Top 10 benefits of home automation
Home automation is changing the way Australians live by building technology into everyday routines. Here are the ten benefits homeowners notice most.
- You can control a range of devices and systems from one interface, usually a smartphone app or a voice command. Turning on the lights, adjusting the thermostat or locking the doors can all be handled from the same place, even when you are away.
- Automated systems help optimise energy use, which can significantly reduce your electricity bills. A smart thermostat learns your schedule and preferences and adjusts the temperature when nobody is home. Smart lighting keeps lights off until they are needed.
- Security gets a lift from smart locks, cameras and motion sensors. These send real-time alerts to your phone if suspicious activity is detected, so you can monitor and secure the house from anywhere.
- Remote access means you can manage the house from anywhere in the world. Forgot to turn the lights off, or not sure whether the doors are locked? You can check and fix it from your phone.
- These systems are highly customisable. You can set up routines and scenes to match how you live, such as a “Good Morning” routine that gradually brings the lights up and adjusts the thermostat, or a “Good Night” routine that locks the doors and switches off the electronics.
- Homes fitted with smart technology are more appealing to buyers and can lift resale value. Modern automation systems are treated as a worthwhile upgrade over a traditional setup.
- Smart appliances are easier to run. A smart oven can be preheated remotely, and a smart washing machine will let you know when the load is finished.
- Safety devices can be built into the same system, including smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and water leak sensors. They alert you to a problem immediately, so you can act before any real damage is done.
- Better energy use and more efficient appliances add up to real savings. A smart irrigation system, for example, waters the garden based on the weather, so you are not putting water on when it is not needed.
- Technology keeps moving, and these systems are built to be scaled up and upgraded. Putting one in now means your home can take on later advances without starting from scratch.
Home automation covers a lot of ground: day to day convenience, security, lower running costs and a better resale position. M&J Electrical Works can talk you through the options and handle the install.
