Smart homes are properties that use a variety of interconnected devices to automate tasks and intelligently control functions of systems within the home. These devices often allow you to access controlling features within your home remotely or even just from the couch.
In its simplest form, smart technology can schedule devices or appliances to turn off and on based upon different variables, but advancements in technology have created a variety of devices that can interact with voice commands, automatically monitor your home, and perform numerous complex tasks at the push of a button.
Many people are probably aware of smart TVs that connect to your WiFi or smart thermostats that intelligently maximize your home’s comfort and energy efficiency. These days there are a slew of new products, including light bulbs with their own WiFi connections to be controlled remotely, HVAC vents with automated fins that redirect airflow intelligently, smart water heaters and more.