The 5 segments of home automation
Some people can't see the need for home automation. Yes, we have compassion for our blind friends... Here is a list of uses or strategies where and how you can use Smart Home tech and I've even broken them down into 5 segments.
Security and Prevent property damage
Ambiance
Energy monitor and efficiency
Home Audio/AV Control
Swag
Security and Prevent property damage
Video IP camera Monitoring
Motion detection
Noise detection
Temp sensors
Flood sensors in sump, bathrooms and upstairs sinks
Smart locks
Smart doorbells (Video)
Garage door control
GPS tracking of high value items (purse, keys, cars, people, pets)
Turn on lights and recorded sounds to deter intruders
Call police/fire
Whole home surge protector
Alarms or signals to alert you
Remotely reset furnace
Report if heat stops working
fire/smoke/CO detectors
Battery backup main systems (sub panel) internet, refrigerator, sump pump, strategic lights and areas of home.
Water meters
deter and intimidate intruders
Pool alarms to save kids from drowning
Open/close storm windows to prevent rain damage
Ambiance
Lighting control - scheduled, triggered scenes
Shades for privacy and to allow heat & light to enter and block the cold. Also save floors and furniture from UV rays.
RGB dimmers to give the mood.
Fireplace control
Temp control
Music
Scenes
Energy monitor and efficiency
Thermostat control
Smart meters
Irrigation control
Motion lights for stairs, closets and certain rooms
Solar panels
Auto detect when no one is home and turn off or lower usage
Rain barrels
Grey water recycle
Home Audio/AV Control
Whole home audio
Home theater
Swag
voice command
Swipe (hand gestures)
Button
Smart machines
Shades
Dance floors with lasers and light show
Dimmable granite
Motorized TV
mount
Motorized screens/porch screens
Motorized skylights
Automated Christmas lights
Hidden safes
scenes
