WHAT IS A SMART HOME?
Domotics, connected building or smart home - are they really different? In everyday language, we may tend to use these three terms interchangeably, but in practice, they don't mean exactly the same thing.
In fact, home automation is the technique used to automate certain actions, such as turning on the lights or heating, but human intervention is still required. You have to perform an action from a control unit.
The connected home, on the other hand, enables you to link your various objects together. This advance has been made possible by the development of the Internet of Things, also known as the IoT. This time, your connected devices are generally controlled centrally from your cell phone via an application.
The smart home is an intelligent home. New technologies such as artificial intelligence, fingerprint reading and voice or facial recognition are used to enhance the comfort of home occupants. Appliances are interconnected and centrally controlled. But unlike the connected home, the smart home is programmed to act on its own. The actions to be implemented are programmed according to pre-determined scenarios.
In addition, for all this equipment to function optimally, the smart home as a building must be :
- connected to communication networks
- designed so that data can circulate within the building
- equipped with a data protection system
WHY CHOOSE AN INTELLIGENT HOME? WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF A CONNECTED HOME?
Choosing a smart home offers many advantages, including
Centralization and remote control. Whether on Android or iOS, mobile applications offer interfaces that let you manage your smart home wherever you are.
Convenience of use. A smart home ensures that your indoor temperature and air quality are just the way you want them. Likewise, you can easily launch your favorite playlist or program your oven to make sure your meal doesn't burn.
Energy savings. On average, a smart home can save you up to 30% on your energy bill (gas and/or electricity), making it a low-energy building.
Security. Even from a distance, you can check that doors and windows are properly locked, and remedy the situation if necessary. You can also be alerted to an intruder if your smart home is equipped with an alarm system.
These advantages explain why homeowners are so keen on smart homes. The players in the artificial intelligence market are well aware of this, and offer increasingly effective solutions. They can suggest actions based on your tastes or habits.
However, if you're installing connected objects from different manufacturers, be sure to check system compatibility.
TRUSTED SERVICE PROVIDER
Faced with the explosion of Smart Home equipment and the challenges of cybersecurity, consumers, property developers, social landlords, distributors and building professionals need reference points to identify trustworthy service providers to support them. Being certified is a guarantee that you are proceeding methodically.
Bee'z Solutions helps you define your needs and guides you in drawing up technical and functional specifications for design offices.
It's this added value that enables us to add value to our real estate brokerage operations by technically enhancing your property.
The Bee'z Solutions team
Updated date : 03/09/24Creation date : 13/11/23
