What is a SMART Home?

With the tap of our fingers, we can now make sure our garage door is closed, turn off our sprinklers, or turn on our security systems. Even our lights and our dryers can be activated from our smart device.

What is the definition of a Smart Home?

A SMART Home is defined as a home with a minimum of three smart devices, with at least one featuring a smart security or smart temperature function.

Smart Home systems allow homeowners to monitor and control their homes remotely using connected, smart devices. These devices facilitate automation, control, safety, and convenience. For example, smart thermostats sense when owners are home, or away, and automatically set temperatures accordingly.

How are Smart Homes connected?

Many Smart Home devices connect with each other through WiFi, Bluetooth and similar protocols, allowing homeowners to manage their homes through an interconnected set of smart devices, forming a Smart Home hub.

These devices connect in their own network, facilitating home automation and optimization of temperature, lighting, security, appliances, safety and entertainment. New interfaces allow homeowners to control their Smart Home from one place, usually their smartphone, tablet or computer. A hub platform such as Google Home allows users to manage and connect smart devices with distinct functions such as security, temperature, lighting, etc., in one place.

Some smart devices, however, are designed as standalone units, ones that do not connect to a larger Smart Home hub, and instead, remain isolated in their control and function from other devices. For example, a standalone garage door opener may be activated by mobile app, but may not integrate with other intelligent devices.

As more & more Buyers are looking for SMART Home technology, it may be wise to begin investing in systems for your home, not only will it make your home safer & more efficient, but it will also make your home more marketable if you decide to sell.

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