From smart phones to smart homes — we are living in times where technology is all pervasive. Gadgets are shaping our actions, and fulfilling human aspiration far beyond imagination. No one has seen tech evolve and disrupt lifestyle over 50 years as much as Gen X. From when television first made its first appearance in the 70s, the audio-visual experience is now taking leaps into the future. Entertainment and communication are all about swiping and clicking to controls. No one imagined the compelling need for a computer, software, Google search or video games until this giant stride in communication technology.
If necessity is the mother of invention, then solution is the driver of innovation. Almost every app, service or gadget we see today is centered around making human life easier or interesting. And the home is right on top of that list. Solutions are developed for every conceivable need with a continuous integration into daily lives. Smart is the way forward. Tech-savvy is already a redundant phrase as your phone is smart enough to make changes, control home specs. In other words, this is the era of the intelligent home.
What an obedient home!
No more dangling keys, smart living is all about passcodes or biometrics (Think Apple X). Wearables are the new consolidated data providers for health and fitness too. Adding technology to our homes is a surefire way to amp up a comfy and convenient living experience. Enabling a smart home is easier than we might think, and it’s not even a dent in the pocket.
Ease of existence with a tech-enabled home brings utility expenses down, and encourages overall savings. Connected lights, thermostats, wall outlets and home security are a few of the many smart home devices available in multiple variants. All one needs to do is download the device-specific apps. Amazon and Google have also entered our homes to revolutionise life into intelligence-driven living.
Yes, this Diwali, welcome your intelligent built-in assistants. You can pair your smart devices with sleek and pint-sized home automation hubs, and lo and behold, all you need to do is speak to your AC to turn off or on, change channels, stream music, warm ovens for that pot roast, start timers for that banana bread, lock your front door before shopping lists are tended too!
Infact, there are apps for even that, like Big Basket, etc. All this, without physically moving yourself. The hands-free future has smart homes with an AI-driven edge, for instance smart speakers connected to devices and gadgets. All you need is your voice!
Automate your home
Products like Amazon Echo, Echo Dot or Wink Hub 2 include just about everything in the smart home spectrum. In terms of security too, there are many state-of-the-art options of cameras that one can use indoors and outdoors that connect with your smart phone, for constant vigil.
