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How can smart products help with independent living

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If you have older family members living independently, or younger members who have moved away from home, there are a wide variety of smart home products that can make their everyday lives easier, while giving you confidence your loved ones are safe and sound. 

Smart home technology helps make homes more secure, allowing the resident to switch lights on and off remotely, see who’s at the door before answering it and lock doors without the worry of keys. Smart technology also makes it easy to operate home devices, from setting tap timers to streaming music. Embrace the convenience of in-home technology with these clever devices.

Safety tip: Always wear the appropriate safety equipment (safety glasses, gloves, ear muffs and a mask, for example) and always follow the instructions for the product or equipment.

Smart door locks

Leave home without the worry of carrying your keys. Smart door locks allow you to automatically lock your door whenever you leave the house. Keyless Bluetooth locks also allow you to enter your home with the app and can send notifications to friends and family to let them know you have arrived home safely. Some locks also allow biometric access via fingerprint recognition, or provide electronic keys to friends and family members if you need or want to give them access.

Video doorbells

Video doorbells allow you to keep an eye on your home, no matter where you are. You can answer your door from your phone or PC and, when you answer the alert, you can see, hear and speak to your visitors (whether you’re at home or not). Video doorbells also provide you with instant mobile alerts when someone presses your doorbell or triggers the built-in motion sensors.

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Smart lights

Light is an overlooked security and safety feature. Illuminate the path or walkway leading to the front door to make it easier to see and follow. Spotlights are also useful for brightening up an area after dark. They can be switched on automatically when motion is detected, or operated remotely via an app to turn on before you get home.

Home control

Voice activated speakers can be used to switch electronic devices (like lights and the TV) on and off. They can also help with everyday tasks, such as adding items to your shopping list or checking the weather before you leave home. In an emergency, you can use voice activated speakers to call friends and family hands-free, which can be a helpful safety feature.

Smart hubs enable you to coordinate your smart products so they talk to each other and perform functions or ‘routines', like turning on the kettle at a set time after your heating comes on.

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Health & Safety

Please make sure you use all equipment appropriately and safely when following the advice in these D.I.Y. videos. You need to be familiar with how to use equipment safely and follow the instructions that came with the equipment. If you are unsure, you may feel it is safest to consult an expert, such as the manufacturer or an expert Bunnings Team Member.

Grave health hazards are linked to asbestos, which may be in homes built up to 1990. Health hazards may result from exposure to lead-based paints in older materials and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer. You can also use a simple test kit from Bunnings to indicate the presence of lead-based paint.