In this technologically advanced day, you would want to install the newest technology when you move into a new home to give it a contemporary and futuristic appearance. Here are some technological improvements you may use to make your space appear more stylish while also making sure you’re comfortable and safe.
1.Smart Video Doorbells & Cameras
Smart video doorbells are a good investment as they have cameras that capture anyone coming towards your house and at very high resolution. Not only that, but they also save video footage so you can watch it later and monitor suspicious activity around your house. Also, these doorbells send alerts directly on your phone and can tell you if someone unfamiliar is approaching. Installing these doorbells is also a good way to avoid interacting with strangers, as you can speak to them behind closed doors and avoid any danger.
Installing a security camera system wards off potential threats to your house, as burglars also target houses with less security. When the camera is monitored constantly, it also wards off attention from your house.
2. Smart Lighting System
A smart lighting system is an easy and convenient way to control the lights in your house. You can turn them on and off and adjust their brightness as well as their colors. Such systems are an excellent way to optimize energy usage as you can turn them off while sitting in another room and feel too lazy to get up and shut down the lights. You can even turn them off from outside the house.
3. Smart Thermostat
A smart thermostat lets you control the central heating system of your house smartly via a phone, tablet, or computer. They allow you to have full control and are also easy to manage. Other than helping you manage the temperature; they can also help you keep a check on the pipes and boilers on your property and avoid any issues related to them.
Smart thermostats are an excellent investment as they help you cut down on costs. Since you can now control everything on your phone, you can easily manage temperatures and really turn it on when you need it. So, if you start feeling hot, you can immediately turn it off.
Some of the most advanced thermostats adopt AI algorithms that teach you to adjust to your house and surroundings and alter the temperature accordingly without having to press any buttons. So, when you leave the house, it automatically closes. Since you will be using up less energy, you can also help reduce the adverse effect on the environment.
4. Smart Blinds and Curtains
One of the best usages of smart blinds and curtains is how they ensure your one hundred privacy. Since they can be controlled through your smartphone, you can draw them even if you are not at home, and if you forget to draw curtains before leaving the house and are worried that someone might take advantage of it, you can always just press a button to solve the issue.
Of course, the convenience of these curtains and blinds is a bit underrated. Remember when you would be struggling to pull chords to roll the blinds back? Well, these days are old. Now, you can fully control them with just a few taps.
These curtains can be energy-saving as they automatically open and close when necessary. For example, when the sunlight is too much, they close, allowing the internal cooling system to not use up too much energy either. This lowers the monthly electricity bill and helps preserve excessive electricity usage.
5. Smart Smoke and CO Detectors
In between 2018 to 2022, 59% of home fire deaths were caused by fires in houses with no smoke alarms. This highlights how essential smoke detectors are. Since smoke and carbon monoxide detectors start ringing an alarm as soon as they detect smoke or carbon monoxide, respectively, it gives you ample time to escape in case a fire occurs.
Smart smoke alarms are much better and improved than normal fire alarms because they can send notifications to your phone, point out the precise location from where the smoke is coming from, detect fire faster, and also do not give you any false alarms because they detect through a humidity sensor and won’t go off when you are cooking or taking a hot shower.
Conclusion
A future where literally everything is controlled at your fingertips is way closer than you think. Such upgrades to your house will ensure that your life is at ease as you will not need to do anything. Your latest upgrades will be doing everything. So, invest in the right items and make the most of this new technology-driven world.
