“Smart home” technology is an evolutionary step in creating increased comfort. By working in automatic mode, an intelligent system helps to facilitate the management of your living quarters, make life in them more convenient and safe.
In addition to its practicality, the “Smart house” complex is distinguished by its considerable flexibility: if necessary, it can be easily supplemented and scaled. Apartment owners do not need to immediately equip their homes with high-tech sensors, sockets and household appliances that support Wi-Fi. Home automation can be phased in with new features added each step of the way.
On the international real estate platform REALTING many houses for sale are equipped with a smart home system.
What does a “Smart home” consist of?
Regardless of how the system is created, it includes a number of basic elements:
- The controller is the head unit that connects all the components of the complex into a single whole.
- Sensors are devices that collect data and redirect it to the controller.
- Actuators are devices responsible for executing commands that come from the controller.
- Household appliances and electrical appliances can range from a music center to a kettle.
“Smart home” technology is often controlled using an application installed on a tablet or smartphone. It provides the ability to configure the system and set its commands. This artificial intelligence can also be controlled using a special remote control.
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Technological possibilities
The functionality of a “Smart home” depends on what elements are included in its composition. For example, safety systems can respond to rising temperatures and humidity, movement or smoke. Components responsible for creating comfort enable you to adjust lighting parameters, regulate air conditioning and even cook food in one click.
The capabilities of the intelligent system also allow you to water house plants, send commands to the robot vacuum cleaner to start cleaning procedures and start up a number of other useful functions.
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Features of the “Smart home”
Smart technology works according to the preset settings. For example, you can program a command according to which the system will turn on the light in the hallway at 19:00 – by the time you usually come home from work. If it is hot in the apartment at that time, you can also adjust the air conditioning parameters.
As a result, the system will supply lighting at exactly 19:00, redirecting the appropriate command from the controller to the smart lamps in the hallway. In addition, the air conditioner will work after the temperature sensor notifies the head unit about the high temperature in the room. If the apartment is cool, the air conditioning will not turn on, saving energy.
Due to the well-thought-out functionality of the “Smart home”, it becomes possible not only to create an appropriate degree of comfort and safety within its premises, but also to significantly reduce the cost of electricity. In addition, personal time is saved. To turn on the lights, music or air conditioning, you no longer need to get up from a comfortable chair. All commands are set through an application on your portable device or using voice commands.
How to choose the right “Smart home”?
The modern market offers an ample selection of intelligent systems, but not all of them can be combined with each other. It is important to take this nuance into account when buying. First of all, you need to choose the right manufacturer for your controller – in the future, you will only be able to combine with it sensors produced by the same company.
In general terms, you need to choose a suitable system taking its functionality into account. The simplest solution is to purchase a basic kit that includes a controller and sensors that are compatible with each other. In the future, using this technology, you can always improve it by adding the missing equipment you want. After making a purchase, you just need to unpack and install all the elements of the system, then start them up and configure them according to the instructions.
