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September 15, 2020

4 Reasons to Automate a Home with Smart Technology

Home automation is not a new thing and certainly not something, which is found only in science fiction. Newer technological advancements have been manufactured to make homes comfortable, and with many people owning smartphones, making your household tech-savvy is the next logical step. 



Today, the technological industry is exploding with excitement and options. More than 30 million households are using smart technology, so if you also want to automate your home as well, here are reasons you should do it as soon as possible. 

1. Increased Security

Many smart home devices come with default passwords. Therefore, the first thing homeowners need to do is make sure hackers cannot force their way into smart devices. They can achieve this by changing passwords into something unique. 

You may also enable two-step authentication. This is a process that involves the verification of information before a person accesses your account. If you’re using Chromecast or any other device from Google (News - Alert), you may use this type of verification and get email alerts. Some of the smart devices you can use to increase the security of your home include:

  • Google Nest
  • Amazon Echo
  • Bluetooth locks

2. Convenience

Connecting smart devices with your smartphone can be convenient and efficient. If you have a home with many windows, motorized blinds can easily help you control the amount of natural light in your home to enhance comfort, protect the interiors, and save energy. Through Wi-Fi or a click of a button, you can automate your blinds to move up and down. 

3. Adjust Temperature

Installing a smart thermostat may help you keep your home cool during summer without incurring expensive bills. You can achieve this by scheduling your HVAC system to operate less when you’re not at home. It’s also possible to program the thermostat to kick in right before your loved ones come home. 

In addition to that, you can control your device remotely. If you have been away for months, and you are planning to come back home, you can log into the thermostat app to adjust the temperature. The app can also send you notifications regarding the interior temperature at home. Some of the apps that you can use to control your smart thermostat include the following:

  • Nexia
  • Google Home
  • Ecobee 
  • Nest 

4. Enhancing Lighting

A smart switch is important for enhancing your lighting without the need to replace all the light bulbs in your household. In case you have in-wall switches, which control many recessed lights in an open area, replacing them with a smart switch can be cost-effective and simple. Wired smart switches, such as Wemo and Lutron, can replace existing ones at home. 

Moreover, you can use smart bulbs that come in different configurations, colors, sizes, and shapes. With these bulbs, it would be simple to smarten the existing light fixtures like a bedside lamp and kitchen pendant light. Smart bulbs, such as Sengled and Philips (News - Alert) Hue, send signals using a low-energy wireless standard referred to as Zigbee. 

The Bottom Line!

Homeowners reap the benefits of using home automation technologies. As smart products become more accessible, users globally upgrade their households. Therefore, if you want to enhance security, lighting, and have a convenient home, you can install smart devices, like motorized shutters, thermostats, and Lutron switches, just to name a few.



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