When most people think of home automation, they often picture appliances and entertainment systems activating remotely or automatically. While those functions are part of a typical home automation set up, there’s so much more to it than that, especially with the advancements of wireless and smart technology. If you’re on the fence, here are a handful of the benefits provided by home automation.
Energy Savings
Now more than ever consumers are finding ways to reduce energy consumption and save money. With home automation, homeowners have the ability to analyze and monitor energy usage using devices like smart thermostats and lightbulbs. There’s also the option to program appliances and lights to shut off during certain times of the day or in certain conditions to minimize energy usage.
Peace of Mind
How many times have you left the house wondering whether you left the stove on or garage door open? Those worries will be a thing of the past when you adopt home automation. Using home automation, you can check to see what’s turned on in your house at any time, and if you did happen to leave something on, you can easily turn it off from any location.
Convenience
Convenience and home automation go hand in hand. When your home is automated to match your schedule, your lights can power on at dusk, your sprinkler system at dawn, your A/C can kick on before you get home and any number of appliances can be programmed to function at your convenience. The possibilities are nearly endless when it comes to creating a more convenient household.
Custom Living
Home automation allows you to create your own custom living experience. For example, many home automation systems are voice activated, meaning you can literally ask your house to play a song or video, lower the lights during a scary movie or change the channel from anywhere in the home. Best of all, your home will know your preferences, making your home truly your own.
Increased Security
Home automation also provides some of the best home security features available. For instance, if you hear something go bump in the night, simply turn on any of your home’s lights at the touch of button or a single voice command. Or, schedule your locks to activate at a certain time so you never have to worry about forgetting to lock the front door before bed. Many home automation systems have the option of sending alerts to your phone if there’s a security concern as well.
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