For a variety of reasons, not least, not the least of which is the sheer amount of advertising, promotion, and media attention, almost all of us are familiar with the term, smart home products! Depending on your personal needs, priorities and preferences, some of these may be more personally valuable and meaningful to you than others. Some of these items include: voice activated devices; remote cameras/ video intercom – doorbells; robotic vacuum cleaners; smart thermostat; convenience of having a central hub, etc. With that in mind, this article will briefly attempt to consider, examine, review, and discuss these 5 examples, briefly explain them (give an overview), and attempt to assess the potential advantages and disadvantages, and why (or why not). they can be for you (or, not).
1. Voice activated devices: Most of us by now are somewhat familiar with some of the more popular voice activated devices, especially those on mobile devices etc. Some are smartphone apps, while others include a variety of standalone devices. Quite a bit, it includes, day by day, elements, to which most pay very little attention, but, some seem to have greater functionality! Many things, from giving simple instructions, asking questions, getting directions, etc., to security-related features and controls, for one’s safety, thermostat, and smoke detection systems, are more easily accomplished using these technologies. . Although convenient, it becomes frustrating at times, when the instructions you give, orally, are apparently not articulated (by you) clearly enough to elicit information!
two. remote cameras; Video intercom – bells: In today’s world, and with the apparent increase in criminal activity, including many home-related crimes, it doesn’t make sense to have some degree of extra protection, for the safety and well-being, as well as peace of mind, for you and your family? There are several versions of remote cameras, from very sophisticated (and expensive) to more basic. Obviously, there are certain advantages/convenience to these devices, but they also cause additional maintenance costs and yew, hackedpotential security risks!
3. Robotic vacuum cleaners: Robotic vacuum cleaners have proven to be a desirable convenience for many! Do we need them and do they make life easier? Are they as valuable and do as good a job as conventional ones? There seem to be certain obstacles to using them, including: cleaning stairs and/or multi-level houses; use with pets and/or small children; and, some differences, of opinions, regarding quality and/or efficacy!
Four. Smart thermostat: When one uses a Smart Thermostat, they are able to control temperatures remotely! How important is this to you, and does it justify your higher prices, etc.? Is it one setback, enough, for your needs? Like any other remote device, using these potentially exposes you to security-related risks.
5. central axis: One thing, which many like, is known as Central Hub. With these, one can identify, and more easily simplify, analyze, problems that may arise, earlier and more clearly! They also allow you to change settings (including temperatures, alarms, etc.) from a central location. While certainly potentially convenient, what happens when/if there is a problem/failure/error in this hub?
Smart devices for your home are here and they are here to stay. There are many of them, and no doubt there will be many more (and better/more sophisticated), in the somewhat near future! How interested are you in some of these features and why would you (or would you not) be willing to pay to buy them?