{"id":2104,"date":"2016-11-30T11:34:36","date_gmt":"2016-11-30T11:34:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lockrite.org\/blog\/?p=2104"},"modified":"2016-11-30T12:20:23","modified_gmt":"2016-11-30T12:20:23","slug":"5-reasons-why-you-will-love-home-automation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lockrite.org\/blog\/5-reasons-why-you-will-love-home-automation\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons Why You Will Love Home Automation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Home automation is no longer a thing of the future.<\/strong> Humanity&#8217;s technological progress has made it easy for anyone to access\u00a0what may have seemed like\u00a0a science fiction\u00a0dream years ago.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Advanced technology gives us the possibility to control most appliances and systems our home is fitted with. It makes our lives easier and more comfortable.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Luckily, the benefits don&#8217;t end there. <strong>There are many more aspects of home automation that make people adopt this technology.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">1. Home Automation Essentially Becomes an Ecosystem<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The number one reason why you&#8217;ll love this technology\u00a0is the ability to create a tech-based ecosystem in your very own home. Basically, multiple devices will communicate with each other to<strong>\u00a0improve the comfort and the usability of your home.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">That\u00a0means they will work together. It also means they can each perform a specific task based on a simple command.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For example, putting your home in an &#8220;away&#8221; mode could mean the ecosystem will:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Close the\u00a0blinds<\/li>\n<li>Lock all the doors<\/li>\n<li>Activate the sensors and security alarms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-23823\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lockrite.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/home-automation-1024x456.jpg\" alt=\"home automation\" width=\"700\" height=\"312\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">2. You Can Access Most Systems Remotely<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">That is a huge benefit offered by\u00a0home automation. It&#8217;s especially useful for when you&#8217;re away on holiday.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You no longer need to feel worried that something might happen to your home.<strong> You can just use a smartphone to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lockrite.org\/yale-smart-security-partners\/yale-cctv.php\" target=\"_blank\">check on the CCTV security system<\/a>,<\/strong> for example.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You could also unlock the door for your neighbour or friend if they need to\u00a0go inside and water the plants. Then, you simply lock the door\u00a0when they leave\u00a0&#8211; no keys, no trouble, no complications.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">3. Home Automation\u00a0Offers Your Home Safety<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Back in 2015,<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lockrite.org\/blog\/how-a-smart-home-saved-itself-from-fire\/\" target=\"_blank\">a smart home actually &#8220;saved itself from fire.&#8221;<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0Granted, the scenario is not so relevant for the UK, but it points out an important aspect. Being able to remotely control your home means you are safe against particular hazards.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Additionally, this benefits you on a personal level. Why? Because you get to enjoy\u00a0peace of mind.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">4. Home Automation Offers\u00a0Energy Savings and Improved Security<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When multiple home systems can communicate with each other, <strong>they can optimise energy consumption.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For instance, if the home automation system doesn&#8217;t detect any movement for a while, it can turn the thermostat down.\u00a0That alone might help lower your energy bills in the long run.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-23824\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lockrite.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/home-automation-1024x575.png\" alt=\"home automation\" width=\"700\" height=\"393\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Enhanced security is another aspect you&#8217;ll love. All the sensors and cameras that you mount around your home work 24\/7. <strong>You\u00a0can find\u00a0more details on this topic by reading <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lockrite.org\/blog\/where-to-put-home-security-sensors-and-cameras-in-your-smart-home\/\" target=\"_blank\">this article<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">5. It Improves Your Personal Comfort<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">These ecosystems allow you to<strong> control everything either with\u00a0vocal commands or by using your smartphone.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You will no longer need to get off the couch to turn your thermostat up or down. You will be able to turn the lights on or off without actually flipping a switch. In today&#8217;s fast-paced society where every second counts, something like this is vital.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">And it doesn&#8217;t end there &#8211; especially since large enterprises are focused on\u00a0developing this technology. It is safe to assume that in the next ten years, you&#8217;ll be able to control a large number of home appliances this way.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you&#8217;d love to learn more about home automation and the new technologies on the\u00a0market, be sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lockrite.org\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\">stay tuned<\/a>. We are\u00a0a team of expert locksmiths with a keen interest in smart homes and smart technology.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>You can also get answers to your questions by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lockrite.org\/contact-us.php\" target=\"_blank\">emailing us<\/a> or giving us a call\u00a0at\u00a00800 0612 677.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home automation is no longer a thing of the future. Humanity&#8217;s technological progress has made it easy for anyone to access\u00a0what may have seemed like\u00a0a science fiction\u00a0dream years ago. Advanced technology gives us the possibility to control most appliances and systems our home is fitted with. It makes our lives easier and more comfortable. 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