Smart Home Ideas and Smart Tech Tips for Retirees

Retirement should be a time of ease and enjoyment, so you might want to simplify everyday tasks with smart home technology. With this helpful article, learn how to use and pair alluring devices like smart assistants and appliances to make your days worry-free!

Smart Assistants

Alexa and Siri are two of the most popular smart assistants on today’s market, with Amazon and Apple partnering up to offer users their own versions. While no one-size-fits-all exists when it comes to personalizing features for these digital helpers, there are options available, like switching out that default voice or accent.

With the help of a smart assistant, you can now turn your home into an incredibly interactive space. From requesting, "Alexa, play music," to finding recipes or jotting down notes, voice commands make it easier for us all to stay organized in our busy lives.

Smart Home Devices

Let's face it — the right smart home devices can really power up your day-to-day life. Whether you want to look back fondly at a family photo frame or stay connected with long-distance loved ones through a camera — there’s something out there for everyone. Plus, if having cameras in your house isn't quite what you have in mind...no problem; just pick the device that fits best into YOUR vision of life today.

If you struggle with the typical problem of misplacing your keys, no worries. With smart home locks, you can easily access your house using voice commands — no need to worry about carrying a key or having someone look after it while you’re away. Plus, these nifty devices let you check if doors are locked from afar. So even when life gets hectic and overwhelming, staying secure is hassle-free.

When you want to stay ahead of the tech curve and make your everyday life simpler, smart speakers may be what you need. With these amazing devices, you can turn every room into a personal assistant. Playing music, getting weather reports, or asking questions — all this will be just one command away. And if that's not enough for you, with smart speaker technology comes surround sound systems controlled from your mobile device — making home entertainment extra special.

Smart Home Appliances

Smart home assistants are revolutionizing our lives. From connected devices to smart washers and dryers, these appliances provide convenient reminders for your daily tasks like laundry. With a smarter life comes more time freed up in the day. It's no wonder so many people love their new tech upgrades.

Keep your shopping on point with a smart refrigerator that will remind you to pick up milk before relying on memory alone. You can even give your cat the royal treatment by investing in an innovative litter box —connected and trackable, it helps keep kitty comfy while ensuring the mess is cleaned whenever needed.

With smart home technology, there are countless ways you can save minutes every day to make more time for the things you love. And at Del Webb, all of this starts with a smart home. Visit one of Del Webb’s retirement communities today to explore stunning designs and flexible floor plans, all within an amenity-rich and social atmosphere.

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