, smart plugs have enabled me to create “scenes” that cater to different needs throughout the day. For example, I have set up a “focus mode” scene that dims the lights and turns off non-essential devices when I need to concentrate on important tasks. On the other hand, a “relaxation mode” scene brightens the lights and plays soothing music during breaks to help me unwind.
Smart plugs have been a game-changer in streamlining my daily operations and enhancing productivity. By taking advantage of their remote control and scheduling features, I have created a more efficient and tailored work environment that ultimately benefits my business.
Alex Lirette
CEO, Orbital Seo
