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Prime Property

Prime Property

Date: 2019-11-22

The Advantages of Home Automation

Until recently, the idea of home automation was relatively unfamiliar to most people. However, as more products and technologies become easily accessible, homeowners across the country are upgrading their homes.

Basically, home automation puts control of certain home systems into the hands of the homeowner and provides access from a remote point - like a smartphone app, or a centralised unit inside the home.

It's now possible to control things like your home lighting, taps, and even security systems with the touch of a screen, the swipe of a finger and the sound of your voice.

There are a lot of hidden benefits to automating your home that you might not have thought about before.

Security: Tap your finger to turn on the lights when you get home so you worried about what's hiding in the shadows, or in your pathways. Or automate to turn on when you aren't home to give the impression that you are.

Savings: When you are able to use home systems and appliances only when needed, the savings will be apparent in the first utility bill. No more wasting money on lights left on when you aren't home.

Comfort: Connected home products let you conveniently adjust your home temperature from a mobile app so that your family is always comfortable.

Peace of Mind: One of the biggest hidden benefits that comes with home automation is peace of mind. No more worrying if you turned off the lights, locked the door or turned off the television.

Looking to invest in a "smart home" Baraka Read is Izinga's latest development which includes a completely automated main-en-suite with the entire home being smart-home ready.

Contact us for details.