SMART HOME. Ever wondered what a smart home is?
The definition of a smart home varies according to every individual’s perception, so it is important to first understand what smart home technology is before moving forward. To put it simply, a smart home is a home with electronic devices, such as speakers, lights, and fans, connected to the internet that can be controlled remotely. There are two different solutions under the home automation system i.e., wired and retrofit. For a wired home automation system, your home needs to be rewired entirely whereas the retrofit solution fits with your existing switch module. The retrofit solution does not alter your electrical wiring and interior decor.
Since 2020, home automation industry is booming, and we live in a time when practically everything has become smart and more people are interested in simplifying their daily tasks with the means of at least one smart device in their homes. Home Automation will be an upcoming trend in the days to come as the possibility and limits have expanded, from residential and commercial to retail and hospitality sectors. Now when we think of implementing a home automation system at our home, we think of factors like, if home automation consumes a lot of energy, whether it is expensive, and if it is only for bigger homes, etc.
Let us bust the above misconceptions! Living a sustainable lifestyle requires a great deal of commitment and a little basic knowledge. Once you have made up your mind, you can simply see its impact on your lifestyle. For starters, examine the way you live currently and look for ways to reduce energy consumption, and efficient management. Identify the major areas you can improve upon and make the changes accordingly.
The major misconception is that home automation is expensive. Though initially, home automation systems were unreasonably pricey, but now with more advanced technologies, there are multiple options available. If you do not wish to fully rewire your home, you can always opt for retrofit home automation with the latest GM i-Fi Pro Wi-Fi Switches. It allows you to control the lights, set the desired fan speed, and manage the blinds & shutters, and helps to lock or unlock the door with just a touch. The installation is quick and easy and no rewiring is required.
Chairman, G M Modular
Now that we have understood all the aspects of smart home automation, let us look at the devices that offer a sustainable lifestyle. Regardless of how big or small your home is, GM’s G-Bus home automation system in collaboration with KNX automation solution, makes your living more convenient, safe, and flexible. A technology that assists you with multiple functions and eases your everyday lifestyle. Some of the features that G-Bus offers are Lighting control, Shutter & Blind control, control the heating and cooling of your home with the smart thermostat, easily lock or unlock the door from anywhere around the world using the GM Konnect App. Similarly, you will be alerted if there is any smoke or gas leak detected via the smart sensors with the G-Bus home automation system.
As we continue to evolve in many other sectors, developers will create more advanced technologies that are futuristically designed. Using the G-Bus home automation system is not only beneficial to you as a homeowner but will also make a positive impact on the environment.
Hence, the future of smart homes is brightly complemented by low power consumption, long-range, and cost-effective IoT-powered devices that will bring us closer to this reality. With rising user expectations for what these devices can do, a consistent, high-speed connection will make home automation a necessity in the coming years.
