Smart tech has made our homes safer in many ways. It has made home security better, our appliances run more effectively, and contributed to homes supporting green living. With home remodeling searches doubling from 2020 to 2021, many consumers are adding smart technology to their homes. In this article, we will discuss home security, smart appliances, and smart technology.
Home Security Has Improved
Smart tech has improved home security in terms of home surveillance systems that allow you to be able to check the outside and inside of your home. With WiFi and smart cameras, you can see images at night. Local police may be connected to your network and can see images clearly and be able to catch criminals breaking into homes or causing damage to your property. Smart security cameras are waterproof and inexpensive and let you monitor your home when traveling on business or vacation.
A doorbell video streams images to your cell phone so you can see who is there or if you have a package being delivered. The images you receive will be clear during the day and evening. Security systems now have facial recognition, security codes, and even fingerprints that will keep your home safer than it has ever been before.
Safety Inside Your Home Is Better Than Ever
Your smart security system can control all the locks to make sure you never leave the doors or windows open when you’re not home. Smart fire alarms are more sensitive to fumes and smoke and are able to warn you even when you are not at home. Some smart fire alarms warn you of fire and CO and can alert you on your smartphone. These systems run diagnostics on the batteries so you will never run low. Smart technology can warn you of leaky pipes and even appliances on the fritz. When your home is being flooded, if you have flood sensors, this will warn you of leaks and problems in the basement or with the roof. This way, you can call someone more quickly before more damage occurs.
Kitchen Appliances Have Never Been Safer
Over 16% of those searching for a new home in 2019 were looking for a new home in urban areas and many homes had smart appliances. Smart refrigerators can tell you how often they have been accessed if they need repair, and some can even stream TV. You can control smart ovens from anywhere using your cell phone or other apps. Some stoves run diagnostics to ensure they are working correctly.
Most smart appliances let you run diagnostics on them or program them from your smartphone. They can alert you when the dishwasher cycle has been completed, and you can brew a pot of coffee by using your phone. Some smart toilets have automatic flushing, a sensor that opens and closes the lid, and automatic cleaning. Smart tech is safe and it saves time for busy consumers.
Smart Tech Promotes Green Living At Home
Power outages since 2000 have increased in the United States by about 70% due to severe weather. These power outages continue to increase and your electric company in the future will be installing smart meters in your home to help with this problem. It will allow two-way communication and alert them of possible problems ahead. This way, they can prevent outages before they occur.
Smart technology has the ability to let you control temperatures in your home, reducing your carbon footprint. This makes your home energy efficient and conserves energy. Smart lights can be turned off or adjusted on a cell phone to provide safety and save energy. If you have an irrigation system, it can save you money and from wasting gallons of water. Some systems monitor the weather and adjust water accordingly, conserving water for you and everyone. Energy management makes your home safer and more energy-efficient.
Smart tech has the ability to make our homes safer both inside and outside. It can protect us from intruders and damage, monitor energy use, alert us to problems with appliances, and make our home more eco-friendly. When remodeling you may want to add some smart tech to your home in the future.
