INTERNET OF HOMES: REVOLUTIONIZING HOME AUTOMATION THROUGH IOT

admin | January 8, 2020

As we have entered a new decade, we are open to new possibilities and ideas for a perfect home. Imagine coming back to your apartment, after a long and tiring day, and you will be served with the best quality food and drinks by a self-operating robot, this is the near future. Our whole concept of home has drastically changed in the last couple or more years. Smart cities have adopted smart and innovative programs to build a new approach to house planning and security. By the development of IoT (Internet of Things), home-buyers and builders started to install the available Home Automation systems. In a smart city like Kochi, automated home systems are already in place. Nowadays many of the home buyers prefer luxury flats & premium apartments in Kochi with IoT automation facilities.

Smart homes filled with connected products are loaded with possibilities to make our lives easier, more convenient, and more comfortable. There is no shortage of possibilities for smart home IoT devices as home automation seems to be the wave of the future. The requirement for Home automation arises due to the arrival of IoT, in a big way in homes and office space. The smart home gadgets interact, seamlessly and securely; control, monitor and improve accessibility, from anywhere across the globe. These smart automation devices happen to have an interface with IoT. IoT automation will be the key to bridging the gap between human limitations and technology’s capabilities.

What is the concept of Home Automation?

With technology, innovators bring control of operations in everyday home activities which includes operating electrical appliances on the tip of our fingers to self-operating faucets and pipes. This provides the user with affordable lighting solutions, better energy conservation with only the minimum amount of energy. This is just an example of one of the features of IoT. This concept further extends to provide complete control over the user’s security systems. Users can also keep complete control over their entertainment system and much more. IoT platforms work either through Internet Protocols or cloud-based computing to give complete control of all the devices in the buyer’s home.

Primarily, the intention behind Home Automation is to make homes safer, secure and fitting for the residents. ZigBee, Z-Wave, and WiFI are the wireless technologies that are backing or connecting the entire system. Some of the areas where customers can expect to see home automation led IoT- connectivity are:

• Lighting control
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
• Lawn/Gardening management
• Home Appliances
• Improved Home safety and security
• Home air quality control
• 24/7 Water Quality Monitoring
• Natural Language-based voice assistants
• Smart Switches
• Smart Locks
• Smart Energy Meters

Internet of Things works completely on a wireless interface. This provides a flexible system with various advantages like ease-of-use, ease-of-installation, avoid the complexity of running through wires and loose electrical connections and above all easy to move around. The installation process is pretty easier under proper guidance provided by an expert in the field. Major electrical stakeholders like Philips, Syska, and Godrej currently integrate the Internet of Things with their products and make smooth and easier life solutions.

What comes with an IoT package?

• Sensors: These senses fire, smoke, gas leak, door intrusion, glass break or motion to deliver safety and security.
• Cameras: Videos of guests arrived on the doorstep can be viewed and allow the user to communicate with them
• Actuators: Typically these are devices that control the switches and plug points that are seen at home. These switches may be used for lighting, fans, speed control, curtain motor control or more.
• IR Blasters: These are used to control any and all IR devices that exist in the home; typically these can be Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters, TV’s, STB, Music systems and more
• Thermostats: Typically a combination of sensors and actuators to control the AC or heater while sensing the ambient temperature.

Similarly, the advancement in user-friendly technologies has maintained a risk-free environment for users with its quality in the material used and free from malware protection. The beauty of Home Automation lies in the fact that it sets up a manageable position of the devices for the user. Appliances that are connected with an IoT platform provide the residents with complete control through mobile phones or remote controllers. For example, if you feel that you want to change channels for your kids or raise the temperature of your visitors’ room, you can simply go to your mobile phone and access it through the given application. Hanging on to this standpoint, we can completely agree that home-based automation alongside machine-to-machine communication will see rapid development in the coming years and create new connected objects, Guaranteed. Veegaland Homes, the best builders in Kerala ensures luxury at its peeks with all modern amenities includes IoT packages for your comfortable living. Buy luxury flats & premium apartments in Kochi from Veegaland homes and experience the comfortable luxury living.

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