# Benefits of Smart Home Technology

> The smarter your home the more energy youll save Smart home technology offers numerous benefits that enhance efficiency comfort and convenience in your home

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Last updated: 2025-09-18T20:52:58.601Z

## The smarter your home, the more energy you'll save! Smart home technology offers numerous benefits that enhance efficiency, comfort and convenience in your home. 

### Advantages of Introducing Smart Devices into Your Home 

### Automation

When you connect and link smart devices, such as smart plugs and smart thermostats, to your OhmConnect account you save energy without lifting a finger. During OhmHours and AutoOhms, your linked devices will automatically power down and power back back up when the event is over. Keep in mind the device must be in the 'ON' state 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. You may find that your device is powered down a few minutes before the event starts, and remains powered down for a few minutes after the event is over. If you have a Nest thermostat, and you are enrolled in [Google’s Rush Hour Rewards program](https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9232355?hl=en), your device will be adjusted and show "Rush Hour" for the duration of the event, and will return to their previous settings when the event is over.  

### Remote Monitoring and Control 

Smart devices are easy to setup and maintain, and provide you with remote access and control from your smart phone — even when you're away. Track your energy consumption behaviors and patterns to make more informed decisions on how your home uses energy. 

### Energy Efficiency

Smart home technology allows you to optimize your home's heating, cooling, and electricity use, which ultimately reduces both your energy usage and utility bill. With the control and insight provided by smart home technology, you will come to better understand where there is unnecessary usage within your home. 

### Rewards

Smart home devices inherently help you save energy, however, when linked to your OhmConnect account their impact is multiplied! Members with smart home devices earn an average of 3X the rewards during energy-saving events. Smart plugs earn 10 Watts for every 15 minute increment that they remain off during and event, whereas smart thermostats earn 80 Watts for every 15 minutes! Learn more about Watts [here](https://www.ohmconnect.com/help/all-about-ohmconnect-watts-HJvvItjE_).