Many people have heard about this system, but not all have managed to appreciate all the charms of full control over any part of the house, from a light bulb to heating. Firstly, the technology is rather complicated and in the domestic market, only some representatives do provide quality services and fully master the situation. And the equipment The smart house seems terribly expensive and incredibly difficult to use. Whether this is so and what is in general a given product of civilization, we will consider below.
Description of the Smart Home system
So, to begin with, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the basic functions of this equipment and making at least an initial impression. Why do the owners of apartments and houses install this system? The answer lies in the name itself: thus you save your money, bring into the house of an excellent guard and assistant. In your absence, the apartment itself will create the impression that someone is at home: it will periodically turn on the lights, move the blinds , even turn on the music. But this is only the tip of the iceberg! If necessary, all heaters and other appliances will operate in economy mode, a fire or any other force majeure system will also be able to recognize and act on time.
Below is a description of the Smart Home system, or rather its obvious advantages and at the same time the opportunities that will be another point in favor of the acquisition:
- you once and for all adjust the lighting, air temperature and humidity, and all the other nuances, so as not to waste time and money on it;
- you can leave the child safely, as he can not get to the outlet or knock down the settings of the TV - you can watch him in his absence and even switch the channel;
- this is a significant saving of light and heat, because in your absence the bulbs go out without a reminder, and the thermostats are exposed to the set temperature, depending on the presence of the owner;
- in your absence you set the vacation mode and the house takes care of itself, and even guards.
Components of a smart home
So, they made up a picture. But what does such a system in general represent, how can it be felt? In any of the sets of the Smart home are various gadgets and cable meters. I must say that there is a so-called wireless smart house. Instead of a cable, a special controller is installed, connected with the sensors, located throughout the apartment.
What are these smart gadgets for the house that your square meters will necessarily fill? The first thing that is usually chosen by almost all buyers is a video surveillance system. Very popular climate stations in families with children, baby monitors, as well as sockets with wireless control. There are even smart teapots and other appliances in the house. In other words, clever products for the house do not differ in any way from those that are usual to us, but you can use them at a distance: you go home, and the teapot is already heating water for you.
Set "Smart House"
Judging by such almost magical abilities, "Smart House" equipment should cost very much and it is likely that this is the prerogative of extremely well-off people. Perhaps earlier it was so. But now manufacturers offer even so-called basic kits. The cost of the amount is quite elevating, from the list you will find the most popular functions. And what is most pleasant: to expand the possibilities of your smart home you can always with time, adding as necessary. But you will begin to save immediately, and after a certain period evaluate the invested funds.