Smart Home Energy, Water & Lifestyle Benefits

Our homes are on the front line when it comes to climate change and energy use. Despite rising energy standards for homes, most houses were built some time ago and don’t always measure up. Which means they don’t adapt well to higher temperatures, strong storms and ever growing energy & water bills. 

But home tech can help.  

Energy Efficiency: Smart lighting using LED bulbs, occupancy sensors, natural light detection and programmable settings give you control over energy use. Better still smart thermostats and digital home management mean you keep on top of what’s happening no matter where you are.

Water Use: Smart plumbing systems in the home or garden not only control how much water you’re using, but let you manage it day by day using sensors  & software that detect leaks, adjust temperatures, assess soils and react to weather.

Smart Appliances: Smarter appliances can adjust their performance, alert you to problems, download software upgrades and be controlled from one unified home management system. That means less water & energy use, but also tackles food waste, detergent use & endless shopping trips.

New Mobility: Smart homes can easily integrate clean energy systems like solar panels and battery storage with new modes of transport like electric cars, bikes & scooters.

Home Health: From the air you breathe at home to the way you monitor your health, smart homes are fast becoming a must have. Air quality sensors & monitoring systems not only provide accurate environmental information but can alert you to any issues. 

Personal Health: Just as crucial, homes are increasingly collecting health information like blood pressure, heart rates, moods and even falls to keep you safer. This can be life saving, especially for older people, as automated systems check your well being, moods and physical needs.

Quantified Homes: One smart home management system can not only control all the devices and processes you have at home, but let you run it from any device any where in the world. Lights, cooling, heating, blinds, appliances you name it, smart homes let you control your life. 

Of course Smart Homes are only as good as your broadband so make sure you have a robust hybrid wired/wireless system in place. Ask your Registered Cabler for advice about the benefits of home technology.