Components of a Smart House
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A smart house is a technology used in homes that began in the 1980’s and provides safety, convenience and economic benefits. A house with smart technology is automated to control many common features within the home. These homes use technology to increase the comfort, security and energy efficiency.
Lighting
A smart house is equipped with monitors used to control many features in the home including the lighting. With many smart houses, people are able to use and adjust these features from a remote Internet connection. The lighting may be adjusted from a keypad within the home or checked from a remote location. The connection tells the homeowner what lights are on. The homeowner then turns lights on and off as desired. Smart technology also works to save homeowners money. A smart house can be set to automatically turn lights down to where they are using only 50% or 75% of the power they are capable of instead of 100%. This helps save money and extend the life of the bulbs.
Heating and Air
The ability to change the thermostat from a remote location is one component a smart house has to offer. Through smart house technology, the system is set up to heat and cool the home in the most efficient manner. It runs the furnace at times where electric rates are the lowest and adjusts the house temperature based on whether people are home or not. These capabilities often result in lower electric and gas bills.
Security
From a remote location, a person can check the security of his home by viewing a feed from security cameras that are located throughout the home. This technology also allows homeowners to know if a window or door is ajar or open. This allows a homeowner not to leave the house open to vulnerability.
Entertainment
A smart house has many audio and video components. From a keypad or computer, a homeowner is able to turn music on, adjust the volume and turn it off. The homeowner also has the ability to turn on TVs and DVD players. Many smart homes also come with components to do other things such as opening and closing drapes.
Safety
A smart house has many safety components a homeowner can utilize. Many homes with smart technology have sensors that detect gas and water leaks. There are also sensors for smoke and other abnormal conditions. When a problem is detected, the smart house automatically shuts off the component relating to the problem.
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Jennifer VanBaren started her professional online writing career in 2010. She taught college-level accounting, math and business classes for five years. Her writing highlights include publishing articles about music, business, gardening and home organization. She holds a Bachelor of Science in accounting and finance from St. Joseph's College in Rensselaer, Ind.
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