Intelligent home technologies not only make life simpler for residents but also enhance the quality of their environment – something which has proven highly beneficial for elderly residents and those experiencing mental health challenges.
As technologies adapt to homeowners’ preferences, they create soothing environments tailored to individual needs – potentially helping reduce stress, anxiety and depression.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi (wireless local area network technology) enables electronic devices – including computers, smartphones and tablets – to access the internet wirelessly.
WiFi offers many advantages over other networks, including speed and reliability. Furthermore, WiFi provides smart home devices with secure connections.
Home security cameras are simple to operate and manage, making them an attractive option for many homeowners.
As well as these advantages, another great benefit of Bluetooth protocol is that almost every device in the market will support it.
Wi-Fi 6 introduces features like Target Wait Time and BSS Coloring that aim to optimize network efficiency and battery life, which could prove especially valuable when used with IoT and mobile devices in places with channel congestion issues.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth technology enables devices to communicate without the use of wires, making the set-up and maintenance of smart homes much simpler with Bluetooth integration.
This technology utilizes wavelengths that can only be utilized within a limited distance range, making it superior to other wireless technologies and consuming relatively less power.
Bluetooth technology is widely utilized by devices like smart thermostats, security systems, keyless entry systems, and garage-door openers to control settings, monitor energy use, and alert users when their batteries or filters need changing.
5G
5G wireless technology offers many advantages over its predecessors, such as faster download speeds than 4G networks and reduced latency for video streaming and other applications.
Home automation systems allow us to remotely control devices such as smart bulbs and outlets, smoke detectors, security systems, thermostats, door locks and more. All these devices connect with one central hub that centralizes all smart home applications and data processing.
This wireless network also enables smart meters to monitor energy and water consumption, helping utilities improve efficiency, save money, and reduce their carbon footprint.
Touchless technology
Touchless technology is a perceptual user interface based on natural language processing (NLP). This enables computer systems to take instructions via voice, user behavior, facial patterns or physical movements from individuals interacting with them via natural language processing (NLP). Touchless can be used to control smart speakers such as Amazon Alexa and Google Home as well as smart appliances like ovens and lighting; as well as cameras and door locks.
Touch free technologies can contribute to creating a safer workplace environment by eliminating germ hot spots such as communal keypads, door handles and touchscreens that pose health risks or cause employee absences.
Touchless technology enables a machine to operate more efficiently while cutting energy costs and waste. Touchless faucets can automatically shut off water faucets when not being used; automatically dispense soap, hand sanitizer and paper towels when they become idle; or reduce how much water a machine consumes – helping the machine run more economically while saving on costs and resources.
Smart thermostats
Smart thermostats allow you to remotely manage the temperature settings in your home from any location using the Internet, while learning your schedule and preferences over time.
Longer term, this can save money on your energy bill. Many models also provide detailed reports on energy use to enable more informed spending habits.
Some smart thermostats even feature the capability of automatically lowering climate control when no one is present, making this feature particularly handy in households where frequent movers or renters come and go.
