Through home automation, you will achieve a smart home that will allow you to save on your energy bill and increase comfort and security.
The concept of a smart home that responds to our needs even from a distance is perhaps the closest thing to home automation. The word comes from Latin (domus) and represents the use of technology (and automation) in a home, with the aim of increasing the safety and comfort of residents, as well as reducing energy bills.
Through home automation, it is possible to control everything from lights and sockets to washing machines, irrigation systems, doors, and gates: everything you can imagine (and connect to the internet).
In addition to increasing the value of the home, another advantage of home automation is the reduction in insurance costs, as it reduces the risk of potential incidents in the home.
Smart home: level 1
Currently, there are home automation solutions for (almost) all budgets. In fact, large stores that sell building materials have, for example, smart outlets, remote-controlled lights, as well as door and window sensors. This is level 1 of a smart home that you can build according to your budget.
However, remember that to have a smart home, you also need to invest in smart appliances, such as a smart TV, so that they can be connected to the internet and controlled remotely via an app installed on your cell phone.
The blinds will also have to be electric so that they can incorporate a sensor, the irrigation system will have to have Wi-Fi, and so on. So, if you are thinking of investing in a renovation, it will be worth making a plan listing your needs and desires and seeking quotes from companies that offer home automation solutions.
Work out how much you can save, for example, on your electricity bill, how much your property could increase in value, and then do the math. You can always set up a piggy bank for this investment. Or, alternatively, you can modify your home in stages, or room by room.
How can I save energy with home automation?
Imagine being able to control your blinds and thus make better use of sunlight in winter and cool your home by controlling sunlight in summer. If you have air conditioning, it is also easier to control the climate in your home, as well as remotely turning off the light in that room that insists on staying on day and night.
In the case of appliances, you will be able to program them for off-peak hours which, combined with a two-hourly tariff, for example, allows you to reduce your electricity bill. If you have solar panels installed, you will also be able to close the cycle and manage your needs in an integrated way.
More comfort and security
Through the use of home automation, it is possible, for example, to detect water or gas leaks, fires, or broken windows by installing security cameras, which also allow you to monitor your home in real time. You can also install systems that allow your home to alert the authorities when an intruder is detected.
Virtual assistants will help you with this task of giving commands to your home. Whether it's Siri (from Apple), Alexa (from Amazon), or Google Assistant, just to name the most well-known ones, it is through them that you will be able to control almost everything... while sitting on the couch.
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