Benefits of Having a Smart Home
Imagine pulling up to your home on a dark wintery night and the house is dark. The walkways is poorly lit and could be slippery. You forgot to turn on the outside lights even though you knew you would be home late. Once you step inside it is cold and will take a bit before things warm up. This is not a homecoming you want.
Now imagine driving up to your home with exterior safety lights already on, a walkway well lit to avoid falls and a front porch welcoming you with a light so you can easily get in. The doors have been unlocked via your smartphone app and the heat has been on for twenty minutes so you walk into a comfortable space. A few inside lights are on as well to give the illusion of being occupied, and you have set your music to turn on once you enter your Smart Home.
This is just one example of the difference a Smart Home could make in your life. We live in an advancing technology world where everything is at our fingertips. In fact, they are conveniently on our phone or tablet and readily accessible. Now, that same technology that we enjoy so much on our smartphones is available in our homes. Smart homes take advantage of automation technology and modern building techniques to give homeowners a new level of control. Who wouldn’t love being able to control lighting, entertainment, locks, security cameras and temperature from the convenience of a smartphone or tablet?
Here are a few of the benefits of installing Smart Home features in your home.
- Convenience – This is one of the biggest reasons that people build, purchase or install smart home technology. Remote access to systems including heating and cooling systems, intercoms, music, security, locks and multimedia devices throughout the home can be a major time saver and make your home easier to use.
- Safety – The second major reason why homeowners choose to install Smart Home technology is the ability to keep loved ones safe. A Smart Home can alert the police or fire department in the event of an emergency as well as allow for monitoring of doors, windows and security systems or surveillance cameras.
- Energy Management and Savings – Smart Homes allow homeowners to manage energy consumption. For example, lights can shut off automatically when no one is in a room, and the thermostat can be set to let the indoor temperature drop during the day before returning it to a more comfortable level just before residents arrive home in the evening. All of these automated tasks, along with modern, energy-efficient appliances, combine to save on electricity, water and natural gas, thereby reducing the strain on natural resources.
- Resale – When it comes time to sell a Smart Home there are many unique and amazing selling features that will be effective selling points for buyers. Labor intensive tasks such as watering the lawn, controlling lights or locks can be done easily from the convenience and ease of a smartphone or tablet.