The basics of smart homes include the use of a central hub that directs all activity to the smart devices in the home network. These devices act like body parts by receiving instructions from the hub and performing mechanical behaviors based on the instructions. These automations can be as simple as sending a text message to a family member or engaging a security alarm. There are many ways to customize and automate a smart home, including building a complex system with multiple automations. Some companies, such as Apple and GE, have incorporated programming tools into their products to allow users to create customized systems and devices.
Amazon Alexa
Once you’ve bought an Amazon Alexa for smart homes device, it’s important to set up your connected devices. To make setup easier, use the certified for humans program to set up compatible smart home devices. This feature detects compatible devices on your wireless network and will allow you to use your voice to control them.
You’ll be able to control everything from lights to thermostats, locks to sprinklers by simply asking Alexa to. Once you have a basic setup set up, you can add more items to your smart home with ease. To get started, visit the Amazon Smart Home store and pick up products that integrate with Alexa.
GE
GE smart homes aren’t just about home automation and connectivity. GE has been working on a comprehensive solution for years. However, in September the company sold its GE Appliances business to Electrolux for $3.3 billion. While this sale doesn’t mean that GE will abandon smart homes, it does mean that the company will no longer be involved in this market.
With this move, GE has rebranded its smart home line as Cync, and is hoping to build a broader range of connected home devices. The company is planning to launch a new app for Cync in March that will make the system easier to use. The company is also planning to introduce new products, such as a smart thermostat and ceiling fan switch.
Leviton
With the help of the Leviton smart home system, you can control all of your home’s lights, shades, and other lighting controls from a smartphone. You can set up time-based schedules, customize lighting scenes, and even choose voice control. You can use your smartphone’s camera to monitor your home from anywhere, and you can access your Leviton Load Center through the My Leviton app. You can also customize your lighting with a color-changing light switch. You can also connect an Amazon Echo Dot to the Leviton system, which allows you to control lights and shades with voice commands.
You can also set up scenes and schedules with the Leviton Decora Smart switch. It can be programmed to automatically turn off lights when you leave the room, dim lights while watching a movie, and switch on lights at night when you go to bed. It even works with Amazon Echo and Google Assistant, allowing you to control your lighting using your voice.
Ecolink
Ecolink Intelligent Technology, Inc. is a subsidiary of Universal Electronics, which makes wireless security and automation systems. The company has a strong track record of bringing innovative products to market. Its extensive expertise in wireless security and home automation will help Ecolink’s new smart home technology integrate seamlessly into home systems.
Ecolink is a pioneer in smart home technology and has more than twenty years of experience providing security and automation products for homes. Its innovative smart home solutions range from wireless security systems to temperature sensors and motion detectors.
Dome
The Smartdome is a user-friendly shelter that was created with energy efficiency in mind. Its half-dome design minimizes the outer surface area to reduce warmth losses. Its wall modules are made with high-quality, EU-certified insulation. It also features double-gutters for hydroponic plant growth.
Its Water Resistant Leak Sensor can monitor your water lines and send you customized alerts via Z-Wave Hub. It can shut off your main valves if needed, which helps to prevent costly water damage. The Water Resistant Leak Sensor is compatible with most Z-Wave Hubs including Vera, Wink, Fibaro HC2 and SmartThings.
First Alert
After being a pioneer in residential smoke alarms, First Alert is now moving into the smart home market. The company’s OneLink Safe and Sound device blends an internet-connected detector with a smart speaker. This allows consumers to control the product from their smartphone. First Alert’s products are compatible with Apple’s HomeKit platform, so they can be controlled from anywhere.
The device is small enough to be installed on the ceiling and includes a smoke alarm and a carbon monoxide detector. It uses a special photoelectric sensor to reduce the chance of false alarms. Once triggered, it illuminates the corresponding LED on the alarm’s face. It emits an 85dB alert, which is lower than that of a burglar alarm but still loud enough to raise an alert.