"Smart Home" technology has long been firmly integrated into the daily lives of many residents of the metropolis. Modern developers try to first include in their projects the possibility of introducing its attributes. This includes new security systems, and energy-efficient temperature control systems, and decor elements that you wouldn't even think of. Today we suggest you discover something new for yourself and make your home worthy of our progressive age.
Saving for good
When building modern houses, great attention is paid to smart consumption, which affects not only the amount of resources used, but also your wallet. Conscious consumption has become a trend of the 21st century. Humanity suddenly discovered the fact that everything comes to an end sooner or later. In order to postpone it and save our planet for posterity, special technologies are being implemented that allow you to spend the amount of water and electricity that you really need to meet all your needs. Energy-saving technologies that allow property owners to keep up with the times include:
- solar panels will be a real salvation for the owners of private houses. They are installed on roofs in well-lit places, so the large dimensions do not take up a drop of living space, significantly reducing energy costs
- smart window shutters monitor indoor and outdoor temperatures and can automatically open and close depending on specific weather conditions, time of day and your preferences
- a warm floor is laid in strategically important parts of the house and apartments. Bathrooms and corridors especially often need an additional source of heat because they are at a considerable distance from basic heating systems.
- smart thermostats and thermostats are most often installed on radiators so that you can independently adjust the temperature in the rooms and keep it at a comfortable level. They can be both manual and remote controlled. You will be able to configure the operating mode and turn on the necessary programs remotely using a special program
When choosing thermostats, you should pay attention to such proven companies as Nest and Ecobee. The first of them also specializes in security systems, smoke detectors, audio and video systems. The Canadian company Ecobee is engaged in home automation, including temperature, motion, light and other sensors.
Safety above all
A closed area and an inquisitive concierge at the entrance do not guarantee that your home is under protection. Whether rented apartment in the center of Kyiv or a private house in the Kyiv region, it is equally important to take good care of the security of your immovable and movable property. To do this, you need to install:
- smoke and leak detectors will protect you from accidents during your absence
- the video surveillance system can work around the clock or turn on only at your request. You will be able to view recordings in real time from any convenient device and location
- motion sensors will detect activity that should not be in your apartment and notify you instantly about it
- smart locks also provide remote control. You don't need to check your pockets every time before leaving thanks to keyless access. Temporary permits for guests, postmen and delivery workers will allow you to save time and clearly control all people entering and leaving, as well as the time they stay in your home
With this level of security, no visitor will go unnoticed. You will no longer have to worry about whether you closed the front door, and mischievous housemates will have to leave trying to grab the second sock from the washing machine.
Comfort in the details
The "Smart House" system includes not only numerous motion and temperature sensors, but also the automation of most basic processes. In today's world, you don't have to spend time on everyday nuances learned over the years of movement. It will be enough to press the button on the smartphone, say the necessary phrase or do nothing at all - the technology will do everything for you:
- smart lighting with mode control using a smartphone will help create the right atmosphere. Motion sensors will make moving around the house in the evening optimally comfortable and energy efficient
- automatic blinds and curtains will wake you up better than any alarm clock. A specific programmed opening and closing time, as well as automatic reactions to changes in weather and time of day can be set
- a smart refrigerator knows all the stocks better than you and selects the temperature for storing certain products. On a special screen, you can leave notes for yourself or loved ones
- modern stoves and ovens could cook without your help if they had a pair of mechanical hands. So far, they are doing great with the given programs. The remote control function will give you the opportunity to return from work at the exact moment when a hot dinner is ready to be served
- speakers and TVs have access to the Internet and to popular streaming services, which will allow you to play your favorite music and series using voice control
- progress has reached the point that even sleep is now not without scientific and technical miracles. Smart mattresses and pillows have learned to monitor the sleep quality of their owners and optimize stiffness depending on the needs and preferences of a particular sleeping body. Products from the Xiaomi brand, which flooded the market with practical novelties for work, rest and cleaning, are popular
For convenient control over the components of the "Smart House" technology, you can use both individual programs and entire systems that include the maximum number of elements. The latter, in particular, include platforms Apple HomeKit and Google Home. "Smart Home" should be implemented in housing that will serve you for many years, will please you with its quality, location and amenities. The experts of the real estate agency THE Capital specialize in high-quality properties. It's time to choose a new home for new technologies.
