The future is now. The year 2016 is an evidence that we are already living in the sci-fi books that we adore when we were younger. Technology continues to evolve every second, making it a possibility for us to reach things that are deemed impossible before.
It’s also affecting our homes. We tackled before how smart homes are on a trend these days. Your smart phones and social media networks are not the only ones that evolve. Your home should also change in order to adapt for the future. And one step into getting an updated and more techy home is by updating your home gadgets.
Home gadgets or appliances are part of everyone’s lives. Who can live without their television or refrigerator, anyway? But home technologies are more than just for entertainment or for storing food these days. New home technologies can now save and protect your family for the better.
To help you upgrade your home for the better, we collected some awesome and Star Trek worthy new home technologies that you should definitely know. How can these techies affect your life?
1. Programmable or zone based thermostats
The climate in the Philippines has always been tricky. In one moment it’s so hot, and the next it’s raining hard. Having the control over your thermostats is truly a gift. It can also save you energy since zone based thermostats will only turn on when they sense that there’s a person inside the house.
2. Smart faucets
The El Nino in that happened earlier this year has made us aware that conserving water is important. Did you know that you can save 15,000 gallons per unit of water per year when you use a smart faucet? Smart faucets are equipped with temperature gauges and efficiency sensors that can help your family control your water. Smart isn’t it?
3. Automated door locks
Security is the utmost concern for everyone in the Philippines. What better way to make sure that our family is safe and sound by having a James Bond-like gadget in your home? Introducing smart locks, the best possible solution to your lock and security problems. Using sensor technology, the lock of your home can open easily. You no longer have to clumsily find your keys in your bag. The best part is that it will never allow a stranger inside your home, without your permission.
4. Solar powered lights
Looking for a more sustainable option for your garden? Then solar powered LED lights are just perfect for you. You no longer have to wake up in the middle of the dawn because these lights turn off just before the sun rises.
5. Housekeeping robots
Yes, robots do exist. And yes, they do something that’s far more helpful than trying to imitate human voice. Robots for easy vacuum and cleaning already exist. But they’re still imperfect. Scientists and researchers are doing their best to perfect the blueprint for the future helpers of your home.
6. Internet connected appliances
The internet continues to amaze us. It can now control our appliances. An example of this is the amazing iKettle, an appliance that can boil your cup of coffee automatically just before you wake up. All you have to do is pour yourself a cup. That’s it.
7. Smart watch
But how are we going to be able to control all of these gadgets and whatnots? You now have the power by using a smart watch. With the help of Bluetooth, you can now receive notification and monitor gadgets even if you’re far away. Amazing isn’t it?
The future is here and no one is stopping its full bloom. Upgrade your home and adapt to change today!