Smart home technology has made leaps and bounds in recent years, and there seems to be no sign of anything standing in its way. Only a decade ago, the whole notion of a “smart home” sounded like a science fiction scenario. In contrast, nowadays, thanks largely to the telecommunications sector, there are “smart” elements in every home. Things like controlling home security from a smart phone or setting up electrical appliances with just a few clicks are part of most people’s everyday lives. And there is more to come…
So let’s take a look at some of the latest smart home trends that will be of interest to telecoms providers and the general public alike.
Smart Home Tech & Interior Design
One of the most brilliant aspects of smart home technology is the fact that it allows for the integration of the latest advancements with the most refined interior design. Tools such as “smart designs” enable the interested parties to digitally visualize, through VR technology or 3D printing, ideas for the complete configuration and décor of their home in a manner that feels more real than ever before. Thus, customers can truly create a dream home exactly as they have imagined it to perfectly meet their individual needs.
Media Rooms for a Seamless Entertainment Experience
While media rooms used to be simply rooms with screens or sound systems, thanks to the latest developments in smart home automation, the user can now control a multitude of state-of-the-art 4K Ultra HD screens and sound systems with Dolby Immersive surround sound through voice commands from their smart phones or smart assistants. This ensures everyday entertainment of all kinds, featuring movie nights, sports nights as well as many more that take the experience to the next level, in the most engaging way possible.
At the same time, these conveniences can also effectively assist in working from home, which is becoming more and more prevalent every day.
Cinema Rooms for the Ultimate Gaming Experience
And if movie nights weren’t enough to impress the hardcore gaming audience, then the dedicated cinema rooms that, in addition to offering the ultimate movie experience, also provide the ultimate gaming experience will certainly do the trick. Every gamer can literally jump into the game and feel like being a part of it with the help of VR devices, smart speakers, and many more smart automated tools that are integrated into the house and can be activated effortlessly through simple commands.
Lighting Control for the Perfect Ambiance
Gone are the days when in order to adjust the general lighting of the home, the resident would have to walk into each room and decide which fixtures to turn on and which to turn off… One of the latest trends in smart home automation is lighting control systems that make selecting just the right ambiance easy for the entire property. Romantic lighting? Relaxing lighting? Day/Night lighting or entertainment lighting? It is all possible and does not require any particular effort. It wouldn’t be too far-fetched to say that the need for traditional wall switches will be a relic of the past in a little while.
Furthermore, these new smart lighting control options also contribute to smarter and more sustainable electricity consumption and, therefore, lower overall energy costs for each household.
At a time when people have to cope with an extremely hectic daily schedule, the innovations offered by the smart home industry are more relevant than ever. Through the ceaseless efforts of the telecoms and electromechanics sectors, all of these are easier than they have ever been.
The future is here, and it’s amazing!
