Home office with Home Connect: Smart home tricks for remote work

Working from home has many advantages: you can skip the daily commute and nobody will ever know if you joined that important call while still in pyjamas. That being said, there are some downsides to it. Some of us can’t imagine a day at work without a dose of watercooler talk. Others may find it difficult to stay motivated throughout the day.

With that in mind, we prepared a couple of home automation ideas that will help you make the most out of home office. Working smart beats working hard – and we know a thing or two about smart stuff ;)

Coffee will get your workday started, but nothing can keep you going better than a good lunch. And since you’re staying home anyway, why not whip up something quick and delicious? It's a healthier option than ordering a takeaway – and provides a much-needed break from the routine of work. If you need a culinary inspiration, there’s plenty of great recipes in the Home Connect app. And don’t worry about getting your dish out of the oven on time – even if you'll get a bit too absorbed with work, the smart oven won’t and will automatically turn off once the program is finished.

And speaking of distractions: juggling home chores and professional work can be a minefield of such problems. A laundry finishing in the middle of an absorbing task can certainly by a major concentration breaker – so why not plan it out a bit more efficiently? With the Home Connect app you can set it up before work and make sure that it finishes just in time for your lunch break. A well planned day is a recipe for a chore-free evening.

These are just a few of many tricks that may help you thrive in the home office. There’s no one-fits-all formula for working from home, but hopefully, you can use these ideas to build up your own routine. Good luck!