We are a fast-moving and digitally equipped generation. Even though we haven’t yet gotten quite acquainted with talking to smart devices, we cannot disagree that they are a blessing in our busy lives. It is estimated that there will be more than 73 million smart homes by 2021, and why not? If we can keep our houses secured, our household chores organized, and save up to 15% on our electricity bills with our fingertips literally, switching to smart homes will indeed be a smart move.
Even though there are a plethora of smart devices available now, the process of knowing their functions and installing them can get quite intimidating. But you do not have anything to worry about; we have 5 essential smart ways to make your stay smart at your homes too.
- SMART SPEAKER (Smart Home Assistant)
The first step towards making your smart is to get a smart assistant. Amazon’s Echo (with Alexa) and Google’s Assistant are two devices that will assist you the best at home. With more than 10000 skills, it is the most chosen smart home hub. You can plug them anywhere in the house and say ‘Okay, Google’ or ‘Alexa.’ Google Home is slightly less costly than Amazon’s Echo, with a smarter artificial intelligence than Siri and Alexa. However, keep in mind the privacy policy before sharing your personal information with artificially intelligent devices.
- SMART HUB
A smart hub is a better choice than the smart speakers as it has better connectivity and connects to a wide range of devices. It is your smart home’s brain and allows you to automate all other smart devices within the house with just one app. It also connects to the Zwave, unlike some smart speakers, hence enabling the ultimate home automation. The latest SmartThings Hub wirelessly connects all smart devices and helps you manage your home without the hassle of dealing with multiple apps. The Habitat Elevation Automation Hub is also a great choice.
- SMART LIGHT (Smart Light Bulbs)
Smart lights are a blessing in disguise for those days when you have snuggled into the bed, forgetting to switch the lights off and are too tired to get up again. You need to summon your speakers or tap a button on your phone to switch them off. You can also set the lighting of different rooms separately via RGB lighting, depending on the smart bulbs you purchase. That is indeed a great way to change the mood of the room, depending upon the event. The smart bulbs are not only more energy efficient but also last longer than the regular light bulbs
- SMART INDOOR AND OUTDOOR CAMERAS
- Installing smart cameras is another essential step in making your home smart and secure. The Nest Outdoor Security Camera provides better efficiency and field view than the traditional outdoor cameras. They come with 1080 pixels footage, a built-in speaker and microphone, and excellent night vision. If you are worried about your home’s security, this outdoor smart camera will be of great use.
Additionally, it can record the night vision up to a range of 65 feet and 720 pixels footage. The Wyze Cam Wireless Indoor Smart Camera is one of the best cameras for you to monitor your indoor security throughout the day. It also stores the 24-hour footage so that you can watch the entire day’s video whenever it suits you.
- SMART DOORBELL AND DOOR LOCK
A smart doorbell and a smart door lock will be additional security and comfort to your smart home. Replacing the standard doorbells with a smart doorbell will let you see and speak to the person at your door without opening it. Alexa or Google Home can also make some doorbells recognize and inform you about the person at the door.
This way, you can be assured of who is there at your door without being home, and if you get late in reaching home due to the traffic or a last moment meeting at work while someone is waiting, the smart door lock will save you the embarrassment. The smart door lock saves you the hassle of finding missing keys by unlocking the door through your fingerprint or by using your smartphone.
CONCLUSION
There are ample smart devices available today. All of them contribute to assisting you towards a sorted household life but getting the best products according to your usage can be a little mind-boggling. So we hope that these elementary ways to make your home smart will help you to get started. However, if choosing your smart devices still seem hectic, you can contact Laurus Projects and get assistance on making your home a smart one.
