news.ch – smart home: convenient control of the entire apartment

You will find a variety of different systems in the field of home or apartment automation. While some perform specific tasks (such as controlling lighting via smartphones), others are complete systems integrating multiple devices. Some smart home solutions increase living comfort, while others contribute to increased security.

Complete smart home systems can integrate and integrate with various appliances, control cabinets and sockets. In addition to the convenience benefits, you as a home or apartment owner benefit: thanks to smart home technologies, you can also take advantage of enhanced features Energy Efficiency and lower depreciation costs.

Due to the diversity of systems, not all products and solutions are compatible with each other. For this reason, it is advisable to think carefully about the type and field of application in advance. There may be one main task that is of particular interest to you, that the smart home system must meet this one requirement. Or you want a comprehensive automation system that connects several smart home solutions together.

Smart Home Lighting Technologies

By using smart lighting technologies, lighting can not only be controlled comfortably, but also in an energy-saving and sustainable way. Demand-based lighting is not only easy on the eyes, but also on the wallet and contributes to increased well-being. For example, you can specify that the lighting adapts to the time of day and only starts when it is dark, for example. You can also measure energy consumption with smart lighting systems. You can use appropriate applications to monitor and control all connected lights.

smart home heating

In times of high energy prices, intelligent heating control is an advantage. With smart heating or room climate controls, you can not only benefit from greater heating comfort, but also make a sustainable contribution to energy savings. Possibilities range from smart control units for individual radiators to centrally controlled heating of the entire home, apartment or building. Thanks to wireless control and internet connectivity, automation systems can respond to individual heating needs. on too weather conditions And beyond the temperatures, smart technologies react.

smart home security

The security technology sector is also benefiting from smart home technologies. In addition to burglar-resistant glass, networked applications can also contribute to the security of an apartment or entire property. An example is partial solutions such as interior smart doors with video transmission directly to a smartphone. There are also modular and scalable digital monitoring solutions for buildings. These and other systems can be flexibly adapted to needs or habits and are a valuable addition to mechanical protection against theft.

Smart home and entertainment

Smart home technology can also be used for multimedia and entertainment. Via network-connected devices such as TVs, tablets, or cell phone You can always access multimedia content that you have saved on a computer, a hard drive or a cloud, for example. via home network All this content is available on any device. This way, you can access your videos, music, audiobooks, or games from anywhere.

(festival /wohnen.ch)