Rise of the Smart Home

​Convenience. It's the driving force behind the adoption of new smart home technology. 

With a single touch of a button or a mobile app, you can control your home from anywhere . You can have your air conditioner turned on and cooling down the house before you get home. Disable your security system. Unlock your doors so you don’t need to struggle with an arm load of groceries.

Smart homes also allow you to have those small things done at the right time. Automate your blinds in the morning so you get naturally awoken by the sun. Adjust your lighting to the task at hand. Change music playlist while cooking dinner. The convenience is endless.

Convenience. It's the driving force behind the adoption of new smart home technology. 

With a single touch of a button or a mobile app, you can control your home from anywhere . You can have your air conditioner turned on and cooling down the house before you get home. Disable your security system. Unlock your doors so you don’t need to struggle with an arm load of groceries.

Smart homes also allow you to have those small things done at the right time. Automate your blinds in the morning so you get naturally awoken by the sun. Adjust your lighting to the task at hand. Change music playlist while cooking dinner. The convenience is endless.

There's also the money saving factor. In warmer weather it is common for people to leave their air conditioners or fans going all day to ensure the house is cool when they get home . Smart homes allow you to get the air con going before you get home, but not leave it on all day. Similarly with lighting, we know all too well how easy it is to leave the lights on in a bedroom or the kitchen even when you aren’t using them simply because you don’t feel like getting up. Having the ability to turn off your lights through an app on your phone, while you're sunk deep into the couch... It's a big win.

​Voice command products are in demand. Particularly around phones and controlling some aspects of your home and it’s not a far stretch to see that this technology will soon make it’s way into acts like making to do lists while you’re in the shower or using the bathroom in the morning.

Fridges that can keep track of what is inside them and write shopping lists have been around for a little while now, but they haven’t been overwhelmingly taken up like many other smart tech products, but it’s easy to see how these products will become more widespread in coming years. The ability to know what is in your fridge while you are out shopping will be a game-changer for many people.

Then there are smart security systems. Some companies already provide electronic locking on their security screens and doors, while being able to check your security camera or who is at your door at any time, wherever you happen to be is really going to help people feel more secure in their homes.

In Kellyville, the new Montane Apartments development is meeting the needs of those looking to purchase a brand-new smart home. Laurus is installing smart controlled lighting and air conditioning, as well as the Google Nest, providing homeowners with smart controlled music, movies and more. This can then be expanded to include remotely operated vacuum, blinds, security systems and so much more.

Smart homes are on the rise, and they are becoming very popular with purchasers looking to find the home that meets their lifestyle and increases the comfort levels of their home. We are looking forward to seeing what technology comes out in the next few years