We have spent a lot of time and spilled ink imagining the house of the future.’ The future is here, and we have many technologies that were dreamed of back in the 1950s (as well as many more – how could they have known about the sheer level of technological advancement that we would accept as normal?). But technology marches on, and our houses and the actuator manufacturers who are asked to supply a lot of the equipment that makes this technology possible move to meet it.
Future Home Automation Technologies
Actuators are part of why home technology has progressed so far in so short a time—they have allowed for much home automation to become cheaper and more accessible. Linear actuators and their associated motion systems have improved existing technologies, such as security systems and TV lifts, and made newer technologies possible.
LED Lights
Lighting technology, which goes above and beyond what is normally commercially available, has been available in home automation for quite some time. Still, the future promises to give us even more ability to control the lights than before. Rather than simply having colorful LED lights or lights controlled via a remote rather than one fixed location, imagine lights that obey voice commands or are attached to motion sensors. These lights could help us save energy in our homes, but they can do so much more. Consider lights linked to a stereo, allowing you to put specific lights on to match your mood with just a voice command.
Camera Security
Let’s face it —the security of your home has to be the topmost priority and can’t be compromised at any cost. Thanks to recent technological advancements, there are highly effective security systems that can secure your home.
With the help of a high-end security camera, you can get a live update using your Smartphone regardless of where you are. This is possible through Wi-Fi connectivity to security cameras, which enables you to monitor everything easily.
Security systems have existed for a while now, but their abilities were quite limited until the application of linear motion systems. Cameras and sensors had only a limited range of movement, and so their ability to provide security was less than it could be.
Current home automation includes the ability to attach cameras to linear actuators, which completely revolutionizes the ability of cameras to monitor what is happening since the linear actuators extend a camera’s movement capability.
Future ideas surrounding security systems are focused on changing how a homeowner interacts with a system. One possibility is connecting the doorbell or the cameras covering the door itself with any screens in the home so that people inside the house know who is outside the door.
Secure Door Locks
Another important thing you can think of is using a smart door lock. Recent trends include the use of pin-code-enabled locks, fingerprint locks, and Bluetooth locks, which are way more secure than the traditional ones you’ve been using all this while. So, it’s the right time to install a high-end security camera and a secure door lock.
Power Saver
People are already familiar with the concept of a device that allows them to track energy use; they are advertised all the time, normally for use with the home’s heating and hot water systems. Future home automation is exploring the possibility that this could be extended to all kinds of devices, including those that use Progressive Actuators and those that do not involve movement.
Having a power saver or a device to track the energy output in a home will allow homeowners to control their living space much more effectively. It will tell the homeowner how much energy is being used and by whom, allowing them to decide what they want to change (if anything) and how much energy they want to put out.
Advanced Sound System
Having a good music environment in your home can be a nice step towards having a better lifestyle. Smart sound systems are available in the market that can be connected to a phone or tablet, thus giving you an amazing music experience. Another idea worth implementing is installing a sound system in your washroom so you can enjoy music while taking a shower. Fortunately, there are LED bulbs that come with a pre-installed music system in them. You can find these bulbs in the nearby market or even search some websites that provide these music-installed bulbs.
Robotic Vacuum Cleaner
Using an advanced vacuum cleaner can give you the feeling of having a smart servant who can effectively handle all the cleaning purposes of your house. These cleaners can be used in your living area and for lawns. The advanced vacuum cleaners automatically handle the cleaning with just a command from your side. Another good thing about them is the implementation of sensors that make them avoid obstacles.
Robotic Pool Cleaners
Having a swimming pool comes with a hectic cleaning job. Let’s face it—cleaning a large swimming pool can be tedious. This is why you can use pool cleaning robots to do the work effectively and quickly. These cleaners are automated and can be controlled with a remote control that comes with them. Some advanced robotic pool cleaners can also be operated with the help of a Smartphone application.