Smart homes are getting more and more popular, and it is estimated that around 50% of all homes will be smart in the next five years. The biggest reason for this is of course enhanced security, comfort, energy saving and convenience…
What is a Smart Home?
Smart home is the name given to the houses that use advanced technology. It typically has a variety of smart devices such as thermostats, lighting control systems, security cameras, and more. Homeowners can save time and money by automating processes and controlling appliances remotely.
Why Are Smart Homes Preferred?
Homes around the world are getting smarter and smarter. According to data from Statista Technology Market Outlook, more than 130 million households are estimated to have at least one smart speaker, and that number is expected to rise to 335 million in the next 5 years.
Today’s geopolitical, social and economic challenges are creating additional
fluctuation for the growing smart home market.
As we leave behind the global health crisis (Covid 19 pandemic ) more and more, remote working seems to be permanent. 56% of global companies have fully embraced remote or hybrid work. And this rapid shift to remote work has resulted in noticeable increases in home prices around the world. Moreover, although inflation dominates the headlines, increases in energy costs in Europe continue to affect daily life.
In addition, people are living longer and having fewer children. So the aging rate of the global population is now much faster. Smart home technologies also make home care safer for the elderly.
To sum it all up:
• More people spend more time at home now.
• A substantial portion of these people want to improve their home instead of investing in a new home due to inflation.
• Everyone is looking for ways to conserve energy.
• The elderly and their caregivers want to have more convenient and easier homes.
What are the Advantages of Smart Homes?
Having a smart home has many advantages because you can have much more control over your home:
Smart Sockets
The most common type of smart home device is the smart plug. Powered by smart technology, these power outlets allow you to control anything plugged into the outlet via an app or virtual assistant. You can also use voice commands. Smart plugs are also beneficial for energy saving as you can turn them off when you are not at home.
Smart Thermostat
The smart thermostat is another device that allows you to save energy and therefore bills. Smart thermostats, which can be controlled remotely with your smartphone or other mobile devices, perform functions similar to programmable thermostats and are responsible for controlling the heating, ventilation and air conditioning of the house.
Smart Lighting
Smart lighting, another popular type of smart home device, is a remote control system. You can use it with your smartphone or other mobile devices to turn lights on and off, dim and change the color of the light. It’s also great for saving energy because you can schedule the time to turn off the lights.
Smart Toilets
The smart toilet is the high-tech version of the regular toilet. It has many luxuries that standard toilets do not have, such as a heated toilet, self-cleaning feature and a hands-free flush. And some smart toilets even have a built-in bidet. The fact that they are so comfortable and useful makes them increasingly popular.
