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Smart Energy & Sustainable Apartment Tech
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items Sustainable living in the city starts with smart upgrades — not guesswork. I curated this collection featuring high-impact eco home upgrades designed specifically for modern apartments and condos, including smart thermostats, energy monitoring system...
Each product helps reduce energy bills, improve indoor air and water quality, and lower your environmental footprint without requiring major renovations. Ideal for eco-conscious professionals who want measurable sustainability results using smart hom...
Looking for beginner essentials? Explore my Urban Sustainability Starter Kit.
Growing your own food? Visit My Sustainable Garden.
Each product helps reduce energy bills, improve indoor air and water quality, and lower your environmental footprint without requiring major renovations. Ideal for eco-conscious professionals who want measurable sustainability results using smart hom...
Looking for beginner essentials? Explore my Urban Sustainability Starter Kit.
Growing your own food? Visit My Sustainable Garden.
I had this thermostat that was easy to set up and the app is also awesome. The app is not totally intuitive even for a tech savvy senior, and once I learned it's idiosyncracies, I had no problems.
Smart Thermostat Premium
This is the best! I have two panels in my house and it lets me know exactly what I need to pay for my area. Highly recommend for anyone with an apartment or multi panels.
The day after I installed this I noticed unusual power consumption on my sump pump. After investigating it turns out the pump never turned off but also wasn't pumping any water. I would say this product payed for itself allready. This is the same thi...
The day after I installed this I noticed unusual power consumption on my sump pump. After investigating it turns out the pump never turned off but also wasn't pumping any water. I would say this product payed for itself allready. This is the same thi...
Siemens Inhab Smart Home Energy Monitor INHEM1216
I wasted my time with Meross, Kasa, Tapo (matter) plugs and found myself wanting (a plug that works).
I connected this plug to HomeKit in 5 minutes and I’m never looking back.
I connected this plug to HomeKit in 5 minutes and I’m never looking back.
Philips Hue Smart Plug White 552349 - Best Buy
This wakes me up gradually for a fresh and gentle start to each day instead of an abrupt alarm and relax with a cozy, warm, light gradually turning off as I fall asleep. Even when I am working late or away on vacation, it seem like I'm home with Hue's away-from-home control, allowing me to change your lights from anywhere. I can even set the lights to come on at a pre-set time and turn off gradually. Good for security to pretend there is somebody at home!
Philips Hue 75-Watt Equivalent A19 Smart Wi-Fi LED Color Changing Light Bulb Starter Kit
This smart power strip turned out to be a great alternative to in-wall smart switches and smart plugs because it can control each of the 4 outlets plus the USB cluster individually, all in one unit.
So I can plug in a lamp, a humidifier and anything else that can stay in the ON position and turn them on or off in the app. The cool part is that it functions the same way through the Feit Electric app as it does in the Alexa app once I linked them.
I renamed the outlets and can now turn the lamp on just by asking Alexa to do it. I can also turn off the whole power strip the same way. Yay!
So I can plug in a lamp, a humidifier and anything else that can stay in the ON position and turn them on or off in the app. The cool part is that it functions the same way through the Feit Electric app as it does in the Alexa app once I linked them.
I renamed the outlets and can now turn the lamp on just by asking Alexa to do it. I can also turn off the whole power strip the same way. Yay!
Feit Electric 5 ft. Cord 15-Amp Alexa / Google Assistant Compatible Smart Wi-Fi , White (3-Pack)
I'm so glad I now own this Honeywell True HEPA 550 sq. ft. Allergen Remover/Air Purifier! I have pets plus just live in a location with lots of dust and pollen. I feel that this air purifier really has improved my indoor air quality at home. This was...
It runs pretty quietly, its quieter than any of the regular types of fans I have here. I have set this up in my living room area in the house since its a pretty big room.
This air purifier really has improved the air in this room and I love it!
It runs pretty quietly, its quieter than any of the regular types of fans I have here. I have set this up in my living room area in the house since its a pretty big room.
This air purifier really has improved the air in this room and I love it!
Honeywell PowerPlus HEPA Air Purifier, Extra-Large Room (530 sq. ft.) Black HPA3300BV1
Yes, it met my expectations overall. The Shark NeverChange air purifier is quiet, easy to use, and noticeably improves air quality by reducing dust and odors. I especially like the long-lasting HEPA filter, which means much less maintenance compared ...
It works well in a bedroom or office and doesn’t disturb sleep.
It works well in a bedroom or office and doesn’t disturb sleep.
Shark NeverChange 1400 sq. ft. HEPA Filter Tower Air Purifier and Cleaner in White w/ Odor Neutralization and Clean Sense Tech HP302
I purchased my first unit about a year ago and located it in the bedroom. I use both the liquid ink display as well as the app to check up on my air quality. It is nice to be able to see what type of indoor activities impact the air quality. About 99...
I do find that short term radon levels fluctuate greatly, but that my overall average of about 2.6 is in the green. I also like the weekly email summary reports that I get.
So, I like the first unit so much, that I purchased a second unit for my daughter and son-in-law to check out the air quality in their apartment.
I do find that short term radon levels fluctuate greatly, but that my overall average of about 2.6 is in the green. I also like the weekly email summary reports that I get.
So, I like the first unit so much, that I purchased a second unit for my daughter and son-in-law to check out the air quality in their apartment.
Airthings View Plus Radon and Indoor Air Quality Monitor
It fits perfectly under the sink and the water tastes great! Easy enough to install.
Clean looking product that greatly improved water taste, too.
Clean looking product that greatly improved water taste, too.
Waterdrop Ultra-Filtration Water Filter System with Stainless steel Faucet
It’s a little heavy, but I love the sturdy base I ordered to keep it steady and my husband happily takes charge of keeping it refilled!
It takes two hands for me but we are loving the improved taste of our water!
Goes well for us because there's just the two of us.
It takes two hands for me but we are loving the improved taste of our water!
Goes well for us because there's just the two of us.
LifeStraw Home 7 Cup Glass Water Filter Pitcher with Silicone Base White