The year 2018 is the year of home technology. In the previous year companies released on the market variety of products that are meant for home usage and facilitating not only everyday activities but also personal security and health improvement. People started to get used to cloud functionalities and controlling the same data from more than one device. It is the beginning of new convenient reality where person can control and supervise everything within reach.
Home sweet home
The new business venture that can be experiences at the moment enables people to live more convenient life than ever before. Solutions available on the market make life easier for the user and safer for the environment. It is possible to monitor air condition inside the apartment and filter it when the parameters exceed certain values. Intelligent electricity system will adjust energy usage to the user’s real needs and will prevent energy waste through eco-friendly bulbs controlled by the app and central settings. Intelligent plugs will control the amount of energy that goes to the device that is for example charged. What is more, intelligent plugs having smart system called “away” which will turn on certain devices during set time to imitate the user’s presence at home to discourage potential burglars. Other functionalities will allow the user to control different devices for example through smartphone or tablet. It is possible to turn on the TV with certain Netflix movie or coffee machine from bed. Furthermore, it is possible to install camera systems and alarms that will not only prevent from burglary, but also will allow to monitor what is happening inside the house when the user is out such as animals or kids’ activities. All these functionalities gathered together creates a perfect place for living.
Advantages for older people care
Intelligent home solutions are very practical for older people. They can have every parameter set and automated. Applications that are dedicated for these devices will notify them about the essential aspects and will make their life easier. Its great advantage is the fact that other people may have access to their data and functionalities remotely. It is a convenient solution for taking care of older people and checking whether their air condition at home is fine, whether they need help, are ill, or had a burglary or accident.
Best smart home gardets in 2018:
- Amazon Alexa
- Google Home
- Apple Home Kit
- Amazon Echo
- Netgear Arlo Q
- Ecobee4
- Philips Hue White A19 Starter Kit
- TP Link HS105
- Nest Protect
- August Smart Lock Pro
Sources:
- https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Rosslin_Robles/publication/311414476_Applications_Systems_and_Methods_in_Smart_Home_Technology_A_Review_IJAST_vol15/links/584501a908aeda6968191832/Applications-Systems-and-Methods-in-Smart-Home-Technology-A-Review-IJAST-vol15.pdf
- http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/070674370505000509
- http://www.intelligenthome.com.au
- https://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-smart-home-gadgets,review-2008.html
- https://www.cleverism.com/smart-home-intelligent-home-automation/