We all love to come home and just relax, no housework to do! This is not always possible, but if you have a smart home it may be more frequent. In fact, you can even make big savings and reduce worries about the family budget. 

But what does it take to turn your home into a smart home? Just start by purchasing 5 essential home automation products.

What is a smart home? 

This is a concept associated with home automation, which has revolutionized the way in which a home's electronic systems are controlled and gives residential spaces characteristics of a smart home. The main objective is to increase comfort and simplify everyday life.

Therefore, in a smart home, it is possible to control and automate electrical and electronic equipment, locally or remotely, through a central integrated system.

How to transition to a smart home?

To transform your space into a smart home you won't need a big investment. Just make small changes and, very quickly, your daily life will be simplified. We leave you a suggestion of 5 basic products to start this transformation:

 

1. Smart Sockets

A smart socket has a very simple function: it automatically switches off all equipment in stand by which, even when not in use, continues to consume energy. So, for those who want to reduce their electricity bills, smart sockets are an excellent option and at a low cost (see for example the Xiaomi Mi Smart Socket 2 Zigbee Smart Socket).

But beware: when you choose the smart socket, you must first know what equipment you want to control. Each outlet has a maximum power, which cannot be exceeded. 

 

2. Robot vacuum cleaners

Whole mornings cleaning the house can go down in history! The robot vacuum cleaners are essential in any modern home. 

Although previously they could represent a great investment, these robots were being adjusted and knowing more competitive prices due to the great demand. There are also several options: there are simple vacuum cleaners, others better prepared for deep cleaning and even robots that vacuum and wash the floor at the same time.

This way, knowing exactly which tasks you want to delete, you just have to choose the right vacuum, program it to clean and you're done!

3. Smart Lighting

There are several modules for home automation lighting. Among LED lamps, switches, dio's and others, the main objective is to control the light of the various rooms in your house and save electricity!

You should analyze your needs and household routines to understand what kind of solution will be most effective, because turning on/off a light bulb with a voice command, or regulating the light intensity, everything is possible in a smart home.

 

4. Motion sensors

It may seem like a banal thing, but the truth is that motion sensors are one of the most essential pieces to turn your home into a smart home.

From turning on a light and only with motion detection, to triggering an alarm, these sensors will help ensure comfort, safety and save energy. There are already solutions such as the Xiaomi Mi Smart Sensor Kit, which includes two motion sensors, two window and door sensors, a wireless switch, and a control hub that can be paired with other Xiaomi Home (Mi Home) devices.

5. Water sensors

The functions of the water sensors vary depending on the equipment. For example, there are sensors that alert you to water leaks and floods, others that allow you to regulate the temperature of the water for the bath more effectively and still others that allow you to control the heating of the house remotely, such as the Boiler Module DIO, for less than 50€.

Imagine yourself on a winter day when, before leaving the office, you can check the ambient temperature at home on an APP and program the heating as you wish, including being on when you arrive.

 

Comfort, safety, economic savings and environmental preservation. Undeniable advantages of home automation. What are you waiting for to transform your space into a smart home? Discover all our solutions for Smart Home/Home Automation or talk with us: we are available to advise you on this change.