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In the past couple\nof decades, we have gone from relying on corded phones for the bulk of our\ncommunication to tiny computers in our pockets that are capable of dozens of\nsimultaneous communication functions.",[276,280,281],{},"If smartphones were one of the major tech developments of the 2000s,\ndevelopment of smart homes are without a doubt, a big new step.",[276,283,284],{},"Smart home technology generally refers to any suite of devices, appliances, or\nsystems that connect into a common network that can be independently and\nremotely controlled. When your home technology works together in one system,\nit can also be referred more loosely as a “connected home”. For example, your\nhome's lights, audio speakers, TVs, security cameras, locks, appliances and\nmore are all connected into a common system, which can be controlled from your\nsmart phone or through a mobile touch screen device.",[276,286,287],{},"Smart home automation allows you to tap into high-tech functionality and\nluxury that wasn’t possible in the past. As technology development continues\nto expand, so will the possibilities for consumer home automation to make life\neasier and more enjoyable.",[276,289,290],{},"You might think of smart home automation as a nifty way to keep up with the\nlatest technology, or an opportunity for homeowners to show off, but there are\nsome amazing practical advantages to home automation. They are:",[292,293,295],"h2",{"id":294},"flexibility-for-new-devices-and-appliances","Flexibility for new devices and appliances",[276,297,298],{},"Smart home systems tend to be wonderfully flexible when it comes to the\naccommodation of new devices and appliances and other technology. No matter\nhow state-of-the-art your appliances seem today, there will be newer, more\nimpressive models developed as time goes on. Beyond that, you’ll probably add\nto your suite of devices as you replace the older ones or discover new\ntechnology to accompany your indoor and outdoor spaces. Being able to\nintegrate these newcomers seamlessly will make your job as a homeowner much\neasier and allow you to keep upgrading to the latest lifestyle technology.",[292,300,302],{"id":301},"maximizing-home-security","Maximizing home security",[276,304,305],{},"When you incorporate security and surveillance features in your smart home\nnetwork, your home security can skyrocket. Only a few dozen are being explored\ncurrently over a plethora of options. For example, home automation systems can\nconnect motion detectors, surveillance cameras, automated door locks and other\ntangible security measures throughout your home so you can activate them from\none mobile device before heading to bed. You can also choose to receive\nsecurity alerts on your various devices depending on the time of day an alert\ngoes off and monitor activities in real-time whether you’re in the house or\nhalfway around the globe.",[292,307,309],{"id":308},"managing-all-of-your-home-devices-from-one-place","Managing all of your home devices from one place",[276,311,312],{},"The convenience factor here is enormous. Being able to keep all of the\ntechnology in your home connected through one interface is a massive step\nforward for technology and home management. Theoretically, all you’ll have to\ndo is learn how to use one app on your smartphone or tablet or both and you’ll\nbe able to tap into countless functions and devices throughout your home. This\ncuts way back on the learning curve for new users, makes it easier to access\nthe functionality you truly want for your home.",[292,314,316],{"id":315},"increased-energy-efficiency","Increased energy efficiency",[276,318,319],{},"Depending on how you use your smart-home technology, it is possible to make\nyour space more energy-efficient. For example, you can have more precise\ncontrol over the heating and cooling of your home with a programmable smart\nthermostat that learns your schedule and temperature preferences, and then\nsuggests the best energy efficient settings throughout the day. Lights and\nmotorized shades can be programmed to switch to an evening mode as the sun\nsets or lights can turn on and off automatically when you enter or leave the\nroom, so you never have to worry about wasting energy.",[292,321,323],{"id":322},"improved-appliance-functionality","Improved appliance functionality",[276,325,326],{},"Smart homes can also help you run your appliances better. A smart TV will help\nyou find better apps and channels to locate your favourite programming. A\nsmart oven will assist you with cooking your chicken to perfection, without\never worrying about overcooking or undercooking it. An intelligently designed\nhome theatre and audio system can make managing your movie and music\ncollection effortless when entertaining guests. Ultimately, connecting your\nappliances and other systems with automation technology will improve your\nappliance effectiveness and overall make your home life much more easier and\nenjoyable!",[292,328,330],{"id":329},"remote-control-of-home-functions","Remote control of home functions",[276,332,333],{},"Don’t underestimate the power of being able to control your home’s functions\nfrom a distance. On an exceptionally hot day, you can order your house to\nbecome cooler in just enough time before you get home from work. If you are in\na hurry to get dinner started but is still at the store, you can have your\noven start to preheat while you are still on your way home. You can even check\nto see if you left the lights on, who is at your front door or make sure you\nturned off all your media while you are away.",[292,335,337],{"id":336},"home-management-insights","Home management insights",[276,339,340],{},"There is also something to be said for your ability to tap into insights on\nhow your home operates. You can monitor how often you watch TV, what kind of\nmeals you cook in your oven, the type of foods you keep in your refrigerator\nand your energy consumption habits over time. From these insights, you may be\nable to analyse your daily habits and behaviours, and make adjustments to live\nthe lifestyle you desire.",[342,343,345],"h3",{"id":344},"worlds-biggest-tech-companies-and-innovators-have-entered-a-race-to-outdo-one-another-in-smart-home-technologies-which-will-result-in-bigger-better-smart-home-tech-constantly-being-developed-to-match-our-digital-needs","World’s biggest tech companies and innovators have entered a race to outdo one another in smart home technologies, which will result in bigger, better smart home tech constantly being developed to match our digital needs.",[276,347,348],{},"Disclaimer : The views and opinions expressed in the article belong solely to\nthe author, and not necessarily to the author's employer, organisation,\ncommittee or other group or individual.",{"title":350,"searchDepth":351,"depth":351,"links":352},"",2,[353,354,355,356,357,358,359],{"id":294,"depth":351,"text":295},{"id":301,"depth":351,"text":302},{"id":308,"depth":351,"text":309},{"id":315,"depth":351,"text":316},{"id":322,"depth":351,"text":323},{"id":329,"depth":351,"text":330},{"id":336,"depth":351,"text":337,"children":360},[361],{"id":344,"depth":362,"text":345},3,"2021-01-31","What are smart homes and how they can make our lives better.","md","\u002Fassets\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002F010221\u002Ftitle.jpg",{},6,true,{"title":206,"description":364},"nn5B5j_GXp4ZvwgTZWGAIxWxvy9t5-nKpu_me1VgQ7A",[373,376],{"path":203,"title":202,"description":374,"date":375},"Why do we need shaders and what types of shaders are out there.","2021-02-07",{"path":147,"title":146,"description":377,"date":378},"About the point cloud and what are its uses.","2021-01-24",1790419793794]