Smart Home: 5 tips to automate your home and make it more practical

If a few years ago, not so long ago, Smart Homes were seen as a distant future, today this vision is quite different. More common than one might imagine , data from Aureside (Brazilian Association of Residential and Building Automation) reveals that in 2020 alone, Brazil had more than 1.4 million smart homes . Virtual assistants such as Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri have gained a lot of popularity and are capable of providing more comfort and convenience for the residents of the house . Thinking about showing how home automation is just a few clicks away, we have separated 5 tips from José Luiz Camarero Neto, partner at the construction company Bild e Vitta. Check it out!

1. Check the electrical installation

Before implementing automation technologies, it is important to pay attention to the basics. Start by reviewing the electrical installation of your home . Since all smart devices require power , you need to ensure that faulty or overloaded installations will not cause damage to the product.

2. Choose an ecosystem

There are currently several devices that can be integrated into your home to make your day-to-day life easier. Lighting, temperature, entertainment (audio and TV), locks, security systems and appliances are on the list of smart devices, but if you don't have the financial means to purchase all of these devices at once, the ideal is to choose those that will be essential for your project.

4. Think about energy savings

Smart plugs and smart bulbs are great allies for saving energy. By controlling the activation of these items, it is possible to measure and reduce energy use through apps that measure the consumption of each item connected to the home.

5. Invest in security

Smart locks and Wi-Fi cameras can make it easier for residents to access their homes, and as a bonus, they also increase security . With smart locks, you can choose options such as opening with numeric codes, magnetic cards, mobile apps, virtual keys and even biometric reading. In addition, all of them can connect to your voice assistant and even know if there are visitors waiting outside your home.