How to turn your house into a “smart home”

Knowing the world of technology and how it influences your life is extremely important. Today, the most common thing is to use technology to connect with what surrounds us. And this change is evident, whether in our devices or in the houses we inhabit. Despite its identical appearance and operation to a standard home network, the intelligent version faces the challenges that arise daily before and better.This guide will help you understand how good technology can be in your life and in your dream home or smart home.

Home Automation

Today, there is a lot of talk about home automation, connected smart homes and the Internet of Things. But, what exactly is home automation?Home automation is the set of techniques aimed at automating a home, which integrate technology into security systems, energy management, welfare or communications.

🏠 How to install a home automation system?

control center. In general terms, a smart home control center can be conceived in a simple way as the “mind” of the system, or as its “central nervous system” to which the different parts of it will send information for it to manage. To this center, we connect all our devices that will help us improve life in every space. These are: the thermostat, the water tank, the heating or the fan. And there may be more, such as opening the blinds when we get up, and automatically closing them when night comes to warm up. Likewise, it could also be connected to video surveillance cameras through the mobile phone, (there are telephone companies that already offer it) or to the irrigation system to manage your own garden. To install all these devices to the control center, you don't need to be a “hacker”, as they are super easy to use and very intuitive. They are installed automatically and can be controlled through the mobile phone later.

What control centers exist?

Are you ready for a smart home? It couldn't be simpler. There are more and more providers of home automation products with their own control systems. The choice can be bewildering. That is why we show you what are the best home automation hubs according to our experts and which may be the most suitable option for you.

• Samsung SmartThings Hub
• Echo Show (2nd generation)
• Logitech Harmony Home Hub
• Securifi Almnd 3 Smart Home Wi-Fi System

💪🏽 Advantages of home automation

• No need to make changes to create a smart home;
• Modular systems;
• Any user can manage their home from their mobile phone;
• Having greater control over devices is also essential to reduce consumption;
• It allows us to customize our home and increase security;
• Well-being

⚠️ Disadvantages of home automation

• Initial cost;
• Maintenance;
• Conformity

Did you know? Years ago, home automation was not something accessible to all types of people. It was in the field of advanced technology and devices were expensive. Currently, there are several types of installations that can cover virtually any deficit that your home has at a low cost. Not only that, it also has a large number of applications with which to control everything from your mobile.

💡 10 home automation features at home:

• Stop worrying about your dog: you can keep your pets monitored thanks to security systems with integrated GPS that connect to your animal's collar.

• Connect and disconnect security alarms: total control of what happens inside the home and economic savings thanks to the exclusion of maintenance fees.

• Turn on and off all the lights in the home: total control of electricity in your home, as well as the color of the light and its atmosphere. In addition, you can save a lot on your electricity bill.

• Turn on and off any home appliance: it consists of connecting the appliances to our Wi-Fi network and internet, to be able to control them from anywhere.

• Raise and lower blinds: from your Smartphone or Tablet, remotely, without needing to be inside the home.

• Fire, flood and gas detection system: by analyzing the air in the home to detect variations in temperature or gases, the alarm is able to activate the extinguishing systems, alert the fire department and, of course, inform you.

• Audio and video: one of the most used features by users. Control all audio and video devices distributed in different parts of the house (TV, home cinema or speakers).

• Open and close doors: often, we forget whether we have closed the front door. Well, you can control the lock of your main front door without being present.
• Smart thermostats: allows us to optimize the use of our heating to the maximum thanks to the connectivity with our phone.
• Vacuum robots: something to consider if you are looking for comfort and less work at home. These great robots can make your life much easier.

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