Monthly costs for typical setup.
Average household ($500 setup)
Electricity for smart devices: ~$2/month (LED + IoT idle). Cloud subscriptions (Eufy free vs Ring $5/mo): $0-5/mo. Pro: smart thermostat saves 20% on $200/mo HVAC = $40/mo savings.
Premium household ($3000 setup)
Electricity: ~$5/month. Subscriptions: $10-30/mo (security + cloud + premium audio). Net: $40-50/mo cost · ROI -8 months on energy savings.
⚠ Subscription audit recommended every 6 months · cancel unused.
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