Smart Home Technology Basics
Technology continues to grow and evolve at a fast clip with no signs of slowing. Even though smart home technology has been around for a few years, there’s still so much more to come. If you’re not too familiar with smart home technology, let’s go over the basics.
Here are some of the most commonly used smart home options available today:
- Smart Speakers: Did you know that 39 million Americans have a smart speaker in their homes? Smart speakers are capable of doing much more than playing music; they can also search the Internet, give you the day’s weather, debrief you on the latest news, work as your personal assistant, and more. With the right smart speaker, you are able to control just about every part of your home just by using your voice.
- Smart TVs: Smart TVs allow you to watch anything you want, whenever you want. whether you have cable or not. When it comes to streaming TV, you have endless options. Your smart TV can stream Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime right from the unit itself, or you can invest in a system that pairs with your standard TV as well as smart speakers.
- Smart Thermostats: These allow you to monitor your HVAC system remotely and even create a schedule of use so no energy is wasted.
- Smart Plugs: These items can convert an object into a smarter version of itself. All you have to do is plug them into your regular outlets, and turn things on and off from your smart device.
- Light Automation: You have two options. First, you can install smart light switches and control them by an app. Second, you can install smart bulbs that convert regular lights into smart ones.
- Video Door Bells: These can sense the presence of someone at your door and alert you to that presence. It also shows video footage of the person and can utilize intercom technology which allows you to talk to the visitor, all from your smart phone.
- Robot Vacuums: You can control these from your smart devices, some of which come with their own artificial intelligence (AI) like your smart speakers.
With so many options at your fingertips, it’s easier than ever to make your home a smart home!
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