Yonomi, Inc. Blog Make Thanksgiving Day Prep Simpler With Smart Home Tech

 Thanksgiving celebrations may look a little different this year. Staying home and hosting small socially-distanced backyard gatherings might be the move for many. Some may decide to cook micro-feasts for their households despite canceled travel plans. If you’re planning on celebrating Thanksgiving this year at home, check out these Yonomi Routines that will assist you in cooking and entertaining your quarantine pod.    Set The Ambiance For The MealEven though you’re eating at home, you can use smart bulbs to mimic the lighting of your favorite restaurant. Read more about how to create restaurant-quality lighting here. Create a new Routine in the Yonomi App called “Dinner Time” with the following actions:Living room bulbs set to 50%Chandelier bulbs dim to 30%Dining room lamp set to 40%Kitchen LIFX bulbs dim to 40%Dining Room Sonos plays Thanksgiving Top TracksTrigger Play Room Sonos One to announce, “Dinner Time!”Devices you’ll need: Smart bulbs and dimmers from Philips Hue, LIFX, or Lutron, Sonos Speaker   Dine Al FrescoTurn your backyard into a social-distancing oasis for dining al fresco and enjoying after-dinner cocktails on the patio.Create a new Routine in the Yonomi App called “Dinner Outside” with the following actions:Play Autumn Acoustic playlist on SonosTurn on WeMo switch to engage the outdoor heaterTurn on outdoor string lightsTurn on porch lightsDevices you’ll need: Philips Hue or Osram Lightify outdoor lights, WeMo switch, and Sonos Speaker   Set the Mood with MusicAfter indulging in turkey and pie, create a relaxing atmosphere by putting on vinyl records. Read more about connecting your record player to Sonos here.  Create a new Routine called “Vinyl Routine” with the following actions:To achieve this routine, begin by manually turning on the turntable and starting the record.Turn on Sonos speakerSet bulbs 65% at a warm yellowAdjust temperature to 70 degreesDevices you’ll need: Philips Hue or LIFX Bulbs, Sonos Speaker, ecobee or Honeywell Thermostat   Take an After-Dinner NapIf turkey makes you sleepy, treat yourself to an afternoon snooze after a full day of eating. Create a new Routine called “Nap Routine” with the following actions:Dim living room lights to a soft yellowTurn living room lamp offTurn up the heat Start Roomba i7Devices you’ll need: Philips Hue or LIFX Bulb, Roomba i7, Honeywell Thermostat or ecobee Thermostat Got some other Thanksgiving Routine ideas up your sleeves? Let us know in the comments.