Home automation is basically building technology that makes our lives easier. It involves controlling and automating lighting, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), operating water sprinkling, security (cameras and smart locks), and home appliances such as washing machines, ovens, microwaves, refrigerators, etc. Computers or smart tools are used to control basic home functions and features either automatically or remotely. A home with home automation is known as a Smart Home. In this blog, Brick & Bolt explains about home automation and how it makes life easier.
Home Automation Can Be Done In Various Ways
Using Sensors, Switches and Remote Controls
Modern home automation consists of switches and sensors connected to a central hub, from which the system is controlled with a user interface that further interacts with a wall-mounted terminal, a smartphone, or a computer.
Using IoT (Internet of Things)
The Internet of Things is a network of various devices that are connected to the Internet and can be controlled using a smartphone, computer, or tablet. A home automation system and IoT components include computers or smartphones with the appropriate programming, the appliances to be controlled, cables or wireless networking, a high-speed Internet connection, and an emergency backup power source for the computer, its peripherals, and the essential home systems.
Applications of Home Automation Technology
- Heating and cooling using thermostats
- Lightening in the house
- Smart locks in doors
- Security cameras
- Appliances such as ovens, microwaves, refrigerators, washing machines, televisions, speakers and music system
- Window panels and curtains and automated doors
- Sensors detecting gas leaks and fire
- Automation for elderly people
Advantages of Home Automation
Security of Home Using Automated Doors
You can easily control the situation by locking the door from anywhere each day.
Ensuring Safety and Security Using Cameras
Placing security cameras near the entrance of your home gives you an idea of who enters your home. You can also choose to be alerted each time someone enters your home, which allows you to monitor who is entering your home at all times, even when you are not there.
Ease of Use of Home Appliances
You can turn on and off lights, AC, and TV with Voice automation, or either by clicking on your phone or using a remote control. Even appliances such as water heaters can be set on timers so that they are turned on and off depending on the time input given to them. You don’t have to remember when to turn them on or off.
Safety of Home Appliances
Whether you’re checking on a dish getting prepared in the microwave or accidentally turning on iron while ironing clothes in another room, you can turn these appliances off anytime from anywhere. So you are safe, and no mishaps can occur until and unless you pay attention to your controlling app.
Managing Comfort By Maintaining Temperature
With temperature control appliances, you can easily change the temperature of your room by using your phone app or computer without going near the temperature-controlling appliance.
Using Appliances When Out of Town
A worry about who will water your plants when you are out of town can be easily resolved with home automation. Moreover, you can control who can access your home in your absence using smart locks. Moreover, you can also look at them using the security camera, which further prevents your home from theft.
Save Energy
The sensor system lights a space when someone enters and turns off when they exit. This saves energy, such as if people don’t switch off the lights after leaving the room.
Saves Time and Money
Smart homes and automation not only make your life easier but also help you save money and time. You do not have to waste time checking and going back home once you have left just to see if you didn’t forget to switch off an appliance or lock the door. It just takes a second to check your phone and, with a single tap, turn it off or lock the door. Additionally, there is a lot of energy savings, further saving your money, which would be spent on the bills.
Overall, home automation technologies provide an extra helping hand and keep your home secure. This lets you have a peaceful mind free from all sorts of worries.