Smart technologies are transforming our homes—making them more comfortable, convenient, and energy efficient. By connecting to your home Wi-Fi network, smart devices can automate everyday tasks like lighting, heating, cooling, and security. Many can even communicate with one another to create a fully integrated smart home experience.

While these innovations simplify daily life, they also offer powerful ways to reduce energy consumption. Here are three smart home devices that can help you lower your energy use and make your home more sustainable.

Smart Thermostats
Smart or not, your thermostat is the most effective tool for controlling energy use, as heating and cooling can account for a large portion of your energy bills. Smart thermostats allow you to adjust the indoor temperature through an app, giving you control from anywhere. Many smart thermostats include learning capabilities and will adjust the thermostat based on previous behavior and patterns.

Smart Lighting
Smart LED bulbs use less electricity than traditional bulbs and can be scheduled or turned off (or on) remotely through a smartphone app. They are available in a range of shapes, brightness levels, colors, and more, so shop for the products that best suit your home lighting needs. Many smart bulbs also include motion sensors that turn on or off based on room activity, further optimizing home energy use.

Smart Plugs
Many electronic devices consume power even when turned off (known as “phantom load”), which can take a toll on your energy bills. Smart plugs cut power (or return power) to non-smart devices, like coffee makers, phone chargers, and other items that draw phantom load. When set up and plugged into an electrical outlet, the smart plug is connected to your Wi-Fi network and can be paired with popular smart hubs, like Alexa or Google Nest, or controlled through the plug’s associated app. They are simple to use, and a set of four can be purchased for as little as $25.

These smart home tech products can make your daily routines easier and more sustainable, and help you monitor and reduce your energy usage.