Technology has been growing in leaps and bounds. This is good news for everyone in the software and automation business. One no longer has to manually control the thermostat at home. At a click of a button, while still underneath the covers, it is possible to switch on the thermostat, set up the proper lighting and even start your favorite jams thereby setting up the good vibes needed for a good day ahead. The advent of technology has also brought with it, applications and software that allow someone to monitor their homes away from home. All that is needed is usually a cellular signal or a Wi-Fi connection, both of which are hardly scarce. This all the time, anywhere access to one’s home not only gives the user a sense of security but the much needed peace of mind. It helps crosscheck small things like if one left the iron box on, or the lights, or they forgot to lock the door or better still if the nanny is practicing her boxing skills on the baby. This essay looks at several ways to automate your home and access it from virtually anywhere. The most obvious way, is of course downloading relevant applications and software into one’s cellular device. This can be a cell phone or a portable computer. One has to then shop for devices and machines that can be linked to the downloaded applications.
THE GO TO LIST FOR BEGINNERS
The first application that tech savvy researchers recommend is smart thermostats. If one downloads the right application on their phones, it is possible to control light and heating when away from home. This means that one will still come back to a warm, aerated house without the cost of running power for the whole vacation duration. The next application that the beginners should consider is home surveillance cameras. There are several applications and security camera packages in the market that one can choose from. The motion security cameras are the best as they only record any motion in the house. This means that one does not have to sift through endless data to get what one is looking for. Still on matters security, one can buy applications and related devices to integrate into their door lock systems. The buy will depend on how high tech the user wants to be. One can choose from smart locks that he can change from time to time to fingerprint lock systems. Motion sensors can also be attached to the door so that the user gets alerts whenever the doors are touched.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
The market is flooded with many different applications and devices that serve the same purpose. This makes it increasingly difficult for the user, especially if he is a novice, to zero in on one. It is therefore important to note the things that one should consider when buying an application or/and device. Cost is chief among this things. But this has to be tempered with the device’s expected longevity and efficiency. The components that make up the home automation gadgets are the biggest determinant of their longevity. Most gadgets are fitted with linear motion systems and actuators. Actuators are responsible for rotational or linear motion. Most of them have a voltage of twelve with varying lengths and thrusts. Thrust determines the speed and frequency of rotations. It is therefore important to look for gadgets with actuators from reputable firms. This will ensure that the gadgets have a long shelf life, high efficiency and hence are worth the money. At the end of the day as one is planning and executing his home automation plan, it is important to keep in mind the end goal and just have fun with it.
