One of the main expenses that worry in any home is electricity. Many times, we get real headaches and the occasional surprise if uncontrolled consumption shows up on the bills. Therefore, saving on the electricity bill has become an economic necessity, but also environmental responsibility. Our commitment to the fight against climate change drives us to take greener initiatives, making it possible with a little effort, to have a more eco-friendly home.

To help you control spending and promote sustainability, we want to show you some gadgets that can be easily installed at home, without spending much money.

Solar Systems

Renewable energies are increasingly stronger in the world. Solar energy is gaining ground to others since it is one of the most usable energies. Solar energy is based on the use of the energy contained in the sun and is so abundant that it is considered as inexhaustible energy. So much so that in the 5 billion years that it has been emitting solar radiation, it has not even consumed 50% of its energy and has so much energy that it emits 4,000 times more than what we then consume. A 5kw solar system is an ideal and cost-effective system to reduce costs on bills at home.

How does solar energy work?

Solar energy is that which is found in solar radiation. With the necessary solar devices, it is transformed into thermal or electrical form for consumption. Solar panels are used to capture solar radiation and transform it into useful energy. These are different depending on the purpose of the energy.

They can be captured by thermal solar collectors (solar thermal energy), with photovoltaic modules (photovoltaic solar energy) or simply without external elements (passive solar energy).

Consumption meters

A consumption meter will be the perfect combination together with a programmable plug to save on your bill: While the plug records the activity of the connected devices, the consumption meter will connect directly to the lightbox. In this way, you can collect and send to your Smartphone all the energy consumption data you need to know in order to optimize it.

This consumption meter with WiFi allows you to connect through the Smartphone, Tablet or computer to know the consumption of each appliance and identify the consumption that is in standby from your electrical panel. It is able to adapt the electricity rate to your consumption.

Smart Light Bulbs

Throughout the year, depending on the season and the time of day we are at home, the lighting needs are different. At certain times of the day, it may be necessary to have the house lights on; however, if we take advantage of natural lighting through the windows, the lighting consumption can be reduced by regulating the intensity.

For this, there are bulbs that, in addition to containing LED technology that already allows a saving in light consumption compared to other lighting mechanisms, can be controlled through your Smartphone or Tablet to regulate and control the intensity of light according to your needs.

There are bulbs that can be controlled via Smartphone or Tablet with different modes of Wi-Fi connection. Some are compatible with voice assistants (Google Home and Alexa). Depending on the connection mode, they can be used only at home or even from outside the home. Some need a bridge to connect, and others are direct, without the need for this additional device. Depending on the bulb, you can control the intensity, the temperature of the light and the color, apart from the on / off. This allows you to adjust the intensity of the lighting in your home at all times, taking into account the exterior lighting. 

Smart thermostats

One of the most significant consumption in a home is due to heating. To combat the sensation of cold when entering the home, the usual tendency is to turn on the heating and raise the temperature to reach a comfortable temperature before; however, this action increases energy expenditure.

If instead of coming home and heating at full power because of the cold you feel when entering, you could put it a little before reaching a temperature of 21°C, you would find your house already at a pleasant room temperature and it would not be necessary raise the heat For this, an intelligent thermostat will be the ideal solution.

Same goes for the programmable plugs. Most of these plugs have a WiFi connection and are able to monitor your energy consumption throughout the day through an app. In this application, you can visualize data graphics, control the on and off of appliances, and even program them if you are someone who easily forgets to do it manually. 

With this programmer, it will be possible to control the timing of switching on or off the devices connected to the mains. 

A smart plug allows you to measure the electrical energy in the plugs and control from your Smartphone the on and off of any device that is connected to it to save on energy consumption. It eliminates Stand by and avoids unnecessary consumption that can save up to 10% of the electricity bill. In addition, you can receive alerts against unusual behavior and offers protection against any overload.

Smartphone to save budget

The usual mobile phone allows saving. A huge number of applications help you buy discounted goods or save discount coupons. What to look for:

Price comparison apps. They help to find the cost of goods from sellers, including those located abroad. This allows you to purchase goods at the lowest price directly from the supplier or with a small margin.

Stock search apps. They monitor the prices of favorite products, the reduction in the cost of jeans, clothes or promotions for executive cars. Just select the application from the desired category and start saving.

Apps with discount coupons. Many companies give customers discounts on coupons to attract attention. By providing a discount in electronic or paper form, you can save up to 90% of the initial cost. The system is popular in the beauty and entertainment industry.

So, gadgets do not bring instant benefits but help to save in the long run. Rethinking the device at home and timely modernization is the key to reducing monthly costs. Here are some clever gadgets that will save you money and time.

Conclusion

From now on you will not have excuses not to think green every time you make changes in your home. You will have at your disposal a large number of gadgets and devices that will help you control the cost of the electricity bill and be a more eco-friendly home without having to be aware of controlling all appliances at all times.