The future of domestic is life is certainly will be the network. It’s now possible to access almost all the functions of your home remotely, from central heating and lighting, to even the use of refrigerators and cooking appliances. Here are some of the ways you can let technology do the sweating for you.
Smart Kettle
These are obviously more expensive than conventional kettles, but can you really put a price on making mornings a less painful experience? Smart kettles synchronize with your alarm clock so that the water is boiled and ready to go before you even walk into the kitchen. Unfortunately, scientists haven’t figured out how to get around the “having to get out of bed” bit yet.
Smart Shopping
Amazon’s
new service Amazon Dash lets you stash buttons connected to the internet all around your house that you can place wherever you keep things like toilet paper or washing liquid, but in theory, they can be used to purchase anything. Once you see that you’re running low on a particular product, simply click the button and a resupply will be on its way.
Home AI
Another thing that Amazon, as well as Google, pioneered in the shape of their
voice-enabled virtual assistant Alexa available with the purchase of the relevant devices lets you talk to the home network’s AI and give it commands. Learning to respond to your specific vocal pattern, she can inform you of everything from the weather to the balance of your bank account, or to operate your home audio network. It looks increasingly likely that in the future, she will be able to operate every aspect of your home network by voice command.
Smart Security
Home security systems have come a long way from the simple control panel interface that has existed for so long. Home security devices are now fully network-integrated, allowing you to monitor your home and stream camera footage and audio feedback. The Nest Cam IQ is a particularly good example of this. You can even apply facial recognition technology to the system and get emails when an unfamiliar face is detected, guaranteeing enhanced peace of mind.
Remote Air Conditioning
This is perfect for those nights when you’re too hot or too cold but don’t want to leave the bed to do anything about it. Smart air conditioning devices can be activated from your phone, meaning setting your desired temperature is literally a breeze. You can even get the settings ready when you leave your workplace so you can come back to a home that is as warm or as cold as you want. Some of these technologies also monitor air quality and can even filter the ambient air in your home for good measure, which is sure
to bring a health benefit to the owner.
Integrated Lighting
This is perfect for those times when you’re in bed but don’t want to go around the house making sure all the lights are turned off. Simply turn them off with a widget kept by your bedside table or with your smartphone.
The future is here so use it to make your home life easier and more pleasant.