In the technology age we live in, we are now going through a major digital transformation. We can feel this change, which manifests itself in all areas of life, intensely in our houses as well. One of the best aspects of this transformation is that the environmental features are also starting to increase while the structures are getting smarter. As the technology further advances, new features will be added to those that we actively use in smart buildings. As new communication technologies emerge, the technologies used in smart homes are also undergoing some changes. While some of these are no longer preferred, some of them are gaining a different dimension by being combined and integrated with new technologies. We have brought together the technologies used in smart homes from the past to the present, as well as the innovations that are expected to appear in the smart homes of the future.
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Smart Home Technologies
Telemetry
It is the ability to remotely control devices via fixed or wireless networks. With telemetry, it is possible to remotely control and direct the devices without the need for direct intervention. The main reason why telemetry applications are widely used is their low cost. Company managers can reduce overall expenses by using telemetry. Electricity companies can make it possible that the meters “read themselves” with telemetry, eliminating the need for meter reading staff and reducing their overall costs.
X-10 Technology
X-10 Technology is a technology that allows compatible devices to communicate through electrical cables in the house. The main advantages of X-10 technology are that it is cheap, does not require new wiring, easy to install, compatible with most products, and a reliable method that has been used for a long time. The X-10 has a simple logic consisting of transmitters and receivers to control lights and devices.
CAT 5
In Cat 5 technology, devices take the energy necessary to operate from power lines and use a data cable for communication. CAT 5 has a much more costly and complex structure compared to X10. However, they offer more control capabilities as well. The biggest disadvantage is, on the other hand, that the existing wiring systems cannot be used unlike X10.
Technologies of the Future
Robots are taking over the cleaning jobs
Today, we are using robot vacuum cleaners for house cleaning. However, these vacuum cleaners are not sufficient in terms of performance. These robots that can only clean floors and have some performance issues in cleaning corners of a room will be much more “dexterous” in the near future. A prototype robot developed by scientists has already become more dexterous in cleaning floors. This one-armed and three-fingered device is able to collect items, tidy the house, can be operated on various machines and can even serve drinks to guests. The integrated sensor system prevents the robot from getting stuck inside the house. In addition, this robot can be controlled via an embedded touch screen and respond to voice commands as well. Every day we see incredible developments in robot technologies. Maybe, there will be a robot assistant in every home in the near future.
Remote intervention to lighting
With the developing smart home technologies, we can now manage the lighting system in our house from anywhere with a mobile phone. The lights can be controlled from mobile devices, touch screen panels or an automatic system as long as the house is equipped with a suitable installation. With smart thermostats, you can now turn on the lights in your home before you arrive and program them to cool or heat the indoor air as soon as you return from vacation. Imagine that you can program your lighting system to light up at different times of the day while you are not at home or on vacation. In this way, maligners would think that you are at home and your home will be safer, particularly against thieves.
Developing technologies can alert you when your home needs a technical service
No more heavy bills
Developing technologies can alert you when your home needs a technical service. Imagine an air conditioner that alerts you when the air filter needs to be replaced. Further ahead, imagine an energy system that show the amount of power you consumed during the month, ensuring that you take necessary measures to avoid heavy bills at the end of the month. It seems that the power monitoring systems will soon become a standard in all houses.
Kitchens are getting smarter
The devices we use in our kitchens are already getting smarter. Refrigerators, coffee makers and dryers are all equipped with touch screens. It is even possible to connect to the internet from some of them. Technologies that show users the contents instantly without opening the refrigerator’s door have also started to be launched to the market. It will not be surprising if they guide us about what to eat in the future.
