The document discusses the evolution of smart homes, highlighting various smart technologies that enhance convenience, energy efficiency, and security. It outlines 20 smart home features including smart thermostats, ventilation, kitchens, and security systems, emphasizing their benefits for modern households. The conclusion stresses the importance of these technologies for urban living, providing peace of mind and ease in day-to-day management.

1. Introduction
“When your house becomes smarter, life becomes a bit easier.” Smart
lighting, for example, can create the tone, and a smart thermostat may help
you keep an eye on your energy expenditure. Here's where you should
begin.
Today, your house is a Smart Home, which includes more than just Home
Theaters as well as other entertainment systems; it also includes the use of

2. advanced control systems and smart devices that may make your home
and the environment better, safer, and more pleasant.
When we think about technology, we immediately think of cell phones,
Ipods, Ipads, and so on. If you ask a youngster, he will point to his game
console and PlayStation. We've come to assume that technology equals
devices with flashy features like mobile phones, laptop computers, and
everything else related to computers. However, if you glance around, you
will see that technology is a part of your regular housework. Surprised?
Everything, from your refrigerator to your water filter, is a device. A water
purification system is no longer merely equipment that provides clean water
to maintain your family healthy. However, it has grown over time into a
lavish device with automatic capabilities that eliminate your input.
On the one hand, the growing majority of working couples in towns
necessitate fast, smart, uncluttered, and simple-to-use household
appliances. On the other hand, it is also vital to provide dependable home
security mechanisms for housewives, young children, and older individuals
who spend the majority of their time at home. Because we are especially in
the digital age, it is only logical that such intelligent automated home
solutions should be at our fingertips.

3. Smart Home Features To Install In Your Custom Home
Smart houses are getting increasingly popular, so here are 20 smart home
control options to bring your home into the twenty-first century.
1. Heating And Cooling In The Smart House
One of the most common applications of Smart Home technology is to
improve heating and cooling. Consider monitoring and managing your
home's temperatures, humidity, and airflow from wherever and at any time
using your mobile device. Many of these enhancements promise to
significantly increase a home's energy efficiency, and some utility
companies even provide rebates for owners to use these devices.

4. 2. Thermostats With Smart Controls
Smart thermostats, such as this one from Nest, have grown in popularity
due to their ease of use and excellent customization possibilities. The Nest
thermostat really learns from temperature adjustments you make in your
house over time and will begin making these changes on its own. So, if you
want it warm during the day and colder in the evening, your thermostat will
recognise this and change the temperature accordingly. When you leave
the house, it also shuts off automatically.
Another common ecobee option is to utilize numerous remote sensors to
tailor the temperature of specific rooms or regions, which may be very
useful in two-story homes.

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3. Smart Ventilation
Smart vents, like thermometers, sense the temperature of the room sections
of the house and adapt to maintain particular rooms at the proper
temperature. Some devices, such as this one from Keen Home, can even
communicate with smart thermostats like Nest.

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4. Ceiling Fans With Smart Controls
The first smart fans were Haiku ceiling fans. It switches on when people
enter the room and shuts off when they depart. It also automatically
switches to maintain the proper temperature in the space. If you don't like
the aesthetic of the Haiku, Insteon manufactures modules that can be used
with practically any fixture to monitor and control and schedule the speed
and brightness of your ceiling fan.

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5. Humidifier For The Whole-House
Whole-house humidifiers are ideal for homes in dry climates or for
households that are susceptible to dry air. There are a few smart humidifier
systems available, including those that connect directly to the water supply
and never need to be replenished, as well as some that are WiFi
connected and can be monitored and managed via your mobile device.

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6. Smart Kitchens
Kitchens function as gathering places for families and friends. Smart kitchen
technology can help you stay connected while also relieving the burden of
cooking.

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7. Refrigerators With Smart Controls
Smart refrigerators has grown in popularity over the years. The Samsung
Family Hub fridge, for example, has a large touch screen integrated into one
of its doors from which you can purchase groceries online. It can even
transmit a snapshot of the interior of your fridge to your smartphone while
you're out shopping.

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8. Dishwasher Smart
The dishwasher is another smart piece of equipment that is making a debut
on the market. LG Electronics' dishwasher employs Smart Access and
Smart Adapt, allowing you to remotely monitor your dishwasher and
download new cycles. You can also solve difficulties, and with ThinQ Care,
you can learn the dishwasher's demands and prevent possible problems
from occurring.

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9. Intercoms That Are Smart
Smart home intercoms allow families who are dispersed across the house
to communicate with one another. Wuloo, for example, is a one-way
wireless intercom system with different channels and functionalities to meet
your demands.

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10. Safety And Smart Security
It is critical to feel protected in your own house. Smart security systems
enable you to personalize and monitor home security systems.

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11. Door Locks That Are Smart
Upgraded door locks are one of the most apparent ways to integrate
modern devices to home security. With its incredibly popular Smart Lock,
August has nearly cornered the market. You can lock and open your door,
generate virtual keys for visitors, and keep a record of who has arrived and
departed your property using a phone app.

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12. Indoor Smart Cameras
If you are regularly away from home, a smart surveillance system might
assist relieve tension associated with home security. There are several
camera systems on the market that link to your mobile device and
incorporate features like motion detectors, facial recognition software, real-
time video surveillance, and alerting systems.

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13. Smart Doorbells With Video
Video doorbells, a modern spin on the peephole, allow you to see who is
already at your door even if you aren't on the other side. Ring's popular
model allows you to see, hear, and speak to the guest at the doorway from
your smartphone. It also has extra improvements like night mode and the
ability to customise the chime to your preferences.

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What Happens If The Internet Goes Down On My Smart Devices?
That's an excellent question, and just one you wouldn't want to have to
respond to abruptly. It is especially vital for devices with critical functions. A
rechargeable battery can let a device execute its most basic operations
even when it is not connected to the internet, and a nice smart lock should
offer a key in addition to advanced choices.
Many luminaires, notably Philips Hue devices, may still be turned on again
and off with a power bulb if voice control and mobile applications are
momentarily unavailable due to an internet outage.
As appealing as any smart home gadget may appear on paper, it's worth
looking at how it works when its linked environment is unavailable.
If you're really inquisitive, consider deactivating your gateway to observe
what occurs so you can predict issues before they arise.

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Should I Be Concerned About Outsiders Gaining Access To My
Smart Home?
For any internet-connected gadget, security and privacy must be at the top
of your priority list. Ingenious attackers have indeed been known to use
seemingly benign connected gadgets to gain access to corporate networks.
Most of the security precautions you've learnt in computer settings are
applicable to smart devices. Use strong, difficult-to-guess passwords and, if
available, use two-factor authentication. Change the default administrative
credentials.
Install firmware and software upgrades as soon as possible. Also, any
gadget having a camera or mic should be used with extreme caution.

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Conclusion
Given the increased incidence of house thefts in our area, the protection of
your household has become a top responsibility. A home safety system not
only safeguards your belongings, but it also provides you peace of mind
whether you sleep well at night or are away from the home.
It was unthinkable a few years ago to monitor/check and see what was
going on at your house while you were abroad or anyplace in the globe.
However, technology has grown so rapidly that house security products
such as house alarms, biometric door locks, and so on have made anything
under the sun feasible. You may be alerted of crucial occurrences in and
around your house, giving you the calmness and security you deserve.
Given the hectic and demanding existence of urban households, smart
appliances are a must-have. Using technology to automate your house with
Smart appliances not only delivers the luxury of extraordinary convenience

19. but also advantages in terms of energy savings and security, making life
easier and simpler.
FAQs
1. What technology is used to make smart homes?
While X10 or Insteon are still used by many smart home systems, Bluetooth
and Wi-Fi have become more common. Two of the most popular home
automation communication protocols in use today are Zigbee and Z-Wave.
Both connect smart home equipment using mesh network technologies and
short-range, low-power radio waves.
2. What is a smart home package?
A smart home is one that features a system that links to your appliances to
automate particular chores and is often operated from a distance.
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