It's an expression that comes up quite regularly but that we don't always understand... houses are becoming both "connected" and "intelligent" yes, but what does that mean on a daily basis? Comfort, security, economy, ecology… What is a connected home and what do I gain from it?
For neophytes, it would already be necessary to start by defining the very concept of the connected house, which is therefore a dwelling in which certain devices and equipment are controlled using an internet or radio connection in order to be programmed and controlled remotely, in particular via a tablet or smartphone. What devices are we talking about? Household appliances, sockets, bulbs, Linky meters, heaters, shutters, gates, doors...
What is the relationship with home automation? Here again, a clarification is necessary:home automation brings together all the techniques that make it possible to automate your home and therefore make it "connected". They are almost synonyms even if the expression “connected house” is more revealing of a social phenomenon and of an evolution of our lives to come.
If you have trouble understanding the why and how of the benefits, here are a few examples that will prove to you that the connected home can be decidedly intelligent on a daily basis, and this only in your interest:
The connected house makes possible a reasoned and controlled use of its energy consumption:water, electricity... You can be more and more responsible by adapting your lighting, the start-up of your household appliances, your heating to your lifestyle by modulating both the intensity of consumption and the operating time pages. What savings in perspective!
The connected home is ecological! The savings in your wallet are also energy savings and the planet will thank you for it... Did you know? There are even smart bins that automatically sort waste for better recycling!
Manage the closing and opening of your blinds, doors, gates, shutters, manage your alarms or your video surveillance system while you are away? Yes, the connected home also ensures your safety!
