These days, smart homes are big business. Nearly any type of consumer electronic device or appliance that you can think of – from HDTV sets to smart watches to that fancy new toaster you have your eye on – can all connect to the Internet. They’re creating, storing and sharing information with one another, but not for the novelty of it – in an effort to make your life better.
Going Beyond Convenience
While using your smartphone to automatically open the shades in your living room without getting up from the couch is a great thing, the benefits of smart homes go far beyond. According to IronPaper.com, the three top growing trends in “smart” technology over the next 12 months are predicted to be in smart lighting, security devices and thermostats. What is the one thing these three categories have in common?
It’s simple – they’re all about making your life “smarter, not harder,” if you’ll excuse the pun.
- Smart lighting doesn’t just mean that you don’t have to get up from your chair to dim the lights. It means that you can program your lighting to adjust automatically based on your own regular habits, saving you a huge amount of money on your utility bills each month.
- Security devices allow you to instantly check in on your home when you’re not there, whether you’re stuck at the office or are in an airport halfway around the world. At any given moment, you’re seconds away from making sure that everything is okay. It’s the type of peace-of-mind you just can’t put a price on.
- Smart thermostats guarantee that you’ll always have the perfect temperature without ever having to lift a finger. Many devices can also “learn” and re-program automatically based on how you spend your time at home. Again, this is a hugely efficient way to save money on heating and cooling all year long without actually doing anything.
Smart devices and smart homes in general aren’t just a way to make your day-to-day life better, either – studies have shown that they can also be a wise investment should you ever choose to sell. According to research conducted by the experts at CNET and Coldwell Banker, an incredible 81% of people said they would be more willing to buy a particular home if it came with “smart” tech items already in place.
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