{"id":102177,"date":"2020-02-24T11:16:42","date_gmt":"2020-02-24T10:16:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=102177"},"modified":"2020-02-19T14:03:35","modified_gmt":"2020-02-19T13:03:35","slug":"smart-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/smart-home\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Smart Home?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When people talk about smart homes<\/strong>, they are referring to a house with home automation<\/strong> or domotics<\/strong>. These technologies help a property owner feel comfortable and secure, and they benefit a home’s energy efficiency.<\/p>\n

But what specifically is added to a home to make it smart<\/em>? And what are other characteristics of a smart home? This blog article by ShBarcelona<\/strong><\/a> will tell you more today.<\/p>\n

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What is a smart home? Home automation systems you might not yet know of<\/h2>\n
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A smart home<\/strong> is different from a regular home, because of the use of electronic devices (audio, video, security, ventilation, climate control and lighting) that are inter-connected. These devices can be monitored and controlled<\/strong> by a mobile phone, tablet or computer<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Domotics<\/strong> are an integrated part of and can transform your home into a digital living space. You can add other practical elements, like humidity meters or other measure and control devices. All of these will check energy usage and help to limit the impact on your environment and the earth.<\/p>\n

Best of all is, that every home owner can add additional features or appliances<\/strong> to meet personal preferences and requirements. All these systems can work together, mostly through an app or control panel, and provide relevant information for its user.<\/p>\n

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Properties can be built with home automation systems integrated from the first phase of planning the home, but they can also be added during remodelling works. One way or the other, smart homes offer several advantages<\/strong> compared to conventional homes:<\/p>\n