Thursday, October 30, 2014

How Modern Homes Have Gotten Smarter

By Jennifer Rosen


Any technology that continues to be useful sees constant improvement. Sometimes, a single year of development can bring drastic improvements from one version to the next. One area that continues to see progression is smart home technology. Many homes are bringing what were just sci-fi concepts from decades prior into our homes today. Many types of smart home technology use automation to make everyday tasks simpler. They might, for example, automatically adjust lighting based on time of day and people present in the room, or even begin cooking dinner before you are home from work.

Smart Glass: Every normal person values their privacy. There are times when you won't want nosy neighbors peeking through your windows. In an ordinary home, you would need to draw the blinds or close the curtains. But homes that use smart glass can be adjusted with the flip of a switch. An electrical current polarizes the glass, causing it to go from crystal clear to tinted. This can be good for both privacy and regulating sunlight. There are also sensors available that will automatically change the level of tint based on the amount of sunlight, making sure that the home isn't too bright.

Smart Dining: As people become busier and busier, they have less time to cook. As a result, much effort has gone into developing smarter kitchen innovations. One such innovation is the regulated oven. You can put food in it in the morning, allow it to be refrigerated until it is time to be cooked, and then it will begin cooking at an appointed time. This allows you to have freshly cooked food waiting for you when you get home.

Another chore that many people find overly tedious is laundry. Smarter technology helps out in this regard as well. Many new washing machines include a steam feature. Hot steam cleans and sanitizes much more effectively than liquid water. Newer dryers also include a steam function which can reduce wrinkles, and by extension reduce time spent ironing.

Smart Entertainment: Benefiting the most from the recent focus on smart technology has been TV rooms across the country. With built-in internet and the technology to stream videos, never before has the television been so diversified in its capabilities. Devices like Chromecast and Apple TV make it easier than ever to put the internet's content on your TV. These devices also give you the ability to mirror your phone or tablet's content onto the big screen. Sony's new Playstation TV can stream content from a PS4. This allows you to play games in your bedroom, while the console sits in your living room.




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