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• Stop wasting your money on constantly increasing utility bills.
• Maximum energy performance efficiency in your home.
• Maximum comfort for you and your family at home.
• Highest level of product quality, efficiency and reliability.
• Well-known brands supported by local product distributors.
• Best product and service warranties supported by manufacturers.
• Low product acquisition and maintenance costs.
• Product rebates and Federal Tax Credits whenever applicable.
• Best product and service value for your money.
• Best return on your long-term investment.
• Peace of mind knowing that you do the right thing.

WHAT IS A SMART HOME?

A Smart Home, or Smart House, can mean many different things to different people.

According to Android Authority:

A “Smart Home” is a residence equipped with a number of devices that automate tasks normally handled by humans. Some are built into the structure itself and some added later, and homeowners operate them with voice commands or by artificial intelligence.

According to Wikipedia:

A Smart Home, or Smart House, is a home automation system that controls lighting, climate, entertainment systems, and appliances. It may also include home access control, security alarm systems and various devices which may be connected via Internet.

Basically, "Smart Home" is the term commonly used to define a home that has appliances, lighting, heating, air conditioning, TVs, computers, entertainment audio and video systems, security, and camera systems that are capable of communicating with humans and can be controlled remotely via Internet from anywhere in the world.

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WHAT CAN A SMART HOME DO FOR YOU?

Smart Homes use “home automation” technologies to provide homeowners with “intelligent” information, feedback, and control by monitoring various activities inside and outside the house from anywhere in the world.

Smart Homes include a broad range of functions designed to make the homeowners’ life more comfortable, enjoyable, and secure. Here are just a few examples:

• You can use a smart thermostat to pre-set a temperature in any area of your house while driving home.
• You can get a reminder from your smart refrigerator regarding what needs to be purchased while you are shopping.
• You can see who is standing at your house entrance door, while you are having a warm bath.
• You can set lights on and off inside and outside your house, while you are travelling overseas.
• You can arrange for smart devices to feed your pets and water your plants while you are away.
• You can protect your house from unwanted intruders by starting a loud alarm from a smart security system while you are away.

WHERE DOES A SMART HOME BEGIN?

Since we live in the 21st Century, we need to ask this question:

What a Smart Home really is and where does it begin?

Many homeowners are being gradually introduced to various smart devices, appliances, and systems which may contribute to the transition from a regular home to a Smart Home.

You, as a homeowner, probably wonder, how can you incorporate various smart devices and systems into your house and make your life more comfortable and secure, while making your house more energy-effcient.

Let’s take a look at a process of building a home of the future and this will answer many of your questions.

This will also enable you to plan the transition process aimed at converting your home into a Smart Home and enjoying all the benefits associated with this process.

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As a homeowner, you probably want to know what can you do to convert your home into a Smart Home?

The answer to this question may include the following:

• Learn as much as you can about various elements of the Smart Home and latest developments in this area.
• Make your home more energy-efficient.
• Make your home more water- and gas-efficient.
• Install a dedicated Internet line and establish a Wi-Fi connection for smart devices.
• Install various smart devices, systems, and appliances which may be controlled via Internet.

Hopefully, the information below will provide you with addititonal ideas.

DESIGNING THE BRAIN OF THE HOME OF THE FUTURE

You have many options for converting your home into a Smart Home. These options may include installation of various types of smart appliances and smart systems designed to be used in different areas of your house.

All these elements must be connected into an Integrated System within your house to enable you to monitor, control, and activate various devices in an effective manner.

PROTECTING YOUR DATA
INSIDE THE HOME OF THE FUTURE

Once you decide to convert your home into a Smart Home, you must also take into consideration the possibility of a potential electronic data exposure to the outside world.

As you probably know, cyber-crime is a multi-billion dollar industry all over the world. For this reason, cyber-security is becoming more sofisticated every day to ensure effective cyber-safety for consumers like you.

So, when you begin to plan the transition of your home into a Smart Home, you must make sure that the electronic exposure of your personal data is fully protected to provide you and your family with maximum safety in this area.

CONTROLLING ALL YOUR ENTERTAINMENT
FROM A SINGLE DEVICE

Probably, one of the first things that will come to your mind, when planning the conversion of your home into a Smart Home, will be the installation of an entertainment system in your house.

A modern Entertainment System may include several components:

• TV, video, and audio devices.
• Sound system with speakers.
• Multi-media streaming devices.
• Voice-activated devices.
• Virtual reality headsets.
• System control panel.
• Gaming consoles.

All these components must be connected via Internet to provide you and your family members with effective control to simplify the use of various devices.

HOW COULD YOUR HOME
LOOK LIKE IN THE FUTURE?

Once you decide to gradually transition your home into a Smart Home, you will eventually discover a wide range of new options.

These options may include the following:

• Smart home climate control system.
• Smart kitchen appliances.
• Smart security system.
• Smart entertainment system.
• Smart multi-media system.
• Smart lighting system.
• Smart energy control system.
• Smart gardening system.

HOW TO BUILD A SMART HOME

The process of converting your regular home into a Smart Home entails a number of steps presented below:

• Install A Dedicated Internet Line.
  Install a dedicated Internet line with a Wi-Fi connection at home.
• Install A Wi-Fi Router.
  Install a Wi-Fi router to provide a dedicated network for connecting all smart devices to this router.
• Select A Method Of Control And Basic Communication.
  Select a method of control and basic communication to connect various smart devices. This may include one of the following applications:
  • Google Home App.
  • Amazon Alexa App.
  • Apple Home Kit.
  • Microsoft Cortana.
• Download The Selected Applications.
  Download the selected applications to enable voice activation of various smart devices.
• Select A Hub And Control Panel.
  Select a hub and control panel to connect and control various smart devices. This may include the following:
  • Samsung SmartThings Hub.
  • Sengled Hub.
  • Google Home Hub.
  • Lenovo Smart Display.
  • JBL Link View.
• Select Smart Devices.
  Select smart devices which will become a part of your Smart Home. These devices may include a wide range of products such as smart lights and light switches, smart outlets, smart thermostats, smart cameras, smart video devices, smart locking devices and many more.
• Connect All Devices Into The Smart Home System.
  The final step entails connecting various smart devices into one integral system which may be controlled via a smart control panel or a smart phone.

SMART HOME AUTOMATION GUIDE

Once you begin the journey of transitioning your home into a Smart Home, you will find many different opportunites for converting your regular home appliances and devices into “smart things”.

These smart applications may include:

• Home climate control.
• Lights, switches, and outlets.
• TV and multi-media devices.
• Kitchen appliances.
• Security system and motion control.
• Smart locks and cameras.
• Pet-feeding devices.
• Water leak detection.

SMART HOME OVERVIEW

Before you begin the transition process from a regular home to a Smart Home, you may want to see how various smart devices will be connected and how everything will look upon completion.

This may include the following elements:

• Routers, modems, and cables.
• Cable management panels.
• Power surge protectors.
• Hubs and connection devices.
• Smart switches and outlets.
• Home automation systems.
• Video cameras and securty devices.
• Lighting controllers and dimmers.
• Network video recorder.
• Audio amplifiers.
• Sound control devices and speakers.
• Smart control iPad.

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY
WITH A SMART HOME SYSTEM

Smart Homes offer a wide range of benefits to homeowners.

These benefits may include the homeowners’ ability to generate and store their own electricity with a solar PV system and a home battery, thereby reducing their dependence on the local utility company, and manage the energy usage via Smart Energy Management Systems. This is particularly important because of the constantly increasing electricity rates.

The installation of a smart energy management system will enable homeowners to monitor and optimize the use of electricity and substantially reduce electrical bills. This system will pay for itself in a relatively short period of time and provide homeowners with additional savings in the long term.

SMART HOME DEVICES

Many new Smart Home Devices become available on a regular basis. Some of the most recent Smart Home devices and products are presented below. Each of these devices serves a specific purpose and this will enable you to select the most useful smart devices for your family.

COOL SMART GADGETS YOU MUST HAVE

You may be interested to learn more about new Smart Products and gadgets which can provide you with additional valuable benefits and enhance the overall comfort and securty for your family.

SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY FOR AMAZON ECHO, GOOGLE HOME AND SIRI

Smart Home Technology is the foundation of every Smart Home. For this reason, you should be fully updated about a broad range of new smart products entering into the marketplace. These unique products come from major innovators, such as Google, Amazon, Apple and many others.

PICKING THE RIGHT VOICE ASSISTANT

One of the first things that you will need to do, while transitioning into your Smart House, is the selection of the right Voice Assistant. There are several viable options available at present, and you should learn about each of them before making your final selection.

SMART HOME AREAS AND DEVICES

There are many different Smart Devices which will enable you to convert your home into a Smart Home. Some of these devices are presented below:

• Smart blinds and curtains.
• Smart doors.
• Smart gates.
• Smart home products.
• Smart kitchen concepts.
• Smart kitchen devices and appliances.
• Smart refrigerators.
• Smart residential energy storage solutions.
• Smart switches.
• Smart roofs.
• Smart windows.

SMART BLINDS AND CURTAINS

You can install a MySmartBlind Automation Kit designed to control the opening and closing of blinds in various rooms and in the kitchen in your home. You can create a specific schedule for opening and closing blinds anytime during the year. This may be particularly useful when you are away.

SMART DOORS

There are several types of Smart Doors available to homeowners. The opening and closing of these doors is managed by Wi-Fi-connected activation devices and the activation process can be controlled via your smart phone.

SMART GATES

Imagine, you are driving home after a long day at work. As you approach your home, a heavy rain begins and you discover that you forgot your gate opener at home. The installation of a Smart Gate Device will enable you to open the gates by using your smart phone.

SMART KITCHEN CONCEPTS

Many homeowners consider a Kitchen to be the central place in the house. Today, many kitchen devices and appliances become smarter and provide users with unique benefits and advantages that were not available before. Hopefully, the information contaned here will provide you with additional ideas for making your kitchen more user-friendly.

SMART KITCHEN DEVICES AND APPLIANCES

You may be interested to learn more about the latest smart Kitchen Appliances And Devices that can turn your ordinary kitchen into a smart kitchen. Various smart kitchen devices provide homeowners with important benefits and help in transforming their home into a Smart Home.

SMART REFRIGERATORS

Smart Refrigerators are one of the most important appliances that can help you in transforming your kitchen into a smart kitchen. You will be pleasantly surprised to learn what smart refrigerators can do for you and for your family.

SMART RESIDENTIAL ENERGY STORAGE SOLUTIONS

Residential Energy Storage System is an important part of many Smart Homes. The main function of this system is to regulate the generation and usage of energy by your existing solar PV system coupled with a home battery. This system will enable you to maximize the use of self-generated electricity and help you in reducing your electricity bills by up to 80%.

SMART ROOFS

Smart Roofs represent another important element which is often used in Smart Homes. Smart roofs offer several benefits to homeowners inside and outside the house because they can be opened and closed at any time depending on weather conditions.

SMART SWITCHES

Smart Switches play a key role in converting a regular home into a Smart Home. Smart switches perform a broad range of functions and can be activated by a voice command through several smart voice activation platforms, such as Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.

SMART WINDOWS

Smart Windows represent one of the recent innovations designed to be used in Smart Homes. You may find this product to be useful for your specific needs and provide you and your family with additional level of comfort.

SMART HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Many homeowners became quite familiar with the concept of Smart Home Entertainment and installed this system in their Smart Home.

The Smart Home entertainment may include the following:

• Background music control.
• Entertainment center control.
• Home theater devices.
• Smart multi-media control.
• Sound control and amplifiers.
• TV set control.

BACKGROUND MUSIC CONTROL

Many homeowners enjoy listening to their favorite music via the Background Music Control System in their Smart Home. Several types of smart sound control systems are presented below.

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER CONTROL

Many homeowners developed a “remote-control phobia” by having to control various electronic devices in their entertainment center. How about you? How many remote control devices do you have in your house? You are invited to learn about a Universal Remote Control which will simplify your life when you are trying to watch TV or listen to your favorite music.

HOME THEATER

Many homeowners chose to build a Home Theater in their Smart Home. This process entails a long list of activities which are clearly described below. Hopefully, this video will prepare you for the transformation process and properly set your expectations.

SMART MULTI-MEDIA CONTROL

Smart Multi-Media Control devices play an important role in managing various parts of a home entertainment center in a Smart Home. One such device is presented in a video below.

SMART SOUND CONTROL

There is a broad range of Smart Sound Control Devices available in the marketplace at present. You may check the functionality and prices for various brands and make your selection accordingly.

TV SET CONTROL

TV Set Control became much simpler with voice activated smart devices such as Alexa from Amazon, as described in the video below. Hopefully, you will find time to test various smart devices and select the most suitable one to meet your specific needs.

SMART HOME COMFORT AND SAFETY DEVICES

Smart Home Comfort And Safety entails a wide range of devices. Some of these smart devices are designed to protect you and your family in potentially adverse situations and may even become life-savers. These devices include the following:

• Smart carbon monoxide detectors.
• Smart flood detectors.
• Smart gas leak detectors.
• Smart heat and power control.
• Smart HVAC zone control.
• Smart smoke detectors.
• Smart temperature and humidity sensors.
• Smart temperature monitors.
• Smart thermostats and home climate control.
• Smart vents to regulate airflow.
• Smart watch fall detection.
• Smart water heater controller.
• Smart water sensors.
• Smart wind and rain sensors.

SMART CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS

Smart Carbon Monoxide Detectors are an essential part of every Smart Home. These devices can literally save lives and you want to make sure that they are properly installed in your house.

SMART FLOOD DETECTORS

Many homeowners install Smart Flood And Water Detectors in their Smart Homes. You are encouraged to check the functionality of various devices and, hopefully, you will identify and select the most suitable smart detector to protect your family and your home against possible floods.

SMART GAS LEAK DETECTORS

Smart Gas Leak Detectors are an integral part of every Smart Home. These detectors are designed to identify small traces of gas leaks and activate an alarm to protect the lives of homeowners and their families. You are invited to learn more about these potentially life-saving devices and select the one which will meet your specific needs.

SMART HEAT AND POWER CONTROL

Smart Heat And Power Control devices are an integral part of many Smart Homes. These devices are designed to provide homeowners with sufficient heat in various areas of the house, thereby ensuring comfortable living conditions for all family members. These devices also facilitate an effective power control and help in maintaing low electricity bills.

SMART HVAC ZONE CONTROL

Smart HVAC Zone Control is an esential part of many Smart Homes. This system allows each room in the house to be zoned out using smart phone technology. The Smart HVAC Zone Control contains smart sensors which measure the temperature in every room and communicate this information to the central hub that controls the overall HVAC performance based on specific homeowners’ requirements.

SMART SMOKE DETECTORS

Smart Smoke Detectors are an integral part of every Smart Home. These devices have built-in sensors designed to detect smoke and are equipped with a smart alarm which will be set off in case of a smoke and fire emergency. Many smart smoke detectors are also equipped with a smart speaker function and will provide additional alert to homeowners in case of emergency.

SMART THERMOSTATS AND HOME CLIMATE CONTROL

Smart Thermostats play a critical role in Smart Home climate control. These devices measure temperature and, often, the level of humidity in various areas of the house. Smart thermostats have build-in sensors and regulate the functioning of the HVAC system designed to meet the homeowners’ specific requirements, provide maximum energy efficiency, and reduce electricity bills at the same time.

SMART VENTS

Smart Vents are deisgned to promote a simple and effective way to reduce heating and cooling costs in a Smart Home. These vents are equpped with sensors that communicate with one another and help detecting and directing the air flows to various areas in the house based on specific homeowners’ requirements.

SMART WATCH FALL DETECTION

Smart Watch Fall Detection represents a critical function in many Smart Homes designed to protect any person who may be vulnerable to an unexpected fall and subsequent injuries. These devices can literally save lives and for this reason they are particularly important for people with disabilities and senior citizens.

SMART WATER HEATER CONTROLLER

Smart Water Heater Controllers play an important role in a Smart Home energy management function. These controllers are designed to monitor and regulate the water heater’s performance and to minimize the use of gas or electricity when the heater is not in use.

SMART WATER SENSORS

Smart Water Sensors are an integral part of a Smart Home leak detection system. These sensors play a critical role in preventing serious water leaks in various areas throughout the house. Water sensors are particularly helpful in alerting homeowners about possible water leaks and help in minimizing water damages in the house.

SMART WIND AND RAIN SENSORS

Smart Wind And Rain Sensors are frequently used as an integral part of a Smart Home gardening system. These sensors play a critical role in maximizing the gardening system efficiency, help saving water and reducing the water bills.

SMART HOME SECURITY DEVICES

Smart Home Security may include the following devices and systems:

• Body sensors.
• Door magnet sensors.
• Home security cameras.
• Infrared (IR) cameras.
• Motion sensors.
• Outdoor security cameras.
• Smart home locks.
• Smart home security systems.
• SOS buttons.
• Video door bells.
• Video door phone systems.
• Video intercom systems.

BODY SENSORS

Body Sensors are often incorporated in various types of Smart Home systems designed to monitor different activities within a house. These sensors may provide specific information related to human activities and monitor subsequent results.

DOOR MAGNET SENSORS

Door Magnet Sensors represent an integral part of most home security systems. These sensors play a critical part in ensuring high level of effectiveness of Smart Home security systems.

HOME SECURITY CAMERAS

Home Security Cameras became one of the most important elements of every effective Smart Home security system. Several examples of such devices are presented below.

MOTION SENSORS

Infrared Motion Sensors represent an integral part of the overall Smart Home security system. These devices play a critical role in every security system designed to provide maximum safety for homeowners.

OUTDOOR SECURITY CAMERAS

There are several highly effective Outdoor Security Cameras available to homeowners at present. Most of these devices are designed to be incorporated into the overall Smart Home security system to ensure maximum protection.

SMART HOME LOCKS

There are several types of Smart Home Locks available to homeowners today. Most of these devices are designed as an integral part of the overall Smart Home control system and can be activated with a voice command via Inernet-connected voice activation systems.

SMART HOME SECURITY SYSTEMS

There are several types of Smart Home Security Systems available to homeowners at present. Most of these systems can be incorpotated into the overall Smart Home control system to maximize their effectivenes and easy usage.

SOS BUTTON

Many people are not aware of the SOS Button which is available on various iPhone devices. This potentially life-saving function can also be incorporated into your overall Smart Home control system.

VIDEO DOOR BELLS

There are various types of Smart Video Doorbells available for homeowners as presented below. These devices became very popular in the recent years and many homeowners install these devices in their Smart Homes.

VIDEO DOOR PHONE SYSTEMS

A Video Door Phone System provides an effective method of electronic home security, monitoring and communication to ensure maximum safety for your and your family.