HI-TECH HOME FEATURES

The home improvement industry continuously works to develop products that increase quality and comfort levels in homes. The use of electronics and high technology products have soared in residential applications.

Originally this trend was more common or exclusive to the hospitality and home luxury industries. Now they are energy-efficient, safer, time-saving, more convenient and make life easier. It's the next best thing since the introduction of the microwave.

Lighting

Smart home technology option is available with most appliances, piece of furniture or electronic device you purchase. The Clapper was the first product introduced through massive advertising on television 30 years ago. Still sold today, it allows you to control your lights or appliances with just a clap of your hands.

At the time, these type of innovations were custom products and reserved to the elites. That's why to most people, it seems like nothing really changed. When they were finally introduced, it took a while for consumer behavior to switch. Now almost everything can be motorized and controlled from a distance. Just when you thought you'd seen it all.

Smart home technology is a game changer.

You can manage all your home settings with your tablet or phone.

Apple and Android

The Iphone first generation was released in 2007. Every year since, a new and improved version comes along, more sophisticated with the latest features. Always working at maintaining it's status and competitive edge. It's a challenge for consumers to keep up with the Jonesses.

There are two types of operating systems on the market Apple and Android. When it comes to smart home, both have similar features that simply allow you to download and run applications. Software developers work on applications for decor enthusiasts around the globe and for usage by the home industry.

With application like Planner 5D you can create beautiful interior designs for a room or an entire house. It's a simulator for your home project. You can view and install products. Augmented Reality (AR) and room visualization features make home improvement easy and fun.

Safety concerns

Having a home that's connected is like a dream come true. With a phone device, from a distance, it allows you to program heating and cooling, lighting, security system, washer and dryer, blinds, electronics like your fireplace, television, coffee machine, etc. This is something that appeals to tech savyy people, professionals, families and business owners, especially if you live in urban areas.

It doesn't mean there's a higher chance of things catching on fire. Still there are people out there who would rather live off the grid and practice slow-living. Being connected all the time has many advantages. It's important to adapt and stay informed. But when it gets too heavy, take some leave some, disconnect when you need to and take action if you see it starting to control your life. This type of lifestyle creates greater demand and depency on electricity and Wi-Fi technology. It's not for everyone.

What's next in automation ?

Robots to do all your chores ! Remember the movie - I Robot, with the actor Will Smith ? The movie is about a company that develops robotics and things take a sour turn when a human-like robot is suspected of committing murder. The story is set in 2035, highly intelligent robots fill public service positions throughout the world to assist humans. Detective Del Spooner (Will Smith) investigates the death of U.S. Robotics founder Alfred Lanning (James Cromwell) with the help of robot expert (Bridget Moynahan). Only to discover the company's real motive, to enslave the human race. But don't worry, remember it's just a movie set in 2035. We're not there yet.