These are what matters in a smart home system

Introduction

In an integrated smart home, IoT devices are distributed and connected with each other within a network in a way so that they can easily be controlled from a remote device or control panel. Different devices of the home such as TV, lighting, access control and heating systems frequently communicate with each other. They create a shared datasheet from which the home automation system feeds into and takes control of the smart home. With a home automation system, you will have full control over your home and it will assist you to efficiently manage your time as you have control over various technologies using a single remote or app.

An Efficient Entertainment System

You can have your DVD, stereo, TV, as well as streaming services running together using one network. You can have perfect reception in all rooms with one easy flick of the button. With one control, you can get a central music player which can play any music within the home and the music quality won't reduce either, doesn’t matter how many speakers you connect to that system. Start watching your favourite movie from one room and continue watching it from another. That is the beautify of a multi room AV system which comes with the whole home automation system.

Safety & Security

If you are worried about your security then you can install a CCTV camera for surveillance at your front door or front gate. This camera will be connected with the home automation system so that you can keep an eye on what’s happening in your home even if you are at work. Interestingly during an interview, Mr Borelli the CEO of a London based Home Automation company AVITHA, has said "alarm system can be connected to the home automation system in a way that, when the alarm starts ringing, electric blinds and lighting system of the home activates automatically giving an impression to the intruder that the homeowner is in the property."

A secure IoT network

As the industry continues to grow, new manufacturers join in and release new IoT and network devices. These devices are often insecure but they work perfectly fine. So a lot of home automation installers ignore dangers these devices posses and add them into the home automation system. But good installers give the highest priority to the IoT security of a smart home system. So be very careful about the device your purchase or installer you hire for your home automation installation project. According to Gartner, a leading research organisation worldwide IoT security spending will reach by $1.5 billion by end of 2018. If you spend your money wisely then you may be able to save a lot of cash in the long run.

Multi-line VoIP phone

In a smart home, you should have a VoIP telephony that has multiple lines. It is a very good option especially if you are running a business from your home. It’s better to have one home number with separate business lines. You may also have a fax machine attached with a separate phone line meaning that if somebody tries to call in when you are getting a fax, they won’t get the busy signal. It will help the home-based business by increasing the efficiency and improving professionalism. Also, you can have different phone lines which give your family members privacy.

Heating & Cooling

An awesome feature of the smart home system is its ability to centrally control all your heating, cooling and ventilation system. Using the user interface, you can set up an ideal temperature for you and the brain of the automation system will control all its HVAC devices to keep that temperature constant. Also, if you need a different temperature at a certain time of the day, you can achieve that too.