Thirty years ago, a motion sensor security light was considered smart technology. Today, thanks to innovations in technology, homeowners now have the ability to control major home systems from anywhere in the world using a mobile device or computer. Although this technology used to be very expensive, that is no longer the case. Thanks to the surging popularity of home automation technology, owning a smart home is now a reality for many.
A Smart Home commonly refers to a residence that has lighting, security, appliances and other major home systems that can be controlled remotely by a homeowner. Smart home technology makes homes safer and helps homeowners save time and money. Most current homes are not outfitted with these systems, therefore, it is often necessary to retrofit your home with this technology. Fortunately, it is now cost-effective and easy to do so.
With smart technology, a homeowner can simplify their life. These systems are capable of a wide array of things. You can choose which features are important to you. Here are just a few of the things that smart technology can do:
Updating your home with smart technology is a good investment. According to research conducted by Coldwell Banker, homeowners are willing to pay extra for a home that has smart features. The survey also found that 45 percent of Americans either already own smart technology for their home or plan to invest in it within the next year. Among millennials, 44 percent would pay 3,000 or more for smart home technology.
Smart home Technology will focus on the growing elder care market. Home automation systems will be geared towards providing solutions for older consumers to help them live independently while improving their safety, health and quality of life. This innovative technology will allow seniors to age in place in the comfort and familiar surroundings of their home.
Industry insiders believe that smart homes will soon be able to distinguish homeowners and family members by their heartbeats, fingerprint or other biometrics. When you walk in the door after a long day at work, your smart home will then be able to automatically adjust room temperature, lighting and play custom music based on your preferences.
Imagine a bed that makes itself. The smart home of the future will feature gadgets that began cleaning before you even get home from work. So, when you walk in the door, your home is clean and fresh. This kind of technology is not too far away in the future. In fact, there are already numerous smart tools and cleaning gadgets that come on the market every year and make it easier and easier to have a clean house. iRobot’s Roomba, a robotic vacuum, has been around for a while. Roomba will vacuum your entire floor, even when you are not at home, with just a swipe on your smartphone. The future will likely hold even more innovations from iRobot and similar devices.
