Fun fact: ‘Smart’ is an acronym for ‘Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology.’ This term refers to up-to-date devices which enable refined automation and easy control of your home’s utilities and functions. Smart technology can be remotely controlled by the user’s voice or another device to allow comfortable and fast-paced living. To create a smart home of your own, here are some tips:
Use smart appliances
Smart appliances aren’t just easy on the eye and easy to use; they’re also easier on the environment. Voice command makes it less of a task to turn devices off, and the ability to select lower power settings means fitting smart devices in your home will lower your energy usage. There are a whole range of smart home appliances on the market, including:
- Smart TVs
- Smart meters
- Smart locks and doors
- Smart security cameras, doorbells and motion sensors
- Smart pet feeding devices
- Smart kitchen appliances
Smart lighting
Tap into modern interior design by lighting up your home the smart way. Smart lighting enables you to control the ambience of your home with the help of a Wi-Fi connection. Most smart lighting systems offer a mobile application in which you can efficiently manage the lighting in each room from the central hub. You can also manage your home while you’re out, and if any lights are left on, you’ll be able to switch them off through your app.
Smart meters
Smart meters are a great way to save on your monthly expenses and carbon emissions. These ensure you can easily control the temperature of your home, and some even have an automated system which can regulate the temperature on their own.
Smart security
Making your home secure has never been easier with new-age, affordable technology. One of the best examples of this is the smart doorbell, which works as a security camera, a way to answer your door or accept parcels through your phone, and a motion sensor which alerts you when someone is nearby. Smart security isn’t only useful for deterring or capturing intrusions on camera, it can also help you keep an eye on your children and pets.
Smart fridges and freezers
Smart fridges enable energy saving and can even reduce food waste with the most advanced systems offering food expiry date notifications, calendar integration, and internal cameras to see inside without having to open the door.
Smart plugs
Smart plugs are a cheap and easy way to make your home’s interior a little more modern. These plugs can turn many standard devices and appliances ‘smart’ and include phone app integration, with voice hubs like Alexa, Google, and Apple’s Siri.
Smart audio systems
Bring your home
to life with surround-sound and voice-controlled entertainment. The difference between regular speakers and an Amazon echo or Google home system is that these speakers have optimised audio quality, respond to verbal commands, and can be integrated with the TV to optimise your watching experience. You can also ask them anything, from tomorrow’s weather forecast to how to spell ‘zucchini’, smart speakers are always handy to keep around the house.
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