We’re highlighting here just a few of these smart technologies, all of which can easily be applied or adapted to the needs of apartment living, but you may need to check with your landlord to make sure they’re appropriate for your home.

A Home Assistant

There’s now a wide variety of these, and which you choose will depend on your budget and the functionalities which tie in best with your lifestyle.

The best known are probably Amazon’s Alexa and Echo products. You can use Alexa and Echo to play music, adjust your thermostat, order food or an Uber ride, or to control any number of other in-home smart gadgets.

Google, Microsoft and Apple all now offer alternatives, and the range of functions which these devices can perform is expanding rapidly.

Home Security

Cameras

CCTV protection used to be the sole preserve of businesses and large private homes, but modern technology has made effective stand-alone security cameras available for the peace of mind of apartment residents. A wide range of options is available, of varying degrees of sophistication, and it now even possible to have the camera’s recordings stored in the Cloud.

Smart Locks

The latest generation of smart locks now allows voice/phone control, auto locking, a “perimeter fencing” feature and the ability to monitor who comes and goes while you are out. They can be Wi-Fi enabled and of course, will interact with Alexa or your choice of Home Assistant.

Smart Basics for Comfort and Economy

A smart thermostat, light bulbs and a digital showerhead are just a few more ways in which new technologies can enhance the comfort and enjoyment of your apartment, while also saving you money. 

A Luxury Sunlight Alarm

When it comes to starting a great day, nothing beats waking to sunlight streaming through your windows, and with a modern light alarm clock, you can now simulate that feeling on even the darkest winter morning.

Forget that annoying blast of sound and wake naturally as brightening colored light gradually fills the room. You can also get these devices with a built-in radio and a night reading light function.       

Find Out More

Whether at home, work or out on the town, our residents at the River North Park apartments in Chicago, IL know that technology is an essential part of life in a thriving modern city.

For details of our available floor plans, or to arrange a viewing, you can call today on (866) 489-7207, or visit us online here.  

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