Home automation has been growing in popularity since the early twentieth century. For example, automatic lights and motion sensing provide home owners with a sense of safety, security and the convenience.
Consumers want to make their lives easier. They look for security and convenience as they juggle careers, paying bills and caring for their families. How can you help your make your customers’ lives easier?
Even though home automation is being welcomed with open arms from consumers, (nearly 30% of Americans already own at least one smart home product), there’s still confusion and apprehension surrounding the technology. Consumers want to know how this system will help them and how it would make their lives easier.
So what exactly is it?
Home automation is a system that controls devices in a home from a mobile device anywhere. It uses a combination of hardware and software technologies that enable control and management over appliances and devices.
Homes with this technology are also called smart homes. With this system, consumers can dictate how a device should react, when it should react and why it should react.
(To learn more about smart homes, click here!)
But how does it work?
These systems consist of hardware, communication and electronic interfaces that work to integrate electrical devices with one another. Domestic activities regulate with the touch of a button.
These smart homes have a system of networked, controllable devices working together to make your home more comfortable, customized and secure.
From any remote location, users can do anything that will make their lives easier. They can adjust controls on home entertainment systems, limit the amount of sunlight given to houseplants or change the temperatures in certain rooms. Home automation software connects through computer networks for users to adjust settings on their personal devices.
According to this post from Direct Energy, there are many benefits to home automation:
Most consumers want to enjoy the benefits of home automation. But they may not be sure what to buy. With so many options to choose from, it’s understandable why your potential customers may feel overwhelmed or even frustrated at times.
Getting started on home automation doesn’t have to be overwhelming! For instance, here are some popular starter products for consumers to welcome home automation into their lives:
In conclusion, Petra Industries provides plenty of resources to make your customers’ homes a little bit smarter.
Our SmartestHome™ category on petra.com demonstrates the best products for customer needs. Our quality products range from cameras and security sensors to custom installation smart home integration systems.
Petra’s hassle-free distribution process makes it easy to ship your home automation products from our shelves to your customers.
To look for more information on smart technology, check out two other Petra blog posts—What Is Smart Technology? And Turning any Home into a Smart Home!