Posted On 26 Jan 2019

Technology is making our homes and workplaces smarter than ever before. These tools open up a world of possibility for automation and can make stressful modern life that little bit easier.

There are exciting applications and devices being released constantly, but here’s a look at three particularly exciting home automation tools that you can use.

Lighting
Light plays an essential role in creating a mood. Before sleep, entertaining, protecting your home with security lights… The possibilities are endless, and smart lighting places them all at your fingertips.

As the prices become more reasonable and the technology matures, you’ll find that smart lighting can transform your home. It can be used to deter burglars, provide the right feeling for every moment of the day, and help you to be more productive.

Smart lights are inexpensive and also offer significant savings in the long run by automatically switching off to save on power bills.

Surveillance
Your home is your castle and you want to keep it safe. Smart surveillance allows you to monitor your home from your smartphone or tablet. They are particularly smart because they can be programmed to come on at specific times and turn off when you’re in the home.

Some of these devices also offer the option to store the recorded footage for a fee, so you can have an extra layer of protection. The potential for these devices is interesting, given that some are beginning to use facial recognition. This means that you can receive a notification when your child gets home from school, for example, but not when your dog moves around.

Thermostat
Programming a thermostat requires a lot of time and effort. It can be a complicated process that results in unpredictable and poor results. Smart thermostats take the pain out of this process and make it easy for you to achieve the temperature you want, when you want it.

A series of sensors collect information and respond to it, meaning that it warms or cools your home in the most efficient way. In fact, studies have shown these devices can save up to 30% on a home’s annual energy use!

We hope that these devices have given you some food for thought when it comes to equipping your home with smart automation tools!