You can now control your home heating system from your workplace or prepare a cup of coffee, thanks to Internet of Things technology that turns homes into smart and connected spaces.
What does the Internet of Things simply do?
If a group of devices, such as a television and a refrigerator, connect to each other via the Internet to share and exchange data.
Imagine that the lighting system, heating system, and even kitchen appliances are connected to each other and that you can easily control them from your smartphone. This is called a smart home.
So what are the pros of smart homes?
- Comforts
Instead of waiting to return home and busying yourself for hours with your household tasks, you can complete them using your smartphone wherever you are. A smart home allows comfort and ease in performing tasks. You can buy household necessities or even cook dinner on your way back from work. - Safety and security
The smart home provides protection during your absence through sensors installed on the doors and windows that send alerts to you when any attempt is made to enter. In addition to the cameras distributed throughout the home, which enable you to monitor your home from anywhere in the world. - Rationalization of energy consumption
Smart homes save energy by regulating lighting, ventilation and heating systems. Such as turning on and off lights as soon as you enter and leave the room. It also adjusts the heating and ventilation devices to suit the weather and turns them off automatically when you go out.
On the other hand, here are some smart home cons:
1- High cost of operation and maintenance.
2- It needs a fast internet connection all the time.
3- Internet security breaches, which are among the most prominent risks. Hackers can infiltrate your network and take over your entire home, so you must secure your network tightly.