{"id":4968,"date":"2026-10-06T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powermepronto.com\/?p=4968"},"modified":"2026-10-02T13:18:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T18:18:14","slug":"a-beginners-guide-to-smart-home-energy-savings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powermepronto.com\/en\/a-beginners-guide-to-smart-home-energy-savings\/","title":{"rendered":"A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Smart Home Energy Savings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More families are turning to smart technology for their homes, and for good reason. Smart technology provides you with a centralized way to conveniently manage your home\u2019s devices while you\u2019re there and while you\u2019re away. Beyond that, it helps you save on energy costs because it automatically adjusts to your schedule. It can be programmed to change devices on\/off status and energy usage as it learns your routine and habits. This automated aspect is what makes it especially attractive to families, as it takes a lot of the thinking out of energy savings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re new to smart home energy, all of this may sound like gibberish. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve created a beginner\u2019s guide to smart home savings, breaking down some of the most popular and accessible smart home gadgets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Smart Power Strips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By far the easiest smart home gadgets to get started with are smart power strips. While some smart home upgrades can take a little more money or time to install, smart power strips are an easier, more affordable place to start. You can often find good quality options well under $50. Smart power strips prevent energy vampires, devices that continue to consume power even when they\u2019re off or on standby, from drawing <a href=\"https:\/\/powermepronto.com\/en\/how-to-reduce-standby-power-in-your-home\/\">standby power<\/a> by automatically cutting off the power supply when the device is not in use. Common energy vampires include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>TVs and video game consoles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chargers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Counter-top appliances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Standby power can account for 5-10% of your home\u2019s total energy consumption. Using smart power strips is an affordable way to begin integrating smart home technology into your home and unlocking energy savings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Smart Lighting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you\u2019ve dipped your toe into smart home tech with smart power strips, you\u2019re ready to dive a little deeper by upgrading to smart lighting. Smart lighting is another super simple way to incorporate more smart home gadgets into your home. Not only do smart light bulbs come with various color and dimming options, so you can always create the perfect ambiance, but most also allow you to control them from your phone. If you forget to switch a light off, all you have to do is press a button on your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smart bulbs are designed with LED technology, which uses significantly less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs\u2014often up to 75% less! On top of that, many smart bulbs are enhanced by features like scheduling and motion sensors, which reduce how frequently lights are left on and draw unnecessary power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Smart Appliances<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, we\u2019re breaking out the big guns. Smart appliances are more of an upfront investment than smart bulbs and smart power strips, but they\u2019re well worth it, considering the money you save on electricity throughout their lifespans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smart kitchen appliances are designed to use less energy than standard models while offering more modern features. They also allow you to reap the benefits of other smart gadgets, including remote controls and scheduling features. You can set your appliances to switch off during <a href=\"https:\/\/powermepronto.com\/en\/how-to-use-off-peak-hours-to-reduce-electricity-costs\/\">peak hours<\/a> when electricity is more expensive. Smart laundry machines are also designed to use less energy, and dryers even alert you when clothes are dry, so you can stop the cycle and avoid wasting electricity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Smart Thermostats<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You probably know by now that your HVAC system accounts for most of your home\u2019s energy consumption. While you may already try to practice mindful thermostat habits, doing it manually can require a lot of thinking. Smart thermostats take all of the guesswork out of saving energy on heating and cooling your home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Along with being able to monitor and control your thermostat settings while you\u2019re away from home, smart thermostats also allow you to maximize your settings based on your schedule. They use algorithms and geofencing to automatically adjust your thermostat settings to avoid unnecessary energy drain, eliminating the need to manually program them. Needless to say, smart thermostats are the key to unlocking significant savings on your power bill.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pair Smart Home Tech with Prepaid Power<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you know which smart home gadgets can help you reduce your consumption, it\u2019s time to take control of your energy bills by pairing them with prepaid billing. With prepaid power plans, you pay in advance for the power you use, giving you ultimate control over your budget. With no contract requirements, credit checks or deposits, prepaid power is the simplest, most convenient way to power your home and save on your electricity bills. Get started with prepaid power from Pronto Power today by visiting our website or calling (844) 621-2852!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More families are turning to smart technology for their homes, and for good reason. Smart technology provides you with a centralized way to conveniently manage your home\u2019s devices while you\u2019re there and while you\u2019re away. Beyond that, it helps you save on energy costs because it automatically adjusts to your schedule. It can be programmed &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/powermepronto.com\/en\/a-beginners-guide-to-smart-home-energy-savings\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Smart Home Energy Savings<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4962,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_glsr_average":0,"_glsr_ranking":0,"_glsr_reviews":0,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4968","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Smart Home Energy Savings - Pronto Power<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Prepaid power company Pronto Power talks about the best smart devices that help families cut their energy usage and save on their power bills.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/powermepronto.com\/en\/?p=4968\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Smart Home Energy Savings - 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