Thanks to the advent of digital technology, life has become more convenient in more ways than one. You see its hand in a variety of sectors from agriculture to education, and you feel its reach from every tech hub to the farthest rural areas – and even in space. That’s why it’s no surprise that even the home front gets to experience the latest that technology can offer.
At home, you have your smart appliances from thermostats to lighting fixtures. Even Internet-connected speakers can show you the world at the sound of your voice. Investing in these is no laughing matter, though. That’s why the smarter a home is, the higher its market value.
Here are several reasons why it makes sense to make your home a smart one:
Everything is connected
Some think that random techy appliances and gadgets that walk and talk are already “smart.” It is if you’re thinking along the lines of the futuristic Hanna-Barbera cartoon, The Jetsons. However, the true secret to a smart home is connectivity.
Thanks to the Internet of Things, today’s devices and appliances have chips wired into their respective circuits that enable them to send and receive data. In layman’s terms, these household items can “talk” to each other and to us with the Internet as the main connecting entity.
The only time IoT fails is when the Internet connection is slow, resulting in your devices and appliances losing their “voice.” Some sectors have also brought up privacy issues in the handling of information that these said devices can acquire and share. Thus, it makes sense to observe certain protocols to keep your data safe even while using Internet-connected devices.
Security and safety
Imagine not having to worry about your home and the valuables inside it because you have eyes – and sometimes, even ears – on it 24/7. That’s the beauty of having a surveillance system installed at home. There are security cameras so you can check on your home from a remote location. Sensors and alarms can alert both you and emergency responders via mobile phone about a possible intruder or a loved one at home needing immediate medical attention. Even hints of gas or water leaks and excessive smoke can be called to your attention while you’re away from home.
Energy and money saver
True, the technology behind these smart appliances and devices makes them more expensive than the “dumber” household stuff. However, you will see the savings in the long term – not just in your energy consumption but also in your utility bills. In many cases, these devices will turn on when you need them and automatically turn off when you don’t.
An assistant at home
By now, you’ve already heard about Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant – three of the most popular smart speakers in the market today. All you have to do is to issue commands to these devices and, depending on the extent of their connectivity with your other smart home solutions, they’ll do the work for you. These are just some of the many electronic home assistants that make your life more convenient at home. Some of these can even feed and clean after your pets while you’re on vacation.
Eager to find the perfect smart home in Somerset, Hunterdon, Morris, and Union Counties, New Jersey? Get in touch with top-notch local real estate expert Cindy Pagnotta and her team at Pagnotta Homes. Just call 908.436.7947 or email info(at)pagnottahomes(dotted)com.