Smart Homes: The Wave of the Future

Do you remember the days when we listened to a dial-up signal for connecting to the Internet? Now, we're using the Internet to lock the doors in our homes while we're at work. It's funny how times have changed. When we think about our homes, these types of innovations are happening at a rapid rate. 

Many home owners no longer need to manually flip on their lights. Instead, homeowners are using voice commands, their smartphones, or controlling everything with a central hub. What else can a homeowner do with a smart home, and how is this becoming the wave of the future? Let’s go over a little “Smart Homes 101”. 

Smart Appliances 

Did you know that when your washer or dryer finishes a load, you can receive a text message? That's a handy way of preventing mildew from building up or wet clothes or dry clothes from wrinkling. Your refrigerator can also create a grocery list for you each time you remove items. You can retrieve this list by pairing it with your smartphone. 

There's also the option of turning your coffee pot on or off while you're not at home. So, if you forget to turn it off when you're leaving, don't worry! Or, if you set it up before you go knowing you'll want some later, you can turn it on before you get home. 

Energy Conservation 

We’ve already been using appliances that save us energy. However, did you know you can take that savings even further? Example: You can control the amount of energy you’re using by adjusting it from any location at any time. This kind of real-time monitoring can help you save on your heating and cooling budget throughout the year. 

Automating Home Maintenance 

Who says you have to be home to keep it maintained? You can turn your pool cleaner on while you’re at work. The same is true if you’re using an electric lawnmower or robotic vacuum cleaner. You can also set up and control your irrigation system using a smart app. These smart home automation will save you time and with the use of surveillance cameras, you can make sure everything is operating efficiently. 

Security Systems 

Speaking of a surveillance system, smart home tech is taking home security systems to a new level. There are options for key-less entry, advanced camera systems, motion detection lighting, smartphone messaging alerts, and more. You can set these systems up DIY-fashion or hire a professional to customize your system. 

So go for it! Experiment with new and innovative ideas regarding smart home technology. New solutions are entering the marketplace frequently. For more information about how to make these upgrades to your home, contact Headstrong Homes today.