HOMES EXTRA
It’s time to start thinking smart about our homes. Tailor your home to your needs and help to combat the climate crisis as well; Sara Whatley gives you some suggestions how
LOOK SMART, ACT SMART
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he modern smart homes don’t just look smart, they act smart too. The phrase ‘smart home’ refers to a home that is using the latest technology to improve it and in some cases, make it more environmentally friendly as well. We are going to look at both automated smart homes that can be remotely controlled through our smart phones or tablets, and also smart homes which use technology to help protect the environment, a very urgent issue which we all need to take into account. CONNECTED HOMES Do you ever worry that you have left the oven on, forgotten to record your favourite programme, or realised you’re
on your way home early and want it to be toasty warm when you get through the front door? No problem with an automated smart home. All electronics in your home can be connected to your devices (smart phone or tablet) through a home network and at your command you can control them remotely. The ‘Internet Of Things’ (IOT) is the phrase you need to know here, which describes physical objects and products that are embedded with sensors, chips or other technologies that can all speak to each other and exchange data through digital networks. Common things people choose to connect to their network are
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