Recently, I had a chance to attend an industrial exhibit on home automation system in Chennai. The huge number of gadgets and industrial devices displayed indicated the tremendous growth of smart solutions for homes. The automation technology has come a long way since inception. Today we are able to reap the benefits of this huge system in our houses. Smart technology plays a huge role in helping homeowners to monitor, control and even interact with their homes. All this is possible right from your handheld Smartphones.
Smart homes not only provide you with fancy lights that can be turned on and off right from your mobile devices. Rather they provide you with a diverse array of benefits. A recent article on cnet.com states that the monetary value of smart homes in the market is twice as high as regular homes of similar size. Check out this study here at cnet.com.
Let’s have a look at the top five benefits of automating your home.
1. Control over your lighting systems & Appliances
Automation is a great way to get complete control over your lighting solutions. With automation, lighting is transformed from being mere binary devices to highly complex systems. With smart lighting, you can control the intensity, colour and the timing of lighting system. This ensures that you can turn off and on lights and other appliances even when you are not at home, thus saving electricity and improving the safety of your home from accidents.
2. Enhanced Security
Every one of us would have gone through times when we had to rush out of our homes forgetting to lock the doors. With automated locks, you can lock your doors just by pressing a button on your Smartphone. Also, these smart security systems alert you when any intruder breaks into your home, thereby enhancing security.
3. Control over the Temperature in your house
One of the most frustrating things is coming back home from a long day at work, only to find that the home is either freezing cold or hot like a desert. With smart thermostats, you can program your room to reach a particular temperature. Also, you can adjust the temperature from anywhere in your house or even while you are not in the house.
4. Keep an eye over family members or kids
With wireless HD cameras that give you live feedback; you can have an eye over your kids, even when you are not at home. This gives great peace of mind to parents who work while the kids are at home.
5. Huge Savings in Utility Bills
This is one of the major reasons why people make the switch to home automation systems. They are a great way to reduce electricity bills, thereby helping you make huge savings in your monthly utility bills.
You can put a price on the peace and security a home automation system brings in. Also, when you factor in the luxury and comfort factor, a home automation system is truly worth the investment. So get a smart home system today and reap the numerous benefits.
