Accio comfort: Bring magic to your home with smart automations

Hello, fellow Muggles and wizards alike! Today is a day of celebration in the wizarding world—it's Harry Potter's birthday.

While we might not have wands and spells at our disposal, we at frient are here to help you bring a touch of magic to your home with our smart devices.

We have collected some spellbinding smart home automations that you can set up to make your home feel a little more like Hogwarts:

1. Lumos: Light up your home

Imagine entering a room and having it instantly light up as if by magic. Install the friently entry sensors at your doors or motion sensors in the rooms and connect your lights with smart light bulbs or smart plugs.

Now you just need to set up some automations in your smart home hub and it’ll do the magic.

And if you have smart light bulbs that can change colors, you can even set the mood with different colors - perhaps green for Slytherin, blue for Ravenclaw, red for Gryffindor, or yellow for Hufflepuff!

2. Nox: Let there be darkness

When it's time to wind down or create a cozy atmosphere, "Nox" your lights with a simple voice command or tap on your phone. Perfect for movie marathons of all eight Harry Potter films or a quiet reading session with your favorite wizarding world book.

3. Alohomora: Unlocking doors like a wizard

No need for keys when you've got smart locks! Just like the Alohomora spell, which opens locked doors, our Intelligent Keypad combined with a smart lock allows you to unlock your home with a swipe of your phone or a secret code. You can even give temporary access to your trusted friends (or fellow Order members) when they come over for a cup of butterbeer.

4. Wingardium Leviosa: Elevate your comfort

Float your favorite devices to life with smart plugs. Whether it's turning on your kettle for a magical brew or starting the fan to cool down on a hot day, you can control everything from your phone. Set schedules or use voice commands to feel like you're casting a spell every time.

5. Protego: A shield for your home

Just like a protective spell, our smart security sensors are here to guard your home. Set up door and window sensors to alert you to any unauthorized entries – Muggle or magical. You can even set up notifications for when the kids (or house-elves) come and go, giving you peace of mind no matter where you are.

6. Expecto Patronum: Summon your happy place

Create a calming environment with soothing lights, music, and scents, all controlled by your smart home system. Just as Harry summons his Patronus with a happy memory, you can create a space that brings you joy and relaxation at the end of a long day.

At frient, we may not be able to cast real spells, but our smart home devices are the next best thing. With a little tech and a lot of imagination, you can turn your home into a magical haven. So, why not celebrate Harry Potter's birthday by adding a touch of enchantment to your everyday life?

Until next time, mischief managed!

Note: No house-elves were harmed in the making of this blog post.

Ready to bring magic into your home? Explore our range of smart home products here.

Happy Birthday, Harry! And happy automating to all our friently wizards and witches!