Smart Home Technology Go Back
Author: Marisan Hallett Date: 26 May 2022
Gone are the days of setting up the timer for your lights to go on and off in the pretence of someone being home. With smart home technology, also called home automation, you can control almost everything inside your home from one device wherever you are.
Home automation is one of the biggest and fastest-growing markets. Advancements in technology along with the wider spread of 5G, smart home technology and the IoT* trends are advancing rapidly. Becoming more prolific, cheaper, and accessible to all types of users.
Home automation uses electricity, radio waves, or wireless technologies to communicate messages to and from devices, although wireless networks are more flexible in the placing of your devices. Devices communicate with each other using receivers and control systems.
Let’s say that you want to switch a light off in another room. The transmitter will send a command to the system control. The network controller will receive and identify the code, determining the location of the device the command is intended for. This will all be communicated in less than a second and the command, “turn off” will be received and the light will, as you commanded – turn off.
Three reasons to make your home smart
Control and convenience
Are the kids doing their homework? Did someone ring the doorbell? Might be that package you were waiting for? Well, with home automation you have control. Use your smart camera to check in on the kids. With the smart doorbell, you can see who is at your door, and with some, you can even speak to them. You control all your smart devices from one single source, anywhere and anytime.
You can also use App-based systems. The app will communicate with the cloud or server which in response will communicate with the device you want to use. You only need your smartphone or tablet, and you can even use your gaming console – too bad it can’t make you that sandwich though.
Cost saving and improved energy efficiency
Home automation is energy efficient by using smart technology to track the electricity usage of your devices and enabling devices to go to standby or sleep mode when not in use. Lights can for instance automatically turn off in an empty room. With devices such as smart dishwashers, you can save on water.
The stylish and modern Sonoff Wifi light switch will reduce your electricity usage by scheduling the auto-off.
Forgot to switch off the lights? It’s as easy as taking your phone and checking in real-time. The light switch is voice-controlled, and you can turn off groups of devices by simply tapping your phone or by saying “Ok Google lights off”.
Track and record the temperature and humidity in your home with the Sonoff SNZB-2 Temperature and Humidity sensor. This device will not only save electricity, but it can also help prevent mildew and allergens, by turning the dehumidifier on once it detects that the humidity in your room is too high. Turn the fan on/off when the temperature reaches a certain limit, by setting a condition in the smart scene.
Protecting your loved ones and your home
With the latest in smart technology, you can spot an intruder even before they enter your home. Security cameras, sensors, and motion detectors will protect you and your family from danger. For elderly or disabled people, smart devices can be used to send a medical alert and to track activity.
The Sonoff security camera offers full HD 1080P resolution and has a 360° view, 340° panorama view, and 120° tilt to give you an overview of the whole room, keeping your home secure, day and night.
With the two-way audio, you will always know what is going on and give the intruder the fright of his life by asking what he is looking for!
It is clear why home automation is gaining popularity – it gives you the control and information to help you make better decisions and optimize how you use limited resources - making it good for the planet and your pocket. Not to mention that your porridge, so to speak, will always be just right.
* IoT is a network of objects that are interconnected to connect and exchange data among devices and systems over the internet.
