What is Smart Home Technology?
Smart home technology is a general term given to devices that have been fitted with communication technology enabling them to talk to each other. Smart home devices are usually connected using a WiFi network however Z-Wave, Zigbee and Bluetooth technologies can also be used to link smart home devices.
You can control your smart home technology using your smartphone, tablet or laptop to control them when you’re at home, out and about, and even on holidays. As well as using your phone you can also use your voice, sensors and buttons to activate things that you want to happen.
What is Home Automation?
Home Automation is all about making your life easier. It allows you to automate repetitive tasks or remotely control your smart home gadgets from anywhere with the touch of a button or even your voice! Using a combination of smart home devices you are able to automate anything from making a cup of tea when your alarm goes off to turning on the heater 30 minutes before you arrive home. The possibilities are endless.
Why Have a Smart Home?
Having a smart home can save time and make life easier because you can:
Automate everyday tasks instead of doing everything manually
Control your smart appliances and smart devices from anywhere
Customise your smart home technology so they are best suited to your needs.
Increase your independence and reduce your reliance on others.
Have control over your environment and interact with it in a way that is accessible for you
What is possible with a Smart Home?
These are just some of the possibilities!
Boil the kettle automatically at 7am every morning
Play something on TV by using your voice
Turn your light off without having to get out of bed again
Turn on the hallway lights as you go down the hallway
Automate heating and cooling
Stream security camera footage to your phone, tablet or computer
Connect your doorbell camera to your phone to see who is at your front door
Tell you the weather, news and recipes, and remind you what’s on for the day
Do the vacuuming for you
Open your blinds automatically with just your voice or at a certain time of day
Unlock the front door from anywhere with your phone when someone arriveS
Ready to create your personalised smart home?
How does it work?
1. Book in a Smart Home Consultation
2. We design and install your solution
3. Ongoing education and support
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