Future-proof your home while protecting what matters most.
May is National Home Improvement Month, the perfect time to tackle the home upgrades that have been on your to-do list! But not all improvements are created equal. While a fresh coat of paint or a new patio set might spruce things up, smart home upgrades offer long-term value by improving efficiency, enhancing safety, and protecting your home from damage.
Here are five smart home improvements you can tackle with Swidget this spring that deliver lasting returns:
1. Install Smart Outlets & Switches
Upgrading your home with smart technology doesn’t have to mean complicated installation or clunky hardware. Swidget’s smart-ready outlets and switches are wired in just like regular outlets and switches – so no new infrastructure is required to retrofit your home. Once installed, simply snap in any one of Swidget's smart Inserts with your preferred functionality. Adding smart to any room in your home is as simple as that!
🔌 Why it pays off: Thanks to Swidget’s modular design, you’re never locked into the smart features you’ve chosen – you can easily swap sensors as your needs change or as technology evolves – meaning an investment today is never wasted tomorrow. Plus, the wireless, battery-less design means you don’t have to worry about maintenance related to charging or changing batteries. And the cherry on top? This smart solution blends in seamlessly with your existing décor, with no bulky wires and hardware cluttering up your space or throwing off your atmosphere.
2. Improve Indoor Air Quality for Healthier Living
While air quality isn't always visible, it has a significant impact on your health, cognitive function, and the health of your home. Fresh air inside a home is especially important for children, the elderly, pet owners, and anyone with allergies or respiratory illnesses. Swidget’s indoor air quality solutions don’t just monitor and alert you of poor air conditions in your home – they take action to improve them! When paired with your home’s ventilation solution, Swidget can detect changes in humidity or overall air quality and activate your ventilation system to bring in fresh air and exhaust the stale, polluted air from inside, ensuring a safe and comfortable living environment.
🌿 Why it pays off: Healthier air in your home means fewer sick days, better sleep, improved performance at work and school, and other long-term wellness benefits. When used in high-humidity areas like bathrooms, Swidget can also help protect against mold, mildew, and water damage.
3. Add Motion Sensors for Security and Energy Efficiency
Motion sensors are a smart way to automate lighting, monitor activity, and save on your energy bills. Easily set your lights to turn on when you walk into a room, turn off automatically when the room is vacant, or receive alerts if unexpected movement is detected while you’re away.
🔒 Why it pays off: Swidget’s motion sensors are ready to use out-of-the-box with basic occupancy and vacancy rules that you can modify as needed on our free smartphone app. Not only does motion-activated lighting add convenience to your home, but it also minimizes wasted electricity and lowers your energy bill – making it great for the planet and your wallet!
4. Make Your Home Convenient
Speaking of convenience, smart home upgrades don’t just have to be efficiency-related! Why not add functionality to make your home as convenient as possible? Whether you do this through programmed sunset/sunrise lighting schedules, customized automations, or placing Swidget USB chargers where you need them most, these small changes can make a big impact on your daily life.
💡 Why it pays off: Life is busy enough – why not make it easier? Program your smart sensors to work with your routine so there’s less to remember and more to enjoy. Whether you’re charging your phone in your living room or winding down for the day with scheduled ambient lighting in your bedroom, convenience becomes part of your everyday comfort.
5. Build a Smarter, Safer Renovation Plan
If you’re already planning a home renovation and investing in smart technology for your home, why not select technology that is flexible, easy to install, and future-proof? Swidget devices install easily and are DIY and electrician-friendly, making them the perfect fit for upgrades.
🛠️ Why it pays off: If you’re already planning a home renovation, integrating Swidget smart technology from the start saves time, money, and future headaches. Swidget outlets and switches are wired just like regular outlets and switches, so you or your electrician won’t face installation hurdles. Once the devices are installed, you never have to worry about rewiring again and can continue to upgrade your smart features forever.
Start Small, Think Big
Whether you’re upgrading one room at a time, or giving your entire home a makeover at once, smart improvements deliver data, convenience, and real, measurable value over time. With Swidget, you can start small and scale your smart home as your needs grow, and as technology evolves.
Ready to get started? Shop now or browse our Inspiration Guide for ideas on how to implement!