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By: Rabab Zehra<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gone are the days when the idea of smart home technology<\/a> was considered unfathomable. A\u00a0report<\/a>\u00a0predicts that the value of smart home device market will reach $174 billion by 2025. According to Swedish research firm Berg Insight, 63 million Americans will transform their residences into smart homes by 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A report released by Moscow\u2019s Department Information Technologies<\/a> says that Dubai is among those top 10 cities that are leaders in smart home technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With IoT, people across the globe are already bringing smart home technology into their homes for security, simple accessibility, power efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Imagine all your home devices, like home appliances, doors, electric switches, lights, air conditioners or water heaters etc. connected to the internet and you can control them with a touch on your mobile screen or even with a voice command. This is what home automation sounds like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smart home technology is already seeing a boom\nglobally and has become a reality for many consumers with solutions available\neasily. Below are the ways in which you can start integrating smart home\ntechnology in your home to elevate your comfort, safety and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feel Safe with Home security cameras<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both indoor and outdoor security cameras\ninstalled in your home can make you feel safe and secure in a lot of\nsituations. Whether it is about keeping an eye on your kids and pets in your\nabsence or even knowing who\u2019s knocking your door, without actually walking up\nto the door. Everything can be operated from your smartphone and helps you keep\nthe intruders away. The ways in which smart home security cameras can ease your\nlife are innumerable. An efficient Wi-Fi connection and you are good to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make your bedroom, \u2018Smart Bedroom\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a famous saying by John Wildsmith <\/a>that \u201cYou are either in your bed or in your\nshoes, so it pays to invest in both”. Having a comfortable bedroom where\nyou can breathe a sigh of relief and relax makes you feel more refreshed every\nday. This is the right time to blend technology in your bedroom where you do\nnot need to get up from your comfy bed to switch off lights before sleeping.\nYou can conveniently control the lights from the comfort of your bed if you\nhave smart lights installed in your room. Smart lights can be turned on\/off and\ndimmed even with your voice. Also, you can set a timer as per your schedule and\ntime this to your convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Same goes with Smart Blinds, just by fixing up a\ndevice there, you can set its timings as per your alarm or as per the detection\nof sunlight. With these features, you can start upgrading your bedroom and once\nyou start the choices are infinite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy working in a Smart Kitchen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A justly connected smart kitchen via IoT\ntechnology not only makes everyday tasks simple but also saves you a lot of\ntime. If you are looking forward to building a smart kitchen, you do not need\nto smash your kitchen walls and construct new ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can start it by bringing a smart fridge home\nbecause when you call the kitchen as heart of the home, it is just to call a\nrefrigerator as heart of the kitchen. A smart fridge has built-in cameras\ninside, that lets you see what\u2019s in the fridge even when you are not home. So,\nthe next time you are at a grocery, take a peep in your fridge and stock it up\nsmartly.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similarly, a smart oven works with built-in\ncameras inside and prevents the unnecessary interruptions during the baking\nprocess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever switched on\/off your kitchen\nlights with your elbow just because your hands were occupied with dishes or\nthey were dirty? Yes, we all have. Get the smart lights installed in your\nkitchen to avoid this awkward and uncomfortable experience, connect them with\nvoice assistants like Siri, Alexa and let your voice take control.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Automated Doors and windows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smart doors and window technology systems range\nfrom simple security sensors to fully integrated systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The basic security sensors alert you if someone\ntries to open the door or if you yourself have forgotten to lock the doors and\nwindows. However, the systems where smart technology is completely integrated\ninto your doors, you can operate the opening and closing remotely. These\nsystems also provide you face recognition feature and keyless entry at the time\nof entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The automated door of your garage brings you a\nlot of convenience, but that will require an efficient Wi-Fi connection in your\ngarage area.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The continuous and fast evolution in smart home\ntechnology industry brings incredible convenience to its consumers and enhances\ntheir lives. Take a step forward in the 21st<\/sup> century by\nadopting smart home technology, where your devices and you can communicate with\neach other.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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