The benefits of smart home technology

Smart homes are gaining popularity in Australia, along with other parts of the world. Although the US is currently leading the adoption of smart technology in the home, it’s estimated that over 2 million Australian homes are considered ‘smart homes’. And this is only expected to increase in the coming years. But what exactly is a smart home? And what are the benefits?

What is a smart home?

Smart homes utilise smart technology and devices connected through the internet to control appliances and systems in the home. From controlling your lighting or TV, to working your heating and cooling system, you can do all this and more with smart home systems. Here are some of the ways you can use smart home technology to enhance your living space.

You can control your home from the palm of your hand

Smart homes offer the ability to be connected to all the different rooms in your home. You can customise lighting, heat, and cooling via a single device, like your smartphone, or even on voice command, all without having to leave the couch.

You can save on your energy bills

It’s safe to say that at some point, many of us have left a room without turning the lights off, or have come home only to realise we’ve accidentally left our air conditioner on all day. Smart home systems can be set up to control lighting or heating and cooling systems with timers, helping you avoid these mishaps and save on your energy bills.

You can prevent home emergencies

With some smart home technology, you’ll also have the option of controlling your system even when you’re not at home. It can even alert you about issues around the house, such as a washing machine leak. As we all know, sometimes accidents happen, and having alerts set up like this could really help save the day!

See how you could control your blinds, room temperature, lighting, home security, and more through a simple dashboard on your smartphone, like this one from the Clipsal Wiser app , even when you’re not at home.

You can regulate temperature and optimise the ambience of a space

Smart home systems can help you to create customised lighting for different spaces throughout your home, boosting the ambience and cosiness of a space. Not only can smart system timers help avoid a nasty surprise on your energy bill, they can help you regulate the temperature of your home to optimise comfort. You can set up timed blinds or shutters to help keep your house cool in summer, or let in that winter sun when you need it most.

This, along with utilising natural elements can prove an effective way to save on energy costs. If you visit our design studio, we’ll also help you to take advantage of nature’s elements, enhancing them to create a more energy efficient space, conserving energy where possible and boosting the comfort of your home.

You can design your optimal living space

At our V Elements Design Studio, we can show you how to incorporate smart technology into your home to help create a purposeful and welcoming space. From lighting and security to climate control, our expert design consultants will help create tailored solutions to help you get the most out of your living space.

Book a personalised consultation with our expert electrical design consultants at the design studio.