Cover Smart home systems that optimise the lighting and temperature of the home (Photo: Getty Images)
Smart home systems that optimise the lighting and temperature of the home (Photo: Getty Images)
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Discover how these smart home appliances transform daily life with unmatched convenience, security and a personalised home experience
Smart home appliances bring a new level of ease, comfort and convenience to daily life. With automation and voice control, they make our daily routines easier than ever, from adjusting lighting and temperature to managing security and home entertainment.
Connected devices work together to provide seamless control over home functions, even remotely via smartphone applications. Because technology adapts to our unique habits over time, there is an increase in the comfort and efficiency we feel within our homes. As smart home appliances continue to evolve, they offer increasingly sophisticated features that create an intuitive home environment.
Here, Tatler rounds up some of the most promising developments in smart home applications to explore when designing your home.
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Integrated smart panels
Zaha Hadid for Moorgen Landmark Series in Belgium Silver
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Designed by Zaha Hadid Design in London for Moorgen, this integrated smart panel balances architectural sleekness with customisable functions. With different functions for air conditioning, floor heating and fresh air, the Smart Thermostat Panel can replace traditional panels for a seamless experience.
To capture particular settings in the Smart Panel’s memory, one can press the ‘party mode’ key to take an “AI Scene Capture”, which retains the settings for future reference. The series is available in three colours, including Belgium silver, Mica black and Monaco gold.
Smart refrigerators
Above Family Hub Smart Refrigerator with a built-in screen (Photo: Samsung Website)
Family Hub Smart Refrigerator with a built-in screen (Photo: Samsung Website)
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In today’s fast-paced lifestyles, it is more important than ever to have home appliances that are both effective and efficient. Samsung unveiled their Bespoke AI line of smart home appliances, including the Family Hub Refrigerator.
It features an internal camera that connects to a mobile application. Among the application’s features are photos of the food that is left in the refrigerator, which can help one create delicious recipes with existing ingredients or compose a grocery list with ease.
Lighting systems
Above RA2 Select smart lighting system integrated into a home's design (Photo: Lutron Website)
Above RA2 Select smart lighting system integrated into a home's design (Photo: Lutron Website)
RA2 Select smart lighting system integrated into a home's design (Photo: Lutron Website)
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Lutron’s automated lighting and shade control solutions create an inviting atmosphere in the home. Accessible from any mobile device, their lighting systems can accommodate any space, from a family home to a high-rise condominium. With the touch of a button, one can control the lights, shades and temperatures in the house, or even integrate their preferences with one’s home security system.
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Security systems
Above ALRN100 Ring Alarm 8-piece kit (2nd Gen) home security system that works with Amazon Alexa (Photo: Digital Home Website)
ALRN100 Ring Alarm 8-piece kit (2nd Gen) home security system that works with Amazon Alexa (Photo: Digital Home Website)
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The home is a place for one to feel safe and unwind with their families. Having a reliable security system ensures that one can enjoy their privacy, catering to their specific needs. Digital Home offers a wide range of home security options, including smart alarms and ring alarms that work with Alexa and Google Assistant. With mobile access, the alarms can be armed or disarmed, and one can easily reach emergency respondents.
Smart sleeping system
Eight Sleep Pod 4 Ultra which helps one improve their sleeping patterns over time (Photo: Eight Sleep Website)
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The key to a balanced lifestyle is a good night’s sleep, which ensures that one is well-rested enough to face the demands of a productive lifestyle. The Eight Sleep Pod combines advanced sleep technology with comfort to enhance rest and recovery.
Designed with cooling and heating features, it allows users to control their bed’s temperature on each side, providing personalized thermal comfort that can adapt throughout the night. This smart mattress continuously tracks sleep patterns and vital health metrics, offering insights to help optimise sleep quality over time.
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Celine first read Charlotte’s Web at the age of five–and she hasn’t stopped turning pages since. Her favourite authors are Mona Awad and Nat Cassidy. Besides writing for Tatler, she listens to BTS and spends time with her family.
Work
Celine took up secondary education with a major in English, graduating from De La Salle University in 2023. She advocates for female empowerment through creative expression by writing for Tatler Homes.
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