we typically reply within minutes
11 Jun, 2022
Let's look
at some of the most common myths surrounding smart home installations.
Over the last five years, the smart home automation sector in India has gained enormous impetus, boosted by growing awareness of IoT solutions, higher expenditure on home appliances driven by favorable changes in consumer behavior, and the rise of home-grown companies.
As IoT
devices become more powerful and feature-rich, there has been a significant
increase in demand for strong, technology-based solutions that enable a
seamless smart home upgrade.
The COVID-19
pandemic has expedited the adoption of smart homes since people are spending
more time indoors and leaning toward technology that not only improves their
quality of life but also helps to ease daily household duties.
Despite increased knowledge and interest in smart home solutions, there are a few misunderstandings about home automation that keep individuals from making the 'smart home' leap.
Making your home smart does not take much money or a lot of effort. A little forethought in selecting things that suit your
budget and preferences can go a long way toward making your living environment
smarter.
Let's look
at some of the most common myths surrounding smart home installations.
Home automation firms overpromised and underdelivered in the early days of smart home commercialization. Their primary goal was to provide low-cost solutions, and quality was secondary. This produced a poor picture of smart homes, and customers dismissed the entire concept as a marketing ploy.
However,
new-age smart home service providers are now leveraging improved technology to
produce high-quality solutions that, while slightly more expensive, fulfill
client expectations of a genuinely seamless smart home.
The first
misconception to dispel is that smart homes are insecure and can be hacked by
anyone, resulting in harmful cyberattacks.
While data
privacy is a concern in the IoT world, smart home solution providers
collaborate with cybersecurity experts and take extra precautions when
developing products to ensure their users' private information (personal
details such as their address, messages, online behavior, and shopping
preferences) does not fall into the wrong hands.
There are numerous smart home gadgets on the market today, catering to various budgets, home sizes, and user requirements.
Consumers sometimes miss the fact that tech-enabled household equipment such as smart air conditioners and refrigerators can help them save significantly on monthly electricity costs by reducing energy consumption.
This is the
most common misconception: anything intelligent or technological is
automatically presumed to be a robot.
Robots can be used in smart homes, but
they do not need to be the standard. Housekeeping/floor-cleaning robots can be
useful, but they don't have to be a part of your smart home.
Consumers
can add smart elements into their homes in a variety of ways. For example, you
can acquire a smart switch system to control the lights or a smart,
voice-controlled speaker to operate the TV/stereo.
Myth 5
Smart Home Is Only For Tech-Savvy
Modern smart
home firms put a lot of effort into creating devices that are simple to use and
can be effortlessly incorporated into the home via the Wi-Fi network.
Many smart
home accessories are supported by AI-powered voice-activated speakers such as
Google Home, Amazon Echo, and Apple HomePod, making setup easier.
For extra convenience, some gadgets include an in-built WiFi connection, eliminating the need to install a bridge. Anyone with a smartphone can operate smart gadgets and enjoy the comfort, convenience, and security of an always-connected, tech-powered home.