петък, 28 ноември 2014 г.

How Modern Homes Have Gotten Smarter

By Brooke Rumlow


Any technology that continues to be useful sees constant improvement. Sometimes, a single year of development can bring drastic improvements from one version to the next. One area that continues to see progression is smart home technology. Many homes are bringing what were just sci-fi concepts from decades prior into our homes today. Many types of smart home technology use automation to make everyday tasks simpler. They might, for example, automatically adjust lighting based on time of day and people present in the room, or even begin cooking dinner before you are home from work.

Smart Glass: Every normal person values their privacy. There are times when you won't want nosy neighbors peeking through your windows. In an ordinary home, you would need to draw the blinds or close the curtains. But homes that use smart glass can be adjusted with the flip of a switch. An electrical current polarizes the glass, causing it to go from crystal clear to tinted. This can be good for both privacy and regulating sunlight. There are also sensors available that will automatically change the level of tint based on the amount of sunlight, making sure that the home isn't too bright.

Smart Kitchen: Nowadays, it seems that many people have very little time for cooking. As a result, smart kitchens are becoming more and more common. An exciting development for those thinking about joining the craze is the regulated oven. You place a meal in the oven in the morning and the oven turns itself on at the appointed time. It keeps the meal refrigerated until it starts cooking, allowing you to have a hot and fresh meal waiting when you get home.

Laundry is another household chore that people tend to sigh over. But again, smart technology can make it easier to deal with. Many new washing machines now come with steam features. Hot steam is better than liquid water at removing stains and odors and sanitizing the fabrics. Additionally, dryers with a steam cycle will make certain that your clothes are free of wrinkles when the timer goes off.

Smart Entertainment: The TV room has probably seen the most benefit from the focus on smart home technology. Many TVs now have built-in internet and video-streaming technology, and devices like Apple TV and Chromecast are available to make it easier than ever to stream content from the internet in your living room. Connectivity is another big focus. With the aforementioned devices, you can stream or mirror content from your phone or tablet onto the TV. And the new Playstation TV allows you to stream content from a PS4. With that, for instance, you can play PS4 games in your bedroom while the machine itself sits in the living room.




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