Home automation has quickly gathered speed in the industry with integrators like Amazon’s Alexa and Google’s home assistant taking over the zeitgeist and breaking new ground with their impact, not just in terms of technology but also in terms of our culture. 

The era of home automation seemed like a utopian future just a few short years ago. Even today, the technology is novel enough to inspire plenty of curiosity about its features. 

When it comes down to it, home automation is a natural progression from the automation of as many domestic facilities and appliances as we have. Once everything has been primed for easy access and use, the next step is to integrate all these features into one access point; an access point provided by a home automation system. 

When a stranger calls, home automation will answer

Home automation helps you remain secure in your sanctuary. 

If you’ve ever been gripped by fear at midnight because you think you’ve forgotten to lock up, a home automation system is the perfect way to alleviate your anxiety and save yourself precious sleeping time - it does all the checking for you.

Your security systems can also be integrated with other household systems, alerting you when you have visitors, allowing you to switch lights on and off remotely, and even tells you where certain people are in your home. 

Ultimately, these systems don’t just keep you safe, but also save you plenty of time and energy, help you remain independent if you live alone, and watch over your home while you are away. 

Your entire home at your fingertips

Being a homeowner is a responsibility that home automation makes fun. 

Home automation integrates everything from lighting, music, video, and climate control to security and gives you control over these aspects of your home on your smartphone or tablet. 

If your time to curl up on the sofa and watch TV is rudely interrupted by the realisation that you left the lights on upstairs (telling yourself you’d only be gone for one episode - three episodes ago), a home automation system will save you the trek upstairs. You can switch off the lights, anywhere in the house, from one location.

Not only do you get to savour your TV time, but you also cut down on your carbon footprint. 

This works even if you’re not at home. Do you find your home too hot/cold when you get in? With a home automation system, you can trigger your air conditioning unit or heating system to run the minute you start driving home. 

Embrace a more environmentally friendly lifestyle with home automation 

The automation of your entire house allows you to keep a closer eye on saving energy without having to expend any extra energy yourself. Our home automation systems ensure you can be comfortable and safe while saving energy and money at home.

Electricity consumption leaves behind a massive carbon footprint. Numerous studies have revealed that a huge portion of our carbon footprint is caused by lighting - 17% is caused by lighting alone.

With a home automation system, you can monitor your consumption levels and compare your usage to previous months and make adjustments that lower your usage and expenditure in the long run.

With a home automation system, you have access to a smart thermostat, have better control over your HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning) system, and make use of the warmth of natural sunlight by opening or closing your blinds at the sunniest times of the day to maintain a cosy temperature.

Home automation: How can Living Home Tech help get you closer to your dream lifestyle?

Here at Living Home Tech, we understand home automation inside-out. 

We know that it’s often thought of as futuristic and flashy, but home automation has a practical impact that can make a real difference to your lifestyle. 

Home automation lets you control your home with the flick of a button. Learn more about Living Home Tech’s home automation solutions by getting in touch with us today.