Smart home automation brings convenience, comfort, and peace of mind to everyday living. If smartphones were one of the major tech developments of the last decade, the next big tech advancement is the development of smart homes.

Smart home technology refers to any suite of devices, appliances, or systems that connect into a common network that can be independently and remotely controlled. A smart home is when your home technology works together in one system. For example, your home’s air conditioner, lights, audio speakers, TVs, security cameras, locks, appliances, and more are all connected to a common system, which can be controlled from your smart phone or through a mobile touch screen device.

There are some amazing advantages to home automation. As technology development continues to expand, so will the possibilities for consumer home automation to make life easier and more enjoyable.

Manage all devices from one place 

Being able to keep all of the technology in your home connected through one interface is a massive step forward for technology and home management. With a single app on your smartphone or tablet, you will be able to tap into countless functions and devices throughout your home. This makes it easier to access the functionality you truly want for your home.

Integrate new devices and appliances

Smart home systems are very flexible when it comes to the accommodation of new devices and appliances and other technology. You will add to your suite of devices as you replace the older ones or discover new technology to accompany your indoor and outdoor spaces. Being able to integrate these new devices seamlessly will make it much easier, and allow you to keep upgrading to the latest lifestyle technology.

Maximize home security

You can incorporate security and surveillance features in your smart home network. Home automation systems can connect motion detectors, surveillance cameras, automated door locks, and other tangible security measures throughout your home so you can activate them from one mobile device before heading to bed. You can also choose to receive security alerts on your various devices depending on the time of day an alert goes off, and monitor activities in real-time whether you are in the house or halfway around the world.

Control your home from far 

Do not underestimate the power of being able to control your home’s functions from a distance. On a very hot day, you can control your home to become cooler in just enough time before you get home from work. If you are in a hurry to get dinner started but you are still at the store, you can have your oven start to preheat while you are still on your way home. You can even check to see if you left the lights on, who is at your front door, or make sure you turned off all your switches while you are away.

Increase energy efficiency 

Depending on how you use your smart home technology, it is possible to make your space more energy-efficient. You can have more precise control over the temperature of your home with a programmable smart thermostat that learns your schedule and temperature preferences and then suggests the best energy efficient settings throughout the day. Lights and motorized shades can be programmed to switch to an evening mode as the sun sets, or lights can turn on and off automatically when you enter or leave the room, so you never have to worry about wasting energy.

Improve appliance functionality 

Smart homes can also help you manage your appliances better. A smart TV will help you find better apps and channels to locate your favorite TV shows. A smart oven will assist you with cooking your meals to perfection. A smart home theatre and audio system can make managing your multimedia effortless when entertaining guests. Overall, connecting your appliances and other systems with automation technology will improve their functionality and effectiveness.

Get home management insights

With smart home automation, you have the ability to tap into insights on how your home operates. You can monitor how often you watch TV, what kind of meals you cook in your oven, the type of foods you keep in your refrigerator and your energy consumption habits over time. These insights allow you to analyze your daily habits, and make adjustments to live the lifestyle you desire.