The smart home is a big help for the modern Indian families. When both partners work, every little help matters. I like the idea of saving electricity, saving water and keeping my home safe without overwhelm. A smart home will help you do all this and more. While the smartness is still in its early stage, you can do a lot to make life easier!
What I love about a smart home is the way it frees up time. It gets rid of the mundane and makes it as easy as entering a command on the laptop or an app on your phone. When life gives you the opportunity why not use it?
Tips to a Smart Home
1)Get a Smart Home
Resting on the couch and thinking who will start the coffee maker? Ask your Google home to turn it on for you. Once its ready just pour it, get the cookies and you are set. This is great also in the morning when you are rushed. There are options for smart vacuums who will clean while you read. You can set up your ovens, refrigerators, rice cooker and coffee machines to make your life easier with a smart kitchen.
Want to watch your favorite show?
Just ask Google Home to stream Marvelous Mrs. Maisel for you on Amazon .No more searching for the remote.
Want to check the weather before planning a picnic?
Don’t worry, you know whom to ask. Google Home synced to your favorite Google will find the weather forecast for you, while you finalize the plan.
Want to find the best new restaurant in the city? Just ask Google! When you have so many gadgets at home a Smart housekeeper is just what you need. This is where Google Home and its little helper the Google Home Mini will help you.
Smart plants
Now if you go on a long trip, you need to beg your neighbors to water your plants. With smart sensors, you can set up a watering system which will take all your headache away. No more plants dying on the balcony while you holiday.
Home temperature for optimal comfort.
When you have children at home you want the home cooling, heating and thermostat to be in sync. Not too hot , not too cold with the right amount of moisture.
2)Get Smart lights
Coming home late in the evening after a long day at work?
Get the lights on your verandah and front porch turned on just when you drive in. This you can do with smart lights and or smart switches. The best part is you save energy.
Want mood lighting?These smart lights are hassle free for indoor or outdoor. Just choose a location and you will have beautiful light,lighting up your home.
Before you change all the lights in your home check your budget, check your needs.
3)Create a Safe Home
Set up your own smart smoke detector system to keep your home fire safe
Have door sensors activated, which will alert you in case of unusual activity when you travel. This is best done for the door which needs max protection or is most at risk. But even if you don’t get door sensor, smart cameras are nowadays a must have for homes.
How to pick the best Smart Camera for your home.
- Think simple to set up.
- Discreet and attractive are both important criteria.
- It’s best if these cameras are with motion sensors. Record when there activity. Otherwise, it makes little sense to have hours of recording with zero activity. Also, cloud storage may be limited.
- You will be spoiled for choice for your indoor smart camera need. In case it’s going to be outdoors you will need a weatherproof one. But even an outdoor smart camera depends on your needs. Sometimes having a video doorbell may be suitable for you. Check your options before you invest in a high-end outdoor camera.
- Infrared cameras are a little expensive but may be needed for recording in dark. Check proper placement options and your home security needs with an expert.
- Does it have a good guarantee/warranty and service? All these are important for long-term comfort.
#SmartHomeRevolution is here to stay .Are you ready?
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Disclaimers: I am not a home security expert. Kindly consult an expert before making purchase decisions. Excessive EMR from the smart device can be a health hazard.Technology and health should be strictly balanced for optimal health. The privacy issues related to the smart devices should also be kept in mind when you make your home smart
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Smart homes definitely going to be a boon for working couples. Loved the way you have jotted down all the trends.
Thanks Neha
Hopefully this year more affordable technologies will come to make our home smart
Thanks Niharika
Wonderful ideas of having a smart home with these smart gadgets. Would love to have google smart home and home speakers at home.
That’s something to wish for indeed.
Gadgets and smart living have brought about a revolution in the way we lead or life. You have picked some good smart solutions for the homes of today.
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It’s so amazing to see how smart technology makes your lifestyle easy and comfortable
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Google Home is something that I would like to try out too. Smart appliances make the home smarter.
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smart homes are a new necessity these days. google assistant and smart lights are something that u personally really fancy.
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So much advance in technology.Love the Gadgets you mentioned to be part of smart home concept.
I love technology and love all these new gadgets. Thanks for sharing. I will have to check some of the out in the future.
Thanks Samantha
That’s true, but its a big deal though.
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Of all the smart gadgets, I find the smart fitness bands & smart cameras a panache for humankind that nudge us to get fitter & help carry out surveillance in the most fool-proof manner.
Great article, Amrita!
Thanks Ashvini.
This was very interesting. Thank you for sharing.
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While I love this piece and feel “smartifying” your home is a great idea, time saver, added protection, there are a lot of questions as to true security of things. I LOVE technology but at what price are we letting technology invade our lives. Wouldn’t it be easier for criminals to make their moves and such?!??!?!
Technology does come with a bit of good and bad.The trick I suppose is to balance.
I was reading about smart water mixers in the washroom and was fascinated. So I got interested in your article and it’s amazing, really. Thanks
Thank you for reading Mr.Rajesh
Haha smart article! World today is so different from what it used to be few back. I don’t know if its good or bad since technology has brought into so much changes in our routine work schedule.
That’s so true. Everything must be a balance as usual.Too much of anything can be a little tricky.
Wow,all these gadgets are really wonderful and helpful these days. I was looking to buy a google home mini for my home.. thanks for sharing the info ..
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Smart technology has made life a lot easier for people now a days… I love interactive speakers… Was planning to get one for my home!
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Lovely tips and in very near future all homes will be smart homes ! We are already using Google Home and it’s a delight for all in the family .
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Things are indeed getting smart. Homes will soon be the kind of futuristic homes of science fiction. Things like watering the plants , which is indeed an issue for us as we are frequently travelling will become a non-issue. I guess life will change drastically in the years to come.
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Smart devices have become our necessity. It has made our life so easy, safe and smater
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Wow! This Smart home concept and gadgets are making life so easier and giving us free time to spare with loved ones.So much technological advance in so less time.Thanks for mentioning the great products in your informative blog.
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I love the smart home concept. I am using the smart loghli for my home. Extremely happy with it . Thanks for sharing the details about other great options
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Wonderful technology..must must say it’s really important to have smart camera at home..looking at the increasing crime rate these days we need to ensure safety of our family
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Everything has become smart lately.i definitely need smart vaccum as I can get the mess cleaned as soon as my son drops anything on the floor and I won’t have to worry about leaving my work in between and tidy up the mess.
Haa haa my thoughts exactly.Thanks, for visiting.
Really we are in the age of a fully customised complete smart home solution that takes care of everything , from climate to door entry.. Nice post .
True.Thank you Priyanka
smart appliances have huge impact on our lives these days. So important and comfortable options
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Smart devices are extremely helpful in today’s busy life. A boon in technology. Nice post! .
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These days there are so many smart choices to choose from likelsnart cameras, smart lighting, smart watches etc. Smart plant idea sounds great..didn’t know about it.
True.Thank you Deepa
Smart devices are perfect when it comes to ease our lifestyle. I do have a Smart light and an amazon echo. Very usefull product i may say which made my lifestyle a bit easy. Thank you for sharing this post.
True.Thank you Neha
Smart lights are an amazing innovation… I love them! Also the interactive speakers and smart cameras make life a lot easier!
True.Thank you