Smart technology has revolutionized the way things work, making tasks simpler and life easy, but is there a catch? How easier has life gotten with smart technology?
In talking about this, let’s use remote control lights as an example. When speaking about lights that are remotely controlled, what comes to your mind? These lights are not new, though many think they are new. They have been around for years now, using radiofrequency or infrared technology.
However, these earlier smart technologies have their limitations and manufacturers have gone a step further producing advanced smart protocols like the Z-Wave wireless protocol, enhancing the features of smart technologies, thus removing the barriers set by previous protocols.
Remote control lights don’t necessarily mean that you are pressing a remote control to get your light turned on or switched off, it is something more than that. With special smart features, remote controlling lights means you can be far away at work and still control your home through a smartphone.
Remote control lights are designed to be easy to operate, making smart technology come to life. Your wall outlet and lamp are connected through plug-in devices, serving as a remote control for the connected light. They are evolving every day and you can even connect your smart lights to your smartphone, controlling them remotely, no matter where you are.
The advanced smart technology makes it possible for you to speak to your lights and they smartly obey your instructions.
Remote control lights are necessary not just for automating lights, but for other reasons too. For example, if you are making use of wired switches, you may need to make a channel in-wall by drilling, and this may end up damaging the wall, making the installation very stressful and more expensive than you bargained. But all these stress and time-wasting can be drastically reduced when you use a wireless smart switch.
Additionally, these remote control lights are a great way to step into the world of home automation without having to break the bank. With smart electrical outlets and plugs, you can still gain the benefits of home automation without having to change every appliance and replace them with smart ones.
Still, on smart technology, another aspect to look at it from is the way it helps regulate temperature. There are several smart temperature sensors that keep the temperature in check around the home. These smart thermostats also help save cost, so ensure you select one the right way. How do you do this?
Do you intend converting your living space into a fully automated smart home? If yes, then you should put into serious consideration compatibility when choosing a temperature sensor. This is because using one with a different smart home protocol and possibly from a different brand won’t work properly with other smart devices, limiting the features it has to offer.
Smart thermostats help control your home because they function by sensing any irregularities in the temperature of your home and alerting you immediately. Once installed, smart temperature sensors will constantly measure the temperature in your home and adjust based on recommendations by your smart thermostats.
Depending on the type, some can make adjustments to the temperature of specific rooms based on the activity currently going on in that room. These smart thermostats can turn themselves down during winter when you have gone out, and also readjust just as you about to get home. With these features, you will be having constant comfort levels and also save energy.
They can also help protect your home against hazards. For instance, if there is too much heat, it could be a result of a fire outbreak that may be caused by wire sparks, and this is the last thing you want in your home. The smart temperature sensor interprets this as a possible threat and alerts you even if you are not at home, enabling you to take proper action as fast as possible. It can also trigger an alarm if the temperature is extremely cold as this could possibly be a result of a freezing pipe.
Another example of smart technology application is in windows, especially on shutters. These smart shutters do not only add beauty to your home, they also serve various other functions like protecting your home from strangers to peep, and even burglars because they automatically close based on how you configure them, and unlike traditional shutters, you don’t have to worry about losing them when you are away.
What about keeping the oven in check? There are smart devices that act as wireless oven control, and even if you forgot to turn off your oven, these smart sensors can put it off for you, and even alert you. Not only that, you may be in a haste but still have something up in the oven. In such a scenario, you can always turn off your oven remotely through a smart wireless oven control.
