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- 1. Exploring the Evolutionof Smart Homes: A Timeline Author name
- 2. • Introduction Smart homesare a rapidly growing technology, with new features being constantly added and developed. This presentation will explore the evolution of smart homes, from the rst concept to the current advancements with a timeline of events.
- 3. • Before the21st Century The concept of home automation is not a new one. As early as at the beginning of the 20th century, people started to experiment with different gadgets for making life easier. This includes the rst automatic washers, elevators and other home appliances. Also, emerging communication technologies like radios and telephones in uenced these inventions.
- 4. • Early 2000s– Wireless Technology Wireless technology sets a new era of home automation. With the introduction of Wi-Fi, Z-Wave and ZigBee, device compatibility and integration has become easier than ever. Smart home systems began linking multiple devices together and providing more control over appliances and devices within the home.
- 5. • Late 2000s– Home Automation At the turn of the century, home automation systems began to spread widely, introducing voice-activated virtual assistants and home security cameras. The early 2000s also saw the integration of home automation into smarthomes. Controlling everything such as lights, temperature, and security from a single app or website became mainstream. With multiple home automation companies providing a wide array of services, the decade surely shifted the concept of smarthomes.
- 6. • Early 2010s– Smart Home Technology The early 2010s saw a rising trend in the use of home automation systems. Companies introduced products such as hubs, sensors, and smart speakers, providing more convenience in connecting different smart home products into a single network. This period also saw the emergence of voice assistant technology that was able to control smart home devices. Homeowners began enjoying the major bene ts of smart home technology such as energy ef ciency, remote access, and security.
- 7. • Mid toLate 2010s – Voice Control Technology Voice Control Technology The mid 2010s saw the introduction of voice control technology which allows users to control their devices with just simple voice commands. This allows for a more convenient and “hands-free” way to operate smart home devices. By 2017, services like Google, Siri, and Alexa became mainstream, providing users with a better experience with their smart homes.
- 8. • Beyond theLate 2010s – AI & Connected Ecosystems Intelligent Service Integration Integration of A.I. and powerful connected ecosystems paved the way for powerful in-depth smart home analytics and management. Smart technology enabled users to access countless features like voice, gesture and face recognition, connected IoT, sensor tracking and more. This has enabled the possibilities of automated weather changing, temperature monitoring, scheduling and energy ef ciency.
- 9. • Conclusion Smart Hometechnology has come a long way and the potential for more sophisticated forms of home automation continues to grow. Smart Homes have proven to be an affordable and reliable means of monitoring and improving both safety and lifestyle for users. As the integration of powerful IoT and A.I. based systems increases, there is no doubt that we will see even more exciting developments in the coming years.