Smart home appliances have many advantages, including the ability to remotely control all devices and configure them using a personal smartphone. To take advantage of all the functions of home devices, it is worthwhile to study in advance the principle of their work, the available options and the rules for managing them remotely.
Smart home appliance options
Most household appliances, lighting, security and electricity systems designed for the home support the remote control option, the features of which depend on the type of device.
Climate support
Air conditioners and smart climate devices can be connected to a smartphone using a special application from the manufacturer. This is a convenient option to replace the usual IR remote control, which will always be at hand. The list of additional options includes the ability to quickly determine what mode the system is currently working in, schedule settings, sending and receiving diagnostic messages.
Users can fully automate the air conditioning system, as well as smart accessories and devices by adjusting the appropriate temperature, change modes depending on needs, set the on and off timer, and also use a number of other options.
Lighting
A smart station for home lighting, which can be created on a personal smartphone, allows you to configure the on and off lamps on command, adjust the light intensity, set timers or alarms for individual lighting devices. If desired, you can develop a plan for the placement of equipment, combine lamps and luminaires in sectors and chains. Professionals can install an automatic shield for implementing special lighting scenarios, as well as select and lay power cables.
Electricity
You can control the electricity system in the house in two ways: using an external Wi-Fi switch or an indoor unit.
In the first case, Wi-Fi switches are installed instead of the standard ones, these devices are supplemented with sensor plates, when touched, the processes of voltage or opening are connected. They have standard sizes. The consumption current is not less than 400 W, which allows you to connect additional lamps.
Indoor units are placed directly inside the housing of lamps or sockets, which are the advantage and disadvantage of such switches. Up to 32 controlled lighting consumers can be connected to one module of this type, which makes.
Safety
Security management in the house, including security cameras and alarms, is possible using special software for the phone. The application is configured taking into account the type of security complex and its features, with it you can receive and view videos from devices, set alerts when trying to penetrate a private territory, as well as the ability to instantly call the police if necessary.
Appliances
Smart home gadgets will work more productively if you manage them through the app. Owners of innovative stoves with ovens can monitor what is happening inside the oven, download recipes from the Internet, set and change the desired temperature, while in the next room.
Convenient is the regulation of the refrigerator from a smartphone.The application allows you to monitor voltage drops and temperature in each compartment of the refrigerator, set quick cooling or freezing modes, as well as diagnose malfunctions in time.
Modern technologies make it possible to work with washing machines of the Smart format at a distance. Special applications help to recognize types of laundry, quickly find programs to display specific stains and detergents of a particular type.
Smart home cleaning appliances, including robotic vacuum cleaners, can be monitored during operation. It is enough for the user to install the program in advance and set the area to be cleaned, select the power and indicate the time of the beginning and end of the session.
Principle of operation
The technical features of the smart home system help create the perfect microclimate in residential premises and combine all the elements together, controlling their work. At the heart of any kit is a powerful processor with special software, supplemented by a separate list of predefined modes. If you have all the necessary settings and accessories, users only need to make changes to the specified parameters and monitor the operation of each unit, if necessary.
Data is fed to the processor from internal controls, including controllers and sensors installed in each room. In case of inconsistency of the current data with the data set on the control unit, appropriate commands are issued that allow adjusting the operation of the equipment. For example, before the temperature rises in the room, the air conditioner is turned off first, then the heating is turned on, which reduces the load on the network and saves up to 40% of electricity.
The advanced system helps control all the smart things at home and manage several hundred devices at the same time. Its main feature is the ability to set different modes from each other in each room of a house or apartment. Equipment for such a system can be wired or wireless, the first option provides high speed command execution and recall. Wireless designs do not cause installation problems, but radio signals significantly limit the functionality of such systems.
Popular manufacturers
The list of the most popular brands:
- Miele. The German company produces luxury household appliances, which belongs to the premium class. The list of brand products includes stoves and hobs, refrigerators, hoods, dishwashers, washing and drying machines, as well as small household appliances and much more.
- Hansa. Another German brand that produces built-in and separate household appliances that meets high quality standards. In the assortment of the company you can find all the necessary equipment for kitchens and bathrooms, smart assistants for a modern house are also presented, which can be included in the general system.
- Ilve. The Italian company produces household appliances with the best characteristics, which are made from environmentally friendly materials. In the assortment of the manufacturer you can find hobs, ovens, hoods, blocks for kitchens, refrigerators, vacuum cleaners and much more.
- Ariston The Italian brand, producing mainly household appliances, heating equipment and water heaters. All the company's equipment can become the basis for a smart home and goes well with each other.
- Samsung The world-famous Korean company that manufactures household appliances and electronics, including all the necessary accessories and household items. The main plus of the brand in the constantly updated assortment, non-standard ideas and solutions that are suitable for all home systems.
Choosing the best gadgets for your home is not so difficult if you know what components are needed in a particular case and how to properly combine all the elements into a single and working system.
Advantages and disadvantages of smart technology
Smart technology has its pros and cons, but the advantages of working with it are much greater:
- access to an online databank that contains recipes for dishes, dishwashing programs, laundry and many other information;
- remote control, allowing you to find out data on a specific device at any time;
- the ability to timely conduct automatic diagnostics and identify problems with equipment in the early stages;
- timely software updates for each device;
- affordable voice control;
- constant feedback on the user's smartphone.
Among the main disadvantages of equipment for a smart home, owners note the high cost, as well as increased costs for maintenance and repair. The most expensive part is to restore the control module in the event of a breakdown or malfunction due to its complex design. Otherwise, household appliances of this type noticeably facilitate everyday life and help save time.
