Now that you've planned on future-proofing your home, here's how to bring it together in part 3 of our guide
Here is where everything comes together. Through ‘the internet of things’, a future-proofed home can be dynamic instead of static, interacting with the people who inhabit it. It isn’t just about having a smart device (or several dozens), but how these objects can be linked—enhanced with adaptive software—to create a home truly ready for tomorrow.
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
Ever wanted to turn the lights on without having to get up? Or boil some water from the living room? That’s possible already today using integrated smart home systems. There are plenty available—Google, Apple and Amazon—where a simple vocal command is enough to control connected devices, from lights to speakers to air-conditioning. Alarms and notifications can be integrated too, creating a home that is always responsive.
While this might be a convenience, in some situations it is necessary. A smart home could assist the elderly, for example, with medication reminders or health monitoring with automated emergency notifications. Upcoming innovations using artificial intelligence could even inculcate better household habits: monitoring energy or water to save money.
Beyond technology, there are also interior details to consider—furniture with rounded corners for growing children, modular fittings to adapt spaces for new uses or non-slip tiles in bathrooms.
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