Let me tell you something right now—just because you live in a condo doesn’t mean you can’t live smart.
You might not have a garage or a man cave or a hundred-foot driveway—but you got Wi-Fi, don’t you?!
Then let’s do this.
1. Smart Plugs – Because Walking Across the Room Is For Suckers
Pick up this one: Kasa Smart Plug Mini (Amazon)
Listen—if you’re still getting up to turn off your lamp like it’s 1993, I got news for you. Smart plugs let you control your lights, coffee maker, fan, whatever—from your phone! Or with your voice!
I got one set up so my lamp turns on when the sun goes down. I walk in the room—BOOM—let there be light!
You feel like Tony Stark, but on a Walmart budget.
2. Smart Bulbs – Because Mood Lighting Matters
Get this one: Wyze Color Bulb (Amazon)
You twist it in like a regular bulb. Then you pull out your phone and suddenly your living room’s in club mode. You got purple light, you got dimmed light, you got sexy light!
I got mine set to “chill” at 7 p.m.
You don’t even need a date—just you, the couch, and that soft blue glow.
3. Peephole Doorbell Cam – Who The Hell Is That?!
I use this one: Ring Peephole Cam (Amazon)
You ever hear a knock at the door and freeze like, “Oh damn… I ain’t ordering nothin’…”
This bad boy replaces your peephole so now you can look from your phone and be like, “Nope, not today, Jehovah’s Witness!”
Battery powered. No wiring. Just install it, sync it, and feel like James Bond watching people from your bathroom.
4. Motion Sensor Lights – For When Your Toes Ain’t Ready for the Dark
Grab this one: GE Plug-in Motion Night Light (Amazon)
Let me tell you something—walking through your condo in the dark at 2 a.m.? That’s how you break your toe on the coffee table.
This little night light senses motion and lights up your hallway like “Welcome, King.” And it plugs in. That’s it!
No apps. No stress. Just light when you need it. Like magic. Cheap magic.
5. Smart Thermostat – For Condo Owners or Rebels With Screwdrivers
If you can swing it: Google Nest Thermostat (Amazon)
Now look, you probably need permission to install this one if you’re renting. But if you own that condo, or you just feel dangerous… this thing will pay for itself in one cold winter.
I installed mine in under 30 minutes. Now it knows when I’m home, when I’m out, and how cheap I am.
It saves money. It looks cool. It’s the Batista of thermostats.
Real Talk…
You don’t need a mansion to feel smart. You don’t need a toolbox to upgrade your life. You just need Wi-Fi, a few bucks, and the guts to unplug your old lamp.
Condo living can be smart living, too.
And if I can do it? You can damn sure do it.