Smart Home on a Budget: Murang Smart Plugs at Light Bulbs na Pwede sa Bahay
Mabuhay, TechBarkads!
Akala ng iba, pang-mayaman lang ang smart home setup. Pero good news: pwede ka na ring magka-smart home setup kahit budget-friendly lang!
Ang kailangan mo lang ay smart plugs at smart light bulbs — mura, easy to install, at super useful sa araw-araw.
🔌 What is a Smart Plug?
Isang device na isinaksak sa regular outlet — tapos doon mo isasaksak ang appliance mo (like fan, rice cooker, lamp).
✅ Gamit lang ang app, pwede mo nang i-on or off ito kahit nasa labas ka ng bahay!
✅ Pwede mo ring iset ang schedule (e.g., patay tuwing 10PM)
Murang Options:
- AVATTO Smart WiFi Plug – ₱350–₱500
- Noyafa Smart Plug – ₱399–₱599
- BlitzWolf BW-SHP6 – around ₱700 (may energy monitor)
💡 What is a Smart Bulb?
LED light bulb na pwedeng i-control gamit ang phone or voice command (via Google Assistant, Alexa).
✅ Pwede mong i-dim, palitan ng color, or set timers
✅ No need for electrician — ikabit lang like normal bulb
Murang Options:
- Xiaomi Yeelight Smart Bulb – ₱400–₱600
- AVATTO RGB WiFi Bulb – ₱250–₱450
- LifeSmart Smart Bulb – ₱500–₱700
💡 Smart Home Benefits sa Budget:
✅ Tipid sa kuryente – scheduled usage
✅ Mas safe – pwede mong i-check remotely
✅ Mas convenient – control appliances kahit nasa labas
✅ Pang-forma — mood lighting for chill nights 😂
🛠️ How to Set Up (Kahit Wala Ka Pa sa Techy Level):
- Download the app (usually Tuya Smart, Smart Life, or brand-specific)
- Connect the smart device via WiFi
- Customize schedule, behavior, or scenes
- Optional: Connect to Google Home for voice control!
🧠 Final Thoughts
Hindi mo kailangan ng ₱50k+ setup para maging smart home ang bahay mo. Sa less than ₱1,000, makakagawa ka na ng simple, convenient, and smart na bahay. Start small — plug, bulb — and expand mo na lang habang tumatagal!
