From Wi-Fi light bulbs to video doorbells and virtual assistants, numerous innovative home technologies are emerging each year, thanks to global technological advances. Since these technologies offer convenience to homeowners, most people are now considering adding them to their “list of home improvements to do”. The number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices in the world will almost triple from 8.74 billion in 2020 to more than 24.4 billion IoT devices in 2030. But are smart home technologies worth investment? This article provides some of the smart home technologies that are worth your money. Read on to learn more.
Top Building Automation Devices to Consider
A building automation system is an investment that will help you sell your home faster and at a higher price. The smart home products below are worth considering if you are planning to automate your home:
1. Smart Thermostat
A smart thermostat is one of the smart home technologies that will significantly impact your home’s value. Everyone knows that heating and cooling takes a huge portion of their energy bills, so they would be interested in anything that can help them lower these bills. Since smart thermostats learn your everyday habits and automatically turn on and off at your preferred time, it eliminates energy wastage by ensuring that your heating systems will only be on when needed.
The average cost of a smart thermostat in the UK is £120 to £220, and it can save you up to 31% on heating costs (around £200 a year). Therefore, your smart thermostat may pay itself within two years, making it a worthwhile investment. Due to these benefits, property valuers are more likely to value your property higher if you have already installed a smart thermostat.
2. Smart Home Hub
If you want to sell your house fast, a smart home hub is another interesting building automation system to consider. The most popular smart home hubs like Samsung SmartThings Hub v3, Apple Homepod mini and Amazon’s Echo can significantly improve your home’s convenience by providing a centralised base that allows you to connect all the smart devices in your home. For example, you can connect your lights to the smart hub to enable voice commands or add smart sensors that allow the lights to turn on and off when you enter and leave a room.
Though most people see smart home hubs as a luxury, buying one is a worthy investment as it will help you save time and energy. In addition, there are numerous other benefits, depending on each user’s circumstance.
3. Smart Entry Systems
Smart entry systems are some of the most used smart home devices worldwide. They include smart doorbells and alarms, which help protect your home while, at the same time, providing convenience. Though these locks and doorbells are pricier than the typical ones, they come with additional benefits like the ability to lock and unlock your doors remotely.
For example, if you have a relative visiting during your work hours, you don’t have to stress yourself about how you will hand them the key as you will let them in from anywhere and close up when they leave. Some smart locks and doorbells can also live stream videos and offer two-way communication with people who stop by your door, like delivery people.
4. Smart Light Bulbs
Nowadays, you can remotely turn your lights on and off if you have invested in smart light bulbs. Some models also allow you to change the colour, dim them and even play music.
All these features make life easier, plus you can save some money by remotely turning off your lights every time you forget to do it. Additionally, smart light bulbs will add the “wow” factor when showcasing your home to potential home buyers, especially if they have not used the technology before.
Final Thought
If you want to improve your home’s security, adding building automation systems is one of the improvements you should consider, especially at this time when people have placed a high value on the convenience provided by technology. Adding any of the above intelligent home technologies will not only help you save some money but also sell your home fast.
Salman is a prolific environmental writer, and has authored more than 500 articles in reputed journals, magazines and websites. He is proactively engaged in creating mass awareness on renewable energy, waste management, sustainability and conservation all over the world.
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