Smart technology is more popular than ever, and what it’s capable of is growing.
Smart homes are rising in popularity as homeowners seek more integrated control of their homes and the appliances within them. But what is smart technology capable of and how can it help out in your home?
The benefits of smart homes
Smart homes allow homeowners to control everything from their blinds, lights, air conditioning and heating from a central control panel or app. It also makes it possible to control appliances, including washing machines and dishwashers.
Automation is a key benefit too. For instance, it’s possible to have the blinds in your home automatically close every day at 6 pm. There is also an added security benefit to be gained. Homeowners will be able to schedule blinds opening and closing, whilst away to give the illusion an empty property is anything but.
Energy friendly solutions
Some of the greatest benefits of smart homes come from energy efficiency. Smart homes can provide detailed insights into your energy usage, with their algorithms designed to offer mindful, energy-efficient insights to save you money and make your day-to-day more sustainable. These smart systems can pinpoint areas you might use too much energy, helping you cut back on unnecessary usage.
Smart homes allow homeowners to schedule temperature and ventilation controls throughout the home, from wherever they are via a phone app. So, if you’ve gone to a business meeting and have left the heating on or need to turn off the air conditioning from your sun lounger in Mallorca, you can. Above all, it is about giving homeowners total control of their home and its integrated systems every second of the day, from within the home or outside of it.
Smart technology at Waterbank
With our latest development, Waterbank we’ve teamed up with smart homes experts Hestia, to deliver our most tech-savvy homes yet. With seamless technology integration across every room of these new luxury homes, we are taking home comfort to the next level.
As well as the benefits listed above, smart audio/visual distribution means that media can be beamed across your house in real-time. It allows you to stream music, TV programmes and films simultaneously in different rooms of your home at any given time. These systems are hooked up to discreet, high-quality speakers designed to blend into your décor and are fully integrated with streaming platforms including Netflix, Amazon Video and Apple TV.
Smart lighting can also help transform your home. Hestia’s lighting solutions make it possible to emulate natural lighting indoors to synchronise with the rhythm of your life. Personalise the lighting in each room to create the perfect setting, such as illuminating cold light in working spaces and warm light where you want to kick back and relax.
For more information on Waterbank take a look at our brochure and to learn more about Hestia Smart Living and its smart technology services, visit their website today.
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