Smart homes’ make digital living a reality [June 2013]

‘Smart homes’ make digital living a reality
Things that were a reverie are now a reality, all thanks to technological advancements. With changing time, every sector including real estate is introducing various technological advancements to create a pleasant experience. The invention of unique technology solutions like integrated data and voice and wireless services, fibre to home, digital signage, common area IP video surveillance and energy management systems promise to transform every residence into a state-of-the-art home. The sheer dependence on technology in real estate industry has led to a revolutionising concept — smart homes. These concepts are synonymous to integrating technology into the heart of the society and enable residents’ access to multiple services including intelligent concierge, doctor consultation, private tutoring and other digital life style solutions. “Smart homes” aim toward creating sustainable, connected communities which bring remarkable value to the residents.
Imagine, you enter the room and the lights are turned on automatically just by grasping your senses, and your favourite music envelopes the bedroom. Your flat-panel TV turns on without even bending down from couch for the remote. The trend is clear and reflects that smart, digital and intelligent homes are here to stay. Today you can also get the exact smart solution for your home, customised per square feet.Smart homes are new chapter in Indian urban development, transforming each residence into automated home and fulfilling the increasing need for security, energy conservation, enhanced productivity and better living standards, making digital living a reality. This technology enables application of cutting-edge home automation technology with mobile phone-operated appliances to create a seamless integration of technology into luxury homes. The maximum use of smart homes is seen in kitchen refrigerators, microwaves, and stoves. Even washers and dryers have the technology today to be more automated to bring comfort literally at every inch of your home. The further advanced “smart homes” also provide the residents with a 360 degree view of the home including the visitors at the door all on their smartphones or handheld device when they are away from home. Contributing to a greater mission of creating a green earth, “smart homes” help lives become more energy efficient as household tasks become automated. Above all, these technologies are aimed at conserving power and in the process contribute to environment.
Smart homes have set new standards and trends in real estate development in India as these help transform “business of construction” through technology enablement. New trends in smart home technologies are:• Control and/or monitor just anything you want at your home from anywhere in the world round-the-clock• Regulate heating and cooling for comfort and maximise energy savings• Wireless door locks and video door stations for security• Smart interiors with customised settings for controlling lights and blinds • AC and a touch-screen panel on the wall with IP control lights.• Easy access to entertainment via audio-video integration and for safety concerns there are gas detection sensors.• Access phone and Internet from any location.
Fusion of technology and uniqueness has caused the emergence of ultra-luxurious modern living spaces. Luxury homes nowadays pack a lot of features like smart home technology that enable technology per square feet concept. One would be able to keep their gadgets like phones or tabs interconnected to house happenings. Therefore, we say: smart homes are for smart people.

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