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AI-powered home gadgets that lower your bills
Every time my energy bill arrives, I swear it looks more like a ransom note: “$412 or the AC gets it.”
But guess what? Some good (actually smart) tech can help liberate you from this hostage situation, with real savings.
Here’s your Kim-approved guide to the best smart home tech that pays for itself. And before you get all drama on me and whine, “Oh, these are so hard to install,” stop right there. They’re just not.
🌡️ Smart thermostats
If your thermostat isn’t smart yet, you’re literally throwing money out the window. Devices like the Google Nest Thermostat ($239.99, 14% off) or the ecobee SmartThermostat ($129.99) learn your schedule and automatically adjust the temperature when you’re out or asleep.
The average household saves about 10%-15% on heating and cooling bills; that’s up to $145 per year! Pays for itself.
Think of it like a pet that adjusts your AC instead of pooping in your closet.
💡 Smart lighting systems
Still flipping switches? Go smarter. Products like Philips Hue Smart Bulbs ($102.11, 24% off, three-pack) and the affordable Kasa Smart Bulbs ($29.99, 6% off, four-pack) use AI to optimize lighting, significantly cutting down energy use.
The bulbs automatically detect empty rooms and dim themselves, slashing up to $75 annually from your electricity bill.
🚿 Smart water monitors
Did you know a small leak can cost hundreds a year? A gadget like the Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor ($249) detects leaks instantly and tracks your water use in real time. For a cheaper pick, check out YoLink’s Hub Leak Detection Starter Kit ($54.99, 21% off).
One reader wrote me to say she found and fixed a hidden leak that was quietly siphoning over $300 a year, money down the drain, literally.
It’s like having a plumber living in your walls.
🔌 Smart plugs and power strips
Your gadgets might be silently guzzling energy. Plug devices into a Linkind Smart Plug ($21.99, 21% off, four-pack) or a Kasa Smart Power Strip ($25.99, 13% off), which AI manages to shut down standby power drain.
Energy vampires are real, and garlic won’t help you here. Simply using smart plugs can save the average household about $50 annually.
🌞 Smart window shades
Smart shades, like Yoolax Motorized Smart Blinds ($139) or Grandekor No Drill Blinds ($109.99), adapt to sunlight and seasons, automatically adjusting to heat or cool your home naturally.
This can cut cooling and heating expenses by another 10%, adding $100 or more back to your pocket each year.
⚡️Smart energy monitoring systems
Get a whole-house view with a system like Sense Energy Monitor ($299): it detects which devices are energy hogs (looking at you, ancient desktop PC) and gives daily tips to optimize.
🥶 Smart fridge sensors:
Ever opened your fridge to find it’s been freezing your lettuce like it’s preparing it for future generations?
Smart sensors ($29.99, 14% off) send alerts if the temp’s too high, too low, or if the door’s left open, again.
These aren’t just great toys, they’re wallet protectors. Share this article with a friend who hates wasting money, too. Just use the icons below.
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Tags: AI (artificial intelligence), electricity, home, savings, smart bulbs, smart plugs
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