Eastside Maison

Late Summer 2017

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4. Smart Sensors: Sensors track homeowners' movement and look for stumbles or long periods of stillness—which could indicate a medical emergency. Some smart sensors can also relay information to family members or other loved ones outside of the home. Ease of Living Do more by doing less. 5. Voice-Activation Devices: voice-activated devices give you hands-free control of your home. Adjust your thermorstat while carrying a load of laundry, turn on the lights in your bathroom without leaving your bed, even text your shopping or to-do lists to yourself—all without lifting a finger. 6. Smart Appliances: Smart-home appliances allow you to create shopping lists in real time, monitor oven temperatures from your smartphone—even schedule an automatic vacuum to clean your floors once a week. Some smart refrigerators also allow you to view their contents remotely. 7. Smart Thermostat: Smart thermostats adjust your home's temperature according to your schedule and preferences. Most smart thermostats also come with a companion app that lets you remotely adjust temperatures, receive alerts and analyze your energy usage. 57% of homeowners would consider installing a smart thermostat 6 in 10 homeowners think smart- home technology can help you age in place 1 in 5 homeowners have considered installing smart-home technology to age in place 63% of homeowners would consider installing a home security system 47% of homeowners would consider installing smart lighting

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