5 Greatest Advantages Of Smart Home Technology
Smart Home Technology refers to the integration of many different technologies together to provide homeowners with enhanced security and comfort. Home automation is basically building intelligent systems for a house, usually called a smart home. A smart home will monitor and control various home features including lighting, climate control, entertainment systems, security systems, and many other home utilities. It can also contain home medical equipment like monitoring an illness in a senior citizen or an elderly family member, for example, by remotely diagnosing a problem and providing medication.
With home automation devices, many different tasks can be automated. For example, you could set up lighting and security cameras at home once, then have them switch to night mode automatically. These home automation devices are usually connected to personal computers running specific programs that allow them to work. Some examples of home automation devices are weather stations and fire alarms. Another example of smart home technology is a doorbell that sounds when a certain door sensor is triggered. Other examples of devices include smoke detectors, thermostats, garage door openers, and baby monitors. Here is a summary of what you can find:
Energy Efficient Insulation
Upgrading your home insulation will help protect your home and reduce heating and cooling costs. Energy efficient insulation works by providing an extra layer of protection that helps to reduce the amount of heat loss through the roof and walls. High quality insulation should have a R-value of at least 8. The higher the R-value, the more effective it is in reducing air conditioning costs, which in turn helps to preserve natural resources and reduce the carbon footprint we all create. In addition, energy-efficient insulation also enhances the resale value of your home, helping your potential buyers recognize and appreciate the home’s upgrades. The upfront costs for energy efficient insulation may be expensive, but the long-term savings can make it well worth the investment. Home upgrades that improve insulation will keep heating and cooling costs down, which will reduce your energy use. Energy efficient insulation not only reduces heating and cooling costs now and in the future, it can reduce your taxes.
Energy Efficient Lighting Systems
Modern light fixtures are very efficient, producing significantly less light than older designs, which is one of the reasons they use less energy. New and smart home upgrades enable fixtures to be designed to consume less energy. For example, recessed lights may consume up to 50% less energy than traditional halogen lights. Additionally, smart lighting systems typically include energy efficient light bulbs, low voltage lighting, and weatherproof and tamper resistant light bulbs. These upgrades can keep up with energy prices, resulting in lower energy bills and a brighter home that consumes less energy. With an automated lighting system, you won’t need to manually control the lights; instead, the system will do it for you. New systems today often include motion sensors, thermostats, and lamps that will automatically turn the lights on in a room as they become active. New lighting systems can also help protect your home from intruders by turning lights on when doors or windows are opened. These systems also help prevent the risk of fire by automatically turning off lights that are left on. In some States, you have the power to choose your electrical suppliers. Energy efficient lighting systems, coupled with lower electrical rates can soon add up to big savings.
Smart Home Tech
New and smart home upgrades enable your family to conserve energy and save money in the long run. Energy-efficient appliances consume less electricity and provide your home with cool, soothing, and comfortable temperatures. New and smart home upgrades also help protect your home against natural disasters such as hurricanes and tornadoes. Upgrading your system can save you hundreds of thousands of dollars over your lifetime.
Energy Efficient Heating
If you are like many homeowners today, you spend most of your heating bills paying for energy consumption that does nothing to save your environment. Energy-efficient heat pumps replace old and outdated heat pump technology, which saves you money on your heating bills and helps lower your energy consumption. Energy efficient upgrades can also cut your power bills by allowing fans to run when air temperatures are lowest and limiting hot water usage.
Fire Protection
New and improved systems can also help protect your home against fires. With high-tech fire alarm systems, homeowners can set off alarms as smoke inhalation occurs, providing early warning for first responders and preventing massive destruction. Modern fire safety systems can even monitor heat levels and shut off your HVAC units if needed. The many benefits of these exciting new energy-efficient features make smart upgrades in your HVAC system a worthwhile investment.
Take Away
Home Automation technology is advancing at a rapid pace. Home automation devices continue to grow in functionality and size. Some examples of recent developments include: digital lighting and video surveillance, security cameras, home phone systems, wireless Internet access, security motion detectors, and video intercoms. Although some of these devices are still being developed and improved, many experts believe we are seeing the beginnings of smart homes, which will in turn, provide much enhanced security, comfort, convenience, and value to consumers.
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Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
