In this article, we will look at what smart home devices can control, ways to make your home more innovative, and how it can make your home safer as well.
Having a smart home and being able to control your home from anywhere, and staying informed of everything that is happening is fantastic!
It is straightforward and practical nowadays to have the tools to help us in our daily tasks.
Using this equipment to protect ourselves and our family has become even more exciting.
Almost everything has become smart nowadays: phones, watches, coffee makers, vacuum cleaners, and even cars!
Wherever we look, we will find something that is already being automated; notice in your life how many devices you already own and use.
We are currently closer than ever to living our lives like "The Jetsons." if you are not familiar with the show, search it up later 😉
Do you want to know how to make your home automated? Then keep on reading.
What is smart home automation?
Smart home devices can control various devices, both individually and simultaneously. It uses devices connected to the Internet to monitor and control multiple things in your home, such as lights, cameras, locks, and more.
The devices are connected to a network and are accessed by a smartphone, computer, or virtual assistant such as Siri, Alexa, Google, etc.
If you are brand new to this world of home automation, don't worry! I once was a newbie too, and I can guide you on automating your home thoroughly.
Some products can actually leave your home looking entirely like the ones you see in movies and cartoons.
A smart home gives you control over everything in your home, but you don't need to buy everything at once, keep that in mind.
Here, you will learn exciting things, and you will be able to implement them in your home or wherever you find it necessary.
Build-a-house
A smart home allows you to build and expand as needed. This can depend on how much money you are willing to spend or even how much you want to control.
The fantastic part is that the devices can learn and adapt according to the routines programmed by you.
Here are a couple of devices you can use to build your smart home:
- Intelligent lighting
- Smart thermostat
- Window sensors
- Garage door control
- Video doorbell
- Security cameras
- Smart lock
Products to build a smart home
Today we will not talk about all the other products that you can control, such as vacuum cleaner, coffee maker, etc. Instead, we'll be focusing a little bit more on the security aspect.
Let's talk a little about each one:
Intelligent lighting
Having lights that turn on or off without using your fingers is already good enough. In addition, you can control individual lights or the entire environment; this is one of the best parts of the system!
Besides, there are different ways too, such as by voice, by hour, or simply because you are in the environment. Fantastic, isn't it?
Remember, this will depend on the configuration and the devices you have. But imagine that, coupled with the security system.
Lights integrated with motion sensors can trigger the lights. And there are several ways to customize how and when this happens.
You can put a rule that whenever your alarm goes off, all the lights in the house turn on automatically. Again, making you feel more secure if someone is your home.
Light controls are also perfect for environments where lights are often left on. Sensors that turn the lights on and off also help in the economic aspect and save you a couple of bucks. Which, in the end, ends up paying for the device itself.
Presence sensors that activate the lamps also help to check that there is no stranger in the room. For example, if you are coming home at night and notice that the garage light is on, you can turn all the lights in the house to ensure your safety.
A great use of sensors
If you have children or older people at home, light sensors can be highly beneficial. But, as we all know, children often leave the lights on, and older people think they can walk in the dark and end up getting hurt by it.
A motion detector can be programmed to turn on lights when motion is present. And after a certain amount of time with no motion, they will turn off once again.
To add intelligent lighting to your security system, you will need a light switch compatible with a motion detector. You can choose one that fits your personal budgets and needs.
Smart thermostat
Smart home devices can control thermostats, allowing you to wake up to a warm house, and go to sleep in a cold one without even getting out of bed!
These products have been on the market for quite some time, but some smart thermostats can be synchronized with the smart home security system and used for an additional purpose.
When connected to the smoke system, smart thermostats work together in the event of a fire. In addition, smoke detectors can send a signal to the thermostat, warning you to turn off the air system. This is incredibly important.
When programmed correctly, the thermostat will cut off air circulation and potentially give you enough time to get out of the room safely.
Window sensors
Window sensors are small devices with great potential. There is a lot you can do and many ways to customize.
If your smart security system offers an application, you can receive alerts on your phone if something has been opened or if it remains open after a certain time.
Imagine if someone opened a window during the night, you could program to give an alert on your cell phone, turn on the lights and trigger an alarm—all without moving a finger.
Garage door control and video doorbells
Imagine running late for an important delivery. Wouldn't it be easy to open your garage with a click of a button wherever you are?
You can do so when using a garage door controller. You can open and close your garage door when getting home, making it super efficient to get home.
Additionally, you watch the packages arrive safely with video doorbells such as the ever-famous Ring doorbell, which allows you to talk and hear anyone nearby and communicate with someone outside your home.
Smart lock
A smart home security app allows you to lock or unlock the door without leaving your location. Smart locks also allow you to create individual or temporary user codes.
When you are away from home, you can give a code to anyone—someone who will clean your house, for example. As the code is unique, it only works on the days and times it is scheduled, and you know exactly when they are accessed.
Smart home devices can control locks which allow for a great control of your home and safety.
Security cameras
Nowadays, it is more common to hear that people are working at home, isn't it? But children are also staying at home during their school hours. However, they end school before working hours.
Even with a babysitter, a smart solution is to leave an office where children study, allowing you to check on them through indoor cameras. However, the fun does not stop there.
After school, children love to play in the backyard. It is possible to leave cameras outside the house and thus know everything that is happening, both on a monitor and your cell phone.
Additionally, these cameras can be used to watch over babysitters and make sure they are taking good care of your children.
The bottom line
Smart homes are safer homes. A professionally designed, installed, and monitored system customized to meet your specific needs is ideal for everyone.
In addition, smart home automation makes everyday life easier, more convenient, and - when integrated with a security alarm system - more secure.
And best of all, you can start your project now and schedule it to your budget.
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