Because we know that technology is gaining more and more prominence, we've put together the best smart homes for sale in Portugal. We're sure one of them will suit you and will help you save energy while increasing your comfort and safety.
What is a home with home automation?
The term “home automation” refers to state-of-the-art computer and electronic technologies capable of consolidating smarter spaces, such as houses or apartments. The aim is to simplify everyday tasks, which are then automated.
Making the home smarter means, among other things:
- Installing more recent, top-of-the-range, energy-efficient appliances that can be managed via a cell phone app;
- Installing surveillance cameras and burglar alarms to increase security inside and outside the home, capable of sending alerts in dangerous situations;
- Using smartphones as remote controls to regulate air conditioning functions or even to cook remotely;
- Using voice commands to carry out simple everyday actions, such as opening and closing blinds, turning lights on and off, etc.
- These actions can be done effortlessly, often without having to leave the sofa.
Advantages of living in a smart home?
We can consider four major advantages of living in a home automation system, which relies on efficient and innovative solutions capable of revolutionizing the way we organize our homes.
- Maximum convenience: a smart home is synonymous with comfort and helps you carry out household chores, saving time. Now everything can be done remotely, even if your hands are full;
- Energy saving: a home automation system tends to be a highly energy-efficient home. It is important to automate energy systems, such as lighting and heating, in order to achieve long-term energy savings, avoid waste and reduce the ecological footprint;
- Enhanced security: one of the advantages of a smart home is the high level of security that can be achieved thanks to modern alarms, which can predict dangerous situations. In addition, home automation systems are also able to warn of malfunctions or water spills;
- Higher property value: Choosing to transform your home environments with a home automation system means increasing the value of your property, which will be assigned a higher energy class than a traditional home.
It should be noted that although a smart home offers many advantages, it also has some disadvantages, associated with the high price of real estate, which is changing. In some cases, it's more plausible to buy a house and renovate it little by little to make it smarter and more efficient. Let's see what work can be started.
Steps to make your home as smart as possible
To start making your home smarter, you should gradually acquire new devices for your home.
Although the latest products offer the best specifications, it is always advisable to do a cost-benefit analysis to see what difference they will make to your life.
- Security cameras: increasingly in demand, most can be managed via smartphone, sending notifications according to unexpected movements;
- Smart locks: in addition to installing alarms, locks can be installed on doors that open via a cell phone code or card (as we see in lodgings and hotels), without any key;
- Robot vacuum cleaners: these are very common these days because not only can they be programmed to clean at the best time, but they are also capable of vacuuming with great precision;
- Smart air conditioning: heating and thermal insulation systems can be programmed, as well as turning themselves off when no one is at home;
- Smart sockets: when household appliances are not in use, they can be turned off and avoid the costly stand-by;
- Kitchen robots: the Bimby is an excellent investment for those who want to make their favorite dishes and others quickly;
- Virtual assistant: we couldn't fail to mention virtual assistants like Google, Siri and Alexa, who will simplify every minute of your day-to-day life, whether it's turning lights on or off or regulating the temperature.
Note that a home automation system should always be personalized according to your preferences, even if it keeps up with innovations in the technology market. Always do a price comparison of the equipment to see which best suits your budget.
And if you think that having a smart home is an impossible dream, we have good news: there are several houses and apartments with more or less advanced home automation with prices starting at 120,000 thousand euros. Take a look at our selection and start simplifying your life.
Source: Idealista/News