Is Smart Home Tech the Answer?

For the last few decades, nothing has altered everyday life as much as the the ever-changing face of technology. New technology is exciting and valuable, as it can help us to tackle problems for which we previously had no solutions. For a long time however, the most basic area of our lives—the home—was left relatively untouched and gadget free. In recent years, however, there has been a revolution of sorts when it comes to smart home technology. Homes across the world are slowly being transformed by gadgets and other devices. So is smart home tech the answer? Well, it depends on what the problem is.

…to Global Warming

It might sound a little bit strange to talk about smart home technology when we are looking for a solution to global warming and other environmental issues that are facing us. However, there are a lot of ways in which smart home technology is the answer to many of these problems. Solar panels are helping people to not only reduce the amount of finite energy sources that they use, but also produce their own renewable energy. Smart thermostats, such as the Nest, are helping us to reduce the amount of energy that is wasted on heating and cooling, and some home automation systems, such as those by Vivint, or SmartHome USA, are allowing people to control their lighting with their smartphones.

…to Solving Money Problems

As mentioned, you can now install smart thermostats, which will monitor your energy usage, and allow you to cut back on your monthly bills by saving on heating and cooling. There are plenty of other ways in which you can save money with smart home technology, including special showerheads and other gadgets. Imagine being able to shut off anything in your home with a little help from your smart phone. You would be able to use as little energy as possible while you are gone, and as soon as you are ready to head home, turn on the thermostat and lights to welcome you back.

…to Home Security Problems

Arguably the reason for home automation first taking off was as a way to protect a home from intrusion. Home alarms have been around for some years now, but they are now more advanced than ever. The right system will come complete with motion detectors for windows and doors, an automatic lock and keypad entry, a timer for lighting control, and security cameras that feed footage to your smartphone. The most advanced systems will allow you to control every aspect with your smartphone, and receive alerts for emergencies.

…to Tiredness

Ok, perhaps tiredness is not a huge problem facing society, but there is no doubt that it is something for which you would probably like to find a solution in your own life. Using smart home technology, you can control just about every aspect of your house with your smartphone. You can also buy automatic floor cleaners and vacuums, such as the iRobot, to do your housework for you. You can also create an entire home theater system that will make sure that all you have to do when you get home from work is sit down and relax. You can link your television, sound, and lighting together, control it with your smart device, and lay back and relax.