Smartphones offer much more than just the ability to keep us entertained. In fact, advanced smart technology is now making its way into our homes. The next step in this technological evolution is the integration of smart home technology. In fact, now is the ideal time to begin taking advantage of these capabilities.
Making the transition to smart home technology can not only offer improved control over every aspect of your home’s operation, but can also bolster home accessibility and safety. Furthermore, the transition to a smarter home can also result in greater energy savings and lower maintenance costs.
Smart Appliances
One of the best and simplest ways to invest in smart home technology is through the installation of smart appliances, such as a Nest Learning Thermostat or a smart oven. With such appliances, you can take advantage of apps available on your mobile device to take control of your home’s functions from anywhere. Have you ever worried that you might have left your oven on before leaving home? Concerned about your air conditioning running and using up too much energy while you are away? Now, thanks to smart home technology, there is no need to be concerned. These appliances and their accompanying apps allow you to check on and control your home even when you are not physically present.
Smart Home Apps
The sky’s the limit in terms of the apps that are being released to the market practically every day. Developers are continually creating both devices and apps designed to control everything from water usage to home stereos to lawn care. You can even find apps that will assist you with filling your pet’s food bowl and handling your grocery shopping.
Smart Home Safety
Smart home technology can also help to avoid potential disasters and keep loved ones safe. For example, security systems are available that allow homeowners to monitor everyone coming and going from their home and even receive alerts of suspicious activities. Everything necessary to keep your home safe can be controlled and monitored from your smartphone, delivering a safer home environment for your entire family.
Smart Homes for the Elderly
Homeowners with elderly parents and/or children will find that smart home technology tools can also provide greater peace of mind. For instance, alerts can be sent directly to your smartphone anytime a member of your family returns or leaves home. Voice commands have also been incorporated into smart home technology apps. Such commands can help to significantly improve the quality of life of the disabled or elderly.
Energy efficiency can also be tremendously improved with the use of smart home technology. The latest technology makes it possible to operate appliances using the least amount of energy. You can even save money on the cost of your water bill by investing in faucet technology that helps to make the most of water usage in the shower while at the same time delivering a more enjoyable shower experience.
Although many types of smart home technology remain in early development, the future of such technology remains bright, making now the ideal time to begin making changes.
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By Todd Penna
