Smart home technology what is it
What is a smart home?
Smart home is a fully automated control of all household electrical appliances and electronic equipment, which are combined into a single control system.
The control system allows you to configure all devices to a specific program, which they are controlled remotely.
Smart home management system
allows you to remotely control all appliances from any distance from the house. When you are away from home, you can change the mode of operation of the refrigerator, air conditioner, and heating system;
the system allows you to adjust the operation of each electrical appliance or system. For example, turn on the heating of the house when the owner comes home from work;
change the mode of operation of the air conditioner depending on changes in the room temperature;
the system can also work with voice commands.
What does the smart home management authority include?
A device that combines all household appliances and controls their operation. The device is called a controller or hub.
Sensors that the hub uses to get information about changes in the operating conditions of appliances and the state of household appliances.
Devices used for executing commands received from the hub;
All electric household and electronic gadgets are part of the smart home, so the work of all devices is aimed at automating the processes that occur with these devices and devices.
Safety elements and sensors included in the control system
sensor for opening doors;
fire sensor;
sensor to the flow of water;
alarm;
camera-recorder.
The smart home control system includes a kit that can be a starter kit that includes the functions of a controller, a module for wireless control of household appliances and electronics, as well as a temperature sensor. All modules are connected to a hub that receives a radio signal of a certain frequency. All household appliances and electronics are connected to the controller via wireless communication. The controller itself also supports GSM cellular communication.
The starter kit is one of the simplest management systems, the cost of which is related to the budget option.
Managing a smart home
Using a radio frequency remote control. The disadvantage of this remote control is that it only works at a close distance (no more than 300 meters from the house). You can also manage it using a mobile app. This control does not have any distance restrictions. You only need to download a special app to your device.
The smart home is gradually becoming our reality, so we need to take advantage of all the benefits that a smart home provides, making our life more comfortable and modern. If you are not an electronics specialist, it is better to entrust the installation of smart home management to professionals.