Whether your project is a new build or renovation, it provides the perfect opportunity to install technology that will make your customers’ lives easier.
It also helps their homes become more energy and cost efficient.
And in this article, we take a look at the smart home technology you should know about your next residential project.
Smart home technology
The term “smart home” is becoming more and more a buzzword as home technology is being integrated into homes both old and new, providing convenience, convenience, security and energy efficiency.
Also called “smart home automation”, it refers to a dwelling in which lighting, heating, air conditioning, appliances and entertainment systems can interact
Computers and security systems are digital, and can be controlled remotely from any room in the house, via a smartphone or the Internet.
Smart homes have gained huge popularity in the past two decades, allowing homeowners to save energy and enjoy the ease and convenience of controlling lighting.
HVAC systems and window coverings, even when they are not home.
Any device that uses electricity can become part of a home network and can be controlled by voice
remote control, tablet or smartphone, and can be used in any room of the house.
Smart outdoor solutions
In addition to windows, doors, insulation, and roofing, glass has become the material of choice for aesthetics as well as conservation efforts in home design.
One of the latest technologies is smart glass, which switches from transparent to varying degrees of opacity on demand, providing instant privacy, customized shading and energy control.
Smart glass also has the ability to change its light transmission properties when voltage, light or heat is applied, turning it transparent or semi-transparent with the click of a button.
When the electric current is turned on, light can pass through, and the panels become clear, and when they are turned off, they become opaque, providing privacy.
With a sleek and modern design, smart glass windows, doors and skylights help make homes energy efficient.
It provides increased safety and comfort, while eliminating the need for blinds, while providing an unobstructed view.
The strategic use of smart glass also facilitates the control of sun glare and radiation, and creates the ability to redirect natural light.
Incorporating smart glass into home design can increase productivity and happiness for its residents due to increased exposure to natural light.
In addition, architectural daylighting using smart glass solutions reduces the energy use of artificial lighting,
While protecting the interior spaces of the house from exposure to sunlight, through harmful ultraviolet rays.
Smart home interior solutions
Within the home, smart technology can improve how a utility performs, or make a room more functional and energy efficient.
Here are some examples:
Smart lighting
Smart lighting is a technology designed to save energy while improving efficiency and safety.
This allows homeowners to automate and control their lights remotely using a smartphone, tablet or smart assistant, such as Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa.
Smart lighting eliminates the need for traditional switches and provides more control over your lights.
While more expensive than traditional bulbs, smart LED bulbs use less energy and last longer, with an average life of up to 15,000 hours.
Smart light works by using wireless connectivity standards such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or Zigbee to connect to an app on a device or directly to an automation system.
And smart lighting integrates with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri, as well as other smart home devices.
Smart light bulbs are LED lights that contain software that connects to the Internet via an application.
Smart Kitchen
Smart home technology can bring convenience and cost savings to any kitchen,
saving time and energy, while being more efficient and sustainable.
Various kitchen functions can be controlled by smartphone or tablet,
using Amazon Echo or Google Nest Hub
Which is activated by a voice command or a tap on the screen.
Homeowners can also grab a recipe,
make a quick conversion from grams to teaspoons or change the music from classical to rock while cooking.
The smart kitchen will also contain smart appliances.
The kitchen is perhaps one of the most technologically advanced rooms in the home,
and it’s getting smarter.
And smart home devices are just one example:
A smart fridge can keep grocery lists, set expiration dates for staple foods,
and create an index of recipes.
Or even detect which family member is invading the icebox with a built-in camera.
Some come with a web browser through which you can order groceries from home.
The smart oven can also be turned on and off, controlled remotely, or preheated on the go.
Users can send recipes to their oven to set the temperature and use Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant for voice control.
Smart dishwashers have improved functionality and efficiency,
as washing cycles can be started at any time through a smartphone.
Users can receive alerts when detergent is low or when a wash cycle is finished,
and create cleaning cycles for their own laundry.
And to save on utility bills, it will monitor neighborhood energy usage and automatically activate when power consumption is low.
Using automatic sensors, it can adjust water and energy usage to operate efficiently.
smart bathroom
From smart mirrors to privacy glass to high-tech shower systems,
there are countless ways to improve bathroom design.
And make the space more pleasant and comfortable,
and help the whole environment at the same time.
Here are some ideas:
Smart toilets offer heated seats, a hands-free flushing system,
automatic lid opening and closing, and deodorizers.
Other features may include water efficiency, drying functions, heated seat, built-in speakers,
dehumidifier,
And multi-color lighting, all of which can be controlled by voice.
Smart showers can be run from the bedroom, provide preferred water pressure and temperature,
or even include a TV.
Electronic shower heads can be used to dramatically reduce water flow and save on utility costs,
simply by connecting them to a smartphone.
Some of the more advanced systems allow homeowners to control and customize every element of the shower, such as water,
steam, sound, and lighting, to create a spa-like experience.
Smart glass is the perfect bathroom design solution because of its simple aesthetic and ability to create instant privacy,
eliminating the need for traditional shower curtains.
Smart glass also makes small spaces appear larger and lets in natural light.
Smart mirrors often include energy-efficient,
adjustable LED lights that will do everything from provide more light for makeup application to provide nighttime lighting.
Some even have an Alexa-enabled stereo sound system with a microphone.
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