7 ways a smart home product can lower your energy bill

Smart home devices like smart blinds, thermostats and appliances are highly efficient as they can automatically adjust to changing energy needs. Your energy consumption can be reduced exponentially when smart devices manage your home.

Up to 50% of a home’s heating energy can escape through windows. Window coverings insulate windows and doors to help save energy and reduce heating and cooling costs. Smart blinds can provide additional savings - by programming blinds to open and close throughout the day, based on the season and your lifestyle. Capture the power of the sun during the winter months by opening blinds during the day, and set them to close in evening to keep the heat in.

Change in your schedule or traveling away from home? No problem. With Luxaflex® PowerView® Automation you can adjust blinds easily, as needed, from anywhere using our app and your smart device to maximise energy and cost savings.

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Three ways a smart thermostat can save energy and costs:

• It will remind you when maintenance is necessary to ensure your heating system is working at optimal levels.
• It monitors energy use to help you identify areas to reduce consumption with small temperature modifications.
• Program your thermostat to automatically adjust throughout the day based on when people are at home – no need to heat an empty house! You also have the flexibility to adjust the thermostat as needed from anywhere using your smart device.

Smart fans can help to cool or warm up a room, reducing consumption of energy needed from cooling systems and saving on your energy bill. You can operate your smart fan from your smart device, and pair it with a smart thermostat for added savings.

An easy and low-cost way to save energy. Connect a smart plug to an electrical outlet, and simply plug gadgets and appliances into the smart plug. You'll then be able to turn appliances on or off via an app, or program them to automatically switch off after you leave the house – no more worrying if you left the iron on! Smart plugs allow you to monitor energy consumption from each connected appliance, so you can make smart decisions around energy usage and future purchases.

Smart bulbs can be programmed to turn on/off according to your schedule, and can be operated from anywhere with an internet connection using your smart device. You can also adjust the brightness, saving energy by dimming the lights when bright light isn’t necessary.

An easy way to monitor water consumption and identify areas where you can use less water. Smart meters can also detect leaks early for quicker repairs, less waste and greater savings. Reducing water usage is good for your wallet and the planet.

Connect a gas or electric smart meter to your home to track your energy consumption and behaviours. With this information you can make informed decisions and adjust your energy use for a more energy efficient home, saving you money and reducing your carbon footprint.

"We required the supply and installation of made to measure, Luxaflex motorised blinds for our new home. Our new home has large windows, and the blinds not only look great and provide privacy, but they have reduced heat loss through the glass. The ability to automate the opening and closing of the blinds is very convenient and a valuable security feature."

"Just had a set of 4 Luxaflex Powerview Duette blinds installed. They really finish off our new extension and the automation on the App is so easy to set. The remote is also easy to use. Myself and my wife are so impressed we will definitely be adding other Powerview blinds to the house in the future."

At Luxaflex® we are continuously striving to help our customers create more energy-efficient and sustainable homes. There are plenty of ways to get smart home energy savings with web-connected devices like these. But investing in smart devices for your home also helps the planet. Developing products using responsible materials and processes is the cornerstone of our sustainability approach.

Contact your local Luxaflex® specialist to start building your made to order smart blinds today, or explore our website to learn more about how you can save with Luxaflex® smart window coverings.