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What’s the Difference Between Smart Home Automation and Home Control?

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Technology is revolutionizing the world, so much so, that we cannot escape it; it’s better if we embrace it. Home automation is a fancy term that has been out for a while. TV series like Westworld showcase the complete adoption and utilization of smart home technology, of course, in an exaggerated manner. If you’re planning to implement home automation in your house, you must have come across the terms “home automation” and “smart home.” Although the two work in association with each other, they have some considerable differences. And in this post, we’ll quickly differentiate between the two concepts. Smart Home Control The term smart home consists of a genre of electronic devices that can be controlled over the internet by a centralized panel, like a smartphone, tablet, or computer. These appliances typically have their own interface or app, which the user will use to control the devices in a certain environment. One such example is Philips Hue smart-bulbs that h

What Will Smart home Technology Look Like in the New Decade?

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Different people might have different opinions on smart home technology. Some consider it to be a mere integration of devices that can be controlled by a centralized database, like a smartphone or tablet. Contrarily, some people look at it as a new way of living life, with everything from your car charging to your geyser turning on becoming automated. IoT, the technology behind smart homes, offers endless opportunities, and its integration with other emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence has laid the foundation for infinite outcomes. But, let’s keep it realistic and discuss how smart home technology can look like in the next ten years. Obvious developments Firstly, let’s talk about the advancements that seem to be in the near vicinity. Experts believe that in the upcoming decade, a large portion of the human race will make a paradigm shift from traditional lights and appliances to IoT entirely. Thus, internet-connected light bulbs, security cameras, air condi