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But not before your phone informs you that you&rsquo;ve left your laptop on the dining table.&nbsp; That&rsquo;s just a teaser of what a smart home could do on a normal day &mdash; a glimpse into <a href="https://www.sixides.com/articles/how-to-create-a-smart-home-for-peace-of-mind-in-2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">how to create a smart home</a> that elevates everyday living. And while it sounds expensive, smart home setups are now far more accessible and can even be incorporated during&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sixides.com/articles/guide-choosing-an-interior-designer-in-singapore" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">interior design &amp; renovation</a> works with the help of an experienced <a href="https://www.sixides.com/professionals/interior-designers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID firm</a>. 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Effectively used, a smart home can reduce your carbon footprint and improve your quality of life.&nbsp;<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1642733150209-1642733150209.jpeg" class="fr-fil fr-dib" style="width: 100%;"><h1> </h1><h1>Features Of A Smart Home</h1>In most cases, smart homes are pretty easy to install &mdash; just bring home the smart devices and appliances. No hacking required. For many, it&rsquo;s just plug and play &mdash; turn them on and they&rsquo;re ready to go. Some will require a little fiddling but with helpful prompts from the devices themselves. And then there are the specialised ones that handle all the small details &mdash; these might require a little professional help e.g. security systems.&nbsp;The great news is there&rsquo;s practically a device or appliance for every need. The bad news: it&rsquo;s impossible to list all of them. 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Just control it from your phone. Forgot the living room lights before hitting the bed? Just do it from your phone. On holiday in London and need to turn the lights on? Your phone. Need to set the mood for a wild party? Phone.&nbsp;Security&nbsp;Imagine this. Your doorbell rings. It&rsquo;s Mom. Thought to surprise you with your favourite snack &mdash; onde-onde. Gosh, thanks, mom. You can leave it on the dining table. Thanks, love you, bye. And you weren&rsquo;t even home the whole time. Video surveillance to confirm she&rsquo;s who she says she is. Smart locks that you can control from anywhere. And more video footage of mom tidying your room before she leaves. &nbsp;&nbsp;PlugsGive regular appliances a university degree with smart plugs. Turn on the lamp without having to reach for the back of some dark and scary corner of your home. Or hook it up to your virtual assistant. 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