Smart technology has become increasingly popular in recent years, infiltrating many different aspects of our lives. Nowadays, more homeowners are implementing smart technology in their homes to make life more convenient, lower energy bills, lower their carbon footprint and operate their home more efficiently.
A smart home might sound like something from a sci-fi movie, but the truth is that many Australian homeowners are already implementing this technology in their homes. There is a huge range of smart appliances, systems, appliances and gadgets you can use in your home nowadays. If you are just beginning the transition to smart technology, however, it’s important to focus on a few key areas.
Let’s take a look at a few simple changes you can make to start implementing smart technology in your home.
Choose A System
Every smart home needs a central hub to control operations. If you only have one or two smart devices, you might choose to use their dedicated apps to control the devices. On the other hand, if you truly want to build out your smart home and include multiple devices, you will need to select the appropriate ecosystem.
The big three are Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and the Apple HomeKit. Both Google Assistant and Alexa are compatible with a wide range of devices. HomeKit on the other hand is more limited but is the right choice for Apple fans. Spend some time researching the different systems to find the right choice for your smart home goals.
Install Smart Lighting
Lighting is one of the most simple smart features to install and also provides the most benefit. Smart lighting can be an excellent choice for those looking to increase home security as you can schedule your lights to come on at any time.
You can also control your energy use, taking firm control of how often the lights in your home are on. There is a choice of smart bulbs that you can choose from to begin your smart lighting implementation.
Use Smart Speakers
A smart speaker allows you to control the various smart technologies in your home using voice activation. The Amazon Echo and Google Home are the leading technologies when it comes to smart speakers. Once up and running, you can speak to the assistant and request them to operate different smart technologies throughout your home.
Before you sit down to watch a movie ask Alexa to dim the lights. Or instruct Google to turn up the heat when it gets cold. Controlling your smart system with voice controls makes using and interacting with your smart home easier than ever.
Consider A Smart Thermostat
Turning the AC or the heat in your home up and down all day can drive your energy bills sky-high. A smart thermostat allows you to control the temperature in your home with ease.
Most smart thermostats can easily be integrated into your smart home setup so you can control them using your mobile device or through your smart speaker. You can also control your smart thermostat remotely allowing you to heat or cool your home when you’re on the way home so it is at the perfect temperature when you get back.
Take The Leap And Start Implementing Smart Technology In Your Home
There are countless ways that you can add smart technology to your home, in addition to the methods listed above. Modern home security systems, multi-room audio systems, smart smoke detectors and smart irrigation can all be utilised in your home to make your life more convenient.
The future for homeowners is smart technology, so be sure to start making the transition to smart technology now so you don’t get left behind as the world moves forward.