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The Internet of Things, Smart Apps and How are these Changing Our Homes

10 Jul 2018 Developer News
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Many of us look forward to personalise our homes after a purchase. And fortunately, the perspectives in our day and time are numerous when it comes to personalization. While in the past a common trend among buyers was to design a home with the next buyer in mind, current homeowners seem to be rather focused on creating a truly unique and facile experience for themselves and their family. Since smart devices took over our lives and changed it for the better, homeowners seem to be more inclined to integrate such features and devices in their homes. And this results in a more personalised experience and living conditions. But how is technology reshaping our homes? Find out in the following paragraphs.

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Smart Homes and Their Particularities

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A smart home is a relatively recent concept, where smart devices are interconnected and allow the homeowner(s) to remotely control them. More than this, these devices can communicate between each other (the beautiful concept of The Internet of Things) and with the homeowner(s), think and make decisions on their own – commonly known as Artificial Intelligence (AI). These devices are programmed to follow the strict rules of the house and the owner. And while this seems incredibly difficult to accomplish, the whole process, as intricate as it might sound, is based on a simple element, already present in properties from all around the world – Wi-Fi connection.

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So, bottom line is, before anything else, you should make sure that you have a high-performing Internet connection. The memory and storage capabilities of your smart devices should also be taken into account. The available storage and memory options vary from SD cards to could-based subscription services. You have where to choose from, but experts think that better services and more flexibility are accomplished through a cloud-based storage solution.

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Why Choose a Smart Home Property Design?

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Expensive to accomplish at a first glance, smart properties could help us save plenty of money, in fact. Think of the fact that a property of this kind will warm up the whole space to a certain temperature just before you come back, and you don’t have to keep the HVAC system running for this whole interval, when you don’t actually need it. This concept is an environmentally-friendly one due to another reason. It can detect those rooms and areas that are not inhabited and automatically switch off the lights. Blinds can be programmed to open at certain times, pre-set by the owner, or these can be set to open at the sunrise time. Shutting or turning off various appliances left unused or unattended is another magical capability of these houses, and this once again, translates into lower electricity bills. Smart surveillance systems can notify you when somebody is trespassing your property, keeping you and your family at bay from theft and other more dangerous instances.

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As per The WiredShopper, choosing the perfect home design layout, will definitely help you create the perfect indoor environment and climate, that will accommodate the needs and desires of each family member. Temperature and ventilation will be easy to control and set-up, depending on the season, and once again, this can save you as much as 40% yearly on your bills. Other advantages? Such smart thermostats can analyse the air quality and humidity and remotely adapt those so you prevent various health conditions, usually associated with a too high or too low humidity, but also house issues associated to it (e.g. mould).

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The Layout Matters

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The very specific design of your smart property will make a discernible difference when it comes to its effectiveness. From lighting, to entertainment, security and surveillance, these all can be tailored to your own particular needs. Of course, you may need to download and install some additional apps on your smartphone to deal with all the previously mentioned, but it’s all worth it, in the end. Generally, everything around your property can be programmed to pre-established preferences and can be remotely controlled, including lights and appliances. Smart homeowners can create the perfect climate for bedtime, from switching off the lights, to locking all the doors and so on. However, you should discuss your options when it comes to the perfect layout, with a professional smart home designer. This amount of adaptation must be designed and implemented from the early construction stages, for the best results.

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While in the past making various appliances form various brands to work perfectly together was rather difficult, today, we can choose whatever we want, from different brands that suit the budget and other variables and integrate those without any issues. Tech today is significantly more affordable and easier to install than it was back in the day, and this opens new perspectives to the at-home environment, from the most mundane aspects, to highly important homes, like health and security. While technology is advancing at a fast pace, homeowners can rapidly adapt and keep up with it due to its affordability.

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Apps You Should Consider for Your Smart Home

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Smart homes ask for smart apps. And luckily, developers nowadays do an amazing job at integrating numerous capabilities into a single application. Below is a comprehensive list of what you should consider for your smart home.

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  • SmartThings – an iOS app that allows homeowners to add automation to a variety of devices around their homes. Definitely worth a try if you want to achieve higher levels of personalization and comfort.
  • Robomow – if you like a spotless lawn, but you’re not keen on gardening, this app is everything that you need. It combines privacy with the services of a professional, for all that matters.
  • Nest – if you like your home warm and cosy in the winter, but you don’t get thrilled at the sight of your bills, Nest will help you get the perfect temperature and allows to control remotely everything regarding this system.

When it comes to smart homes, these can truly turn our lives for the good. There is a feature or everybody, and in the long run, a property like this will help you save enormous amounts of money. Flexibility and comfort are the key-words in this case.

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