Imagine being able to control almost every aspect of home life remotely by the simple touch of a button. Think about being able to regulate your home climate remotely, or being able to monitor that troublesome pet from miles away. These little chores are possible today – and that’s just the very tip of the iceberg when it comes to making your home a high tech haven.
The combination of digital technology and high speed internet makes it possible to automate almost every aspect of your home life. High tech homes are here and the possibilities are endless – from the practical to the downright ridiculously extravagant, there is a solution to cater for almost every need.
You can pre-program heating and cooling, have the kettle boiling or coffee brewed as you walk in the door, turn your lights on five minutes before you get home and even have a hot bath running for you when you get home.
Programming simple chores is just the tip of the iceberg. The high tech home is capable of doing other things for you as well – from a lawn mower that automatically mows the grass, right through to a toilet that washes your bottom for you with a “special spray”. While the “special spray” might not be to your liking, the automatic odour extractor that is part of this high tech loo does serve a very practical purpose.
We’re almost at the stage of having a Jetson’s-like sci-fi home, where tasks are accomplished at the touch of a finger.
Not only does the high tech home offer an easier, more convenient life, it also can provide you with high level security capable of keeping a close eye on who’s in the vicinity when you are not home.
Planning For The Future
The question is where will it stop? With technology making rapid advances on a daily basis, it is hard to know what new applications and developments will become available in the coming years, or months.
It is important to realise that the cutting-edge gadgets that are available today may quickly become yesterday’s news, with better and more innovative technologies becoming available. With this in mind, home living experts are recommending that you be prepared for future developments and plan your high tech home carefully.
Wi-Fi is the key to many of these new devices, and will probably remain so for some time. With this in mind, it’s very important to ensure that your home network is secure from hackers, so that you are not susceptible to nasty surprises, particularly if you have remotely controlled door locks. It is probably a good idea to also ensure that the new device that you wish to install has security guarantees provided by the manufacturer.
Compatibility is also another thing to watch out for. Not all devices operate with compatible software systems. Tech jargon can become confusing and while it can seem an awful lot of gobbledygook, it is helpful to remember that different operating systems by and large may not talk to each other.
While automation is great, the ultimate high tech home need not be filled with every latest gadget. Simplicity and purpose are the keys. Having a fridge that tells you when you’re running low on milk might seem nifty, but what’s the point when you open the fridge regularly anyway?
Technology is a wonderful servant and the practical applications around the home can offer great lifestyle enhancements.
The bathroom area is no different – with digital taps, self-regulating showers and bathroom sound systems that stream music into your shower or bath.
To learn more about high tech bathroom devices, we invite you to call JEDI Plumbing. Our friendly team is on hand to discuss all your plumbing needs.