The power of technology has changed the way people live in and manage their homes. More and more homebuyers are looking to purchase a property that includes smart products that ensures their family’s protection and more. In a flash survey we conducted to millenials, 97% of respondents want their home to have security features such as CCTV. But what does it really mean to settle down in a smart home?
We list down the many advantages of living in a smart home for smart homeowners.
1. You don’t have to disturb your kasambahay or any family member to open the gates at 2 am in the morning.
An automatic gate is a handy innovation for homeowners who have a vehicle. With a click of a remote, you can immediately enter your property without disturbing the entire neighborhood because of loud car honks or blocking the street because you’re waiting for Manong Guard. Moreover, it provides a layer of security since you don’t have to get out in the dark to open the gates.
2. You can save more money on your monthly electricity bill.
One of the most popular energy-efficient products among homeowners today is a LED light. There are many benefits to using LED lighting including:
- Longer operational life that can last up to more than 50,000 hours. Some manufacturers claim that if you turn it on for 8 hours a day, it would last around 20 years before you’d need to replace the LED bulb.
- Environment-friendly because it is free of toxic materials.
- Durable and made up of high-quality components that makes it resistant to shock and vibrations.
Another way to save on your energy bill through your smart home is the use of renewable energies like solar power, which has become one of the latest trends today in the real estate industry. The good thing is you don’t have to invest in large solar panel technology immediately. You can start small by using it in some parts of your home such as your bathroom.
Indeed, you can use the money you saved from cutting your monthly electricity cost in half to buy an investment property or perhaps a condo for sale for your new graduate.
Read: How the Pag-IBIG Fund Home Improvement Loan Can Help You Lower Your Electric Bill
3. You’re key-free every day.
There’s nothing more frustrating than when you arrived home after an exhausting day, carrying a heavy bag, and struggling to find your home keys.
Having an automatic door lock instead of the traditional doorknob with keyholes is one of the greatest inventions for home security (and people who have a tendency to lose their keys). These innovative door locks include keypads or capacitive touch screens where you can simply enter your unique access code. Indeed, you don’t need to carry bulky keys any longer or have your keys duplicated several times for other residents inside your home.
The ultimate benefit of not having to worry about keys: It minimize security risk.
4. You’ll have a neat, seamless interior design perfect even for families with rowdy toddlers.
Ever bumped your head onto the cabinet doors because the lock didn’t latch properly? Or rudely awoken to the sound of banging cupboards?
Don’t fret. With a soft touch cabinet, you only have to gently close the kitchen door and it won’t open unexpectedly nor bang loudly on the wall.
These ingenious contraptions are mounted behind cabinet doors, enabling them to open and close with a gentle push. It also provides that clean, hardware-free look for your kitchen cabinets. Furthermore, this feature is an earthquake-safety plus since mechanical touch latches prevent cabinets from opening when knocked from the inside.
5. Your home safety level is much higher compared to that of a typical home.
Security and peace of mind are usually what tops the list of needs for homebuyers looking to invest in a home automation system.
Indeed, smart homes featuring high-tech security systems like CCTV do a better job of preventing home invasions because you can monitor who comes in and out of your home. Residents are warned of potential threats on the property in advance.
For homeowners who have automated gates, it adds an extra layer of protection from intruders and unwanted guests like solicitors plus provide security for your children and pets since they can’t manually open the gates. You are comfortable in the knowledge that they won’t be chasing any ball out into the street or deal with strangers knocking on the gate.
6. Your property value increases.
Home improvement, especially those that include high-technology, adds value to any real estate property for sale and boosts it selling price. For some home seekers, they find it desirable to live in a modern place that is secured and have an added layer of protection for their privacy.
Are you ready for a smart home in the Philippines? See how the Internet of things has advanced the way we live in our modern homes.
