We all knew that one day our homes would become as smart as our phones, and those days are here. More and more homeowners are deciding to introduce tech into their homes, but not only through TVs and other gadgets. Rather, they are choosing home automation options that turn any home into a smart home that makes life at home easier. However, there is no doubt or wonder why they are doing this because the demand for such homes is at an increase and younger generations that are now slowly becoming homeowners are looking for such homes to invest in. So, if you are looking to sell your home or to simply increase its value, here is the best tech to introduce in it and make it smart.
What to Do When Building or Renovating?
When you are building or renovating your entire home, probably the last thing on your mind is selling it. However, such situations are perfect for laying a solid base for creating a smart home and increasing its value from the very start. So, when building and renovating you should talk to the builders and contractors about including an automation partner that will help create a completely automated home. For example, in order to improve home automation in the future, you should have smart wiring that will provide proper support for introducing gadgets and devices for your smart home. This is an essential part since homebuyers and owners need a stable and fast internet connection for all of this to work. But, smart wiring isn’t the only thing that makes a home a smart one, so make sure to introduce other gadgets and systems.
Smart Security
Probably the most important component of a smart home is introducing smart security systems. These include setting up cameras around the property. However, the old security systems and alarms aren’t enough and there are newer models and systems that today’s homeowners trust more. Smart alarms and security systems today allow you to have access to a live feed of the cameras at home, no matter where you are. This way you can tap into your smartphone, get the app, and monitor your home all day with ease.
Another important feature of a smart security system is smart door locks. This practically makes traditional keys obsolete, but you can still use them with some smart locks. This way you can lock and unlock your home via your smartphone wherever you are and that makes going to a vacation away from the home much easier since you can always check if the home is locked.
Energy Management
Saving energy and thus saving both money and the environment is another element of smart homes that home buyers and owners seek when investing. That is why you should consider smart energy management systems in your own home in order to increase its value. One such system is a smart thermostat and there are dozens of models that you can pick from today. Plus, there are programmable thermostats that can learn your lifestyle patterns and preferences and always provide a comfortable optimal temperature inside the house and save some energy for you. What is more, you can access them from anywhere through your smartphone and always be in charge of energy consumption.
Another useful gadget is a smart leak detector that can detect leaks in your home and automatically shut off the water in that area. Also, these can prevent frozen pipes and alert you if there are any problems with water and leaks in your home. This is especially useful when you are away because such devices can prevent major damages to your home in case there is a leak or a broken pipe.
In addition, you can further save energy by installing smart light bulbs. Smart lighting is something many homebuyers prefer because they can easily be accessed through smartphones and they can save money and energy in the long term.
Entertainment
Even though smart entertainment systems are more a cosmetic aspect of a home, you shouldn’t neglect them. No matter if you are investing in a home, simply want to improve it, or want to sell it, you should do some work on the entertainment devices.
You can easily get ahead of the competition on the real estate market by incorporating a smart multi-room entertainment system. With these, you can control music and many other media throughout the house from your smartphone. Also, you can add a Google Assistant, Alexa, or Siri into the mix and have everything controlled through voice. Plus, you will need a quality smart speaker set that can help you voice control the entire entertainment system in the house. And if you’d like to add a bit more for your own comfort you can invest in a smart TV and some video games consols which provide you with multiple apps to use for your own entertainment.
Each new generation of homeowners and buyers have their own demands and elements that will help them make a decision of buying a home. Since Millennials are now investing in homes, the demand for smart homes is at an increase. Many people look for homes that are safe, secure and that can provide them absolute control over energy consumption and these are the most important elements of today’s high-end homes. What is an additional benefit of making your home as smart as possible is the ability to easily set up amazing entertainment systems and the use of high-speed internet. So, when renovating or thinking of selling your home, feel free to rely on technology to help you increase both value and comfort.
Authors bio:
Bily Bum is an electrical engineer, tech, and gaming fan with 15 years of experience in the technology world. He uses every spare moment to workout to stay in shape. With his family and friends, he likes to go camping or picnicking where he enjoys the benefits of nature. He is also a contributor on site Techiezer.
