Technology today helps make our lives easier, more efficient and even more comfortable. In fact, our mobile phones in particular are able to help us out with so many different tasks, like setting reminders, mapping out directions, keeping our health in check, balancing our checkbooks, and so much more.
One of the most recent innovations in technology is the rise of the “smart home”. This term is used to describe a residence that has appliances, lighting, heating and air conditioning, television and entertainment systems, security systems and more that are all capable of communicating with each other, connected via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and can be controlled remotely through the use of a mobile phone, tablet or computer.
How Smart Homes Work
Many people are jumping on the smart home bandwagon, retro-fitting their homes with smart products to save money, time or provide added peace of mind. When is the last time you left the home and wondered if you left the garage open or the coffee pot on? Having a smart home helps alleviate these worries, as a simple app on your mobile phone can allow you to take care of any tasks you may have forgotten.
While the idea of automating systems in the home isn’t necessarily brand new- have you ever set a light on a timer while you’re away on vacation, for instance? – smart home technology products can all work together depending on how sophisticated the system is. For example, there are now refrigerators that can let you know what items you’re starting to run low on, or pull up recipes based on the ingredients you do have. Washers and dryers can send a text message when the last cycle is completed. Smart lighting systems can allow you to turn lights off and on, no matter your current location. And of course, smart thermostats provide full control over your home’s temperature remotely, and can even “learn” your behaviors as far as when you’re in the house and when you’re away at work to ensure it’s at the optimal temperature for comfort and energy savings.
Benefits of a Smart Home
One of the major benefits of a smart home is the energy savings it can provide, as well as make your home as green as possible. Depending on the system you choose and how much of your home you make “smart”, you can start training your home to know your habits. For instance, lights can turn on as you walk into a room and turn off when you leave. You can also stay connected to your home no matter where you are; you have the option of checking in on kids, pets or your empty house when you’re on vacation to make sure all is well. Plus, the added security and peace of mind a smart home can bring, knowing that you’ll never leave that garage door open inadvertently again is a huge bonus.
If you have questions about upgrading to a smart thermostat in your home, let the professionals at Efficient Heating and Cooling help! If you’re in the Cleveland area, contact us or give us a call at 216-663-6462.