Smart home technology has become a mainstream option for all, not just the wealthy and technologically adept. The tech industry has responded by creating ever more sophisticated solutions. Many people think of smart home technology as devices like Google’s Nest or Amazon’s Echo however it encompasses many other solutions for your house. This encompasses everything from remote-controlled heating and lighting to CCTV, home safety systems, doorbells, and smart locks. Some allow you to keep track of children pet, elderly relatives and other pets as well as monitor electricity or water use; and more.
Integration is the most important aspect of the success of a smart home system. This is why the best products integrate with other systems and devices to make your home smarter. A smart light bulb, for instance can connect to a central hub in order to set your lights to a set schedule or shut them off when you leave the house. A doorbell with video could notify you of visitors who aren’t expected, and your alarm system could call the police or fire departments. Once you’ve mastered IFTTT (If This Then That), you can use services such as Stringify to automate your devices in more sophisticated ways.
Of course, bringing new smart devices into homes comes with its own set of issues. That’s why CNET works to learn about company policies, highlight privacy issues and respond directly to the businesses concerned.
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