The digital tech train keeps steamrolling down the track, gaining speed as it goes; since the 1960s, we have gone from strength to strength and smart tech has finally reached the 21st-century home. So, how does smart tech work? It works by enabling digital devices to communicate with each other, which is possible thanks to Bluetooth and the Internet of Things (IoT). Bluetooth is a digital language that enables devices to communicate with each other; a controller and the IoT is the platform that facilitates this.
What devices can use smart technology?
The list is long, from your home theatre to the freezer and everything in between. Your central heating system, for example, can be programmed to turn on or off and reach the temperature you set. You can tell the oven to turn on and cook a delicious joint of beef while you are still at work, you can even fit a sensor on the front of your car and the gates will open when you approach them, plus they will close after the car enters the driveway.
Here is a list of devices/systems that can be incorporated into a smart home:
- HVAC system (climate control)
- Oven/microwave
- Washing machine/dryer
- TV
- Home theatre system
- CCTV home security
- Electric gates
- Exterior and interior lighting
- Fridge/freezer and other kitchen appliances
A smart home is one that can be programmed via the central control interface and once you get the hang of it, you can control many aspects of home life.
Solar energy
This is the next revolutionary sector that will change how we power our homes and the Australian federal government is offering attractive financial incentives to home and business owners who make the switch to green, renewable energy. If you are fed up with ever-increasing energy bills, why not look into installing a solar power system in your home? Some homeowners dive in and install a system that provides 100% of the energy you need, while others start with a system that provides a portion of their needs and still be connected to the national grid.
Green and renewable energy can be incorporated into a smart home, enabling the homeowner to choose whether they use energy from the lithium batteries or directly from the solar panels. Once you have installed a solar energy system, you can say goodbye to those crippling energy bills and it only takes a few years to get a return on your investment, which is more than enough reason to take the plunge.
We are moving into a new and exciting age that will change the way we live our lives; smart homes might be relatively new, but in a few short years, smart technology will be everywhere. If you would like to learn more about digital systems that can manage your home, Google can take you to websites that will enlighten you.