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    Climate Control: AI enabled smart devices now take the comfort of their users to the next level.
                       The ambient temperature across corners can be tracked easily and the central cooling unit can
                       be commanded to facilitate optimum cooling. If the windows or doors are kept open for a long
                       time, the user may program to switch off the cooling systems automatically.

                       Protection: The Smart Home provides instant alerts on the smartphone if the house is hit by
                       fire, flood or any other disaster. The central automation system can also be configured to take
                       preventive measures. This can be like triggering an alarm and automatically disabling the locks
                       for a quick evacuation.

                     Devices Used in Smart Homes
                     Smart Home owners are regularly connected to the Internet and they use AI enabled devices to
                     monitor and manage appliances and systems with remote control. These devices use the various

                     domains of AI like Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing and Deep
                     Learning.
                     Following are popular smart devices in trend nowadays:

                     Smart  Hubs are known as gateways.  They provide  connectivity  with
                     appliances and systems to control through smart phones using the Internet.

                                           Video doorbells provide security as the owner can watch who is outside
                                           the door before actually opening it. It has a built-in camera to watch and a
                                           microphone to talk to visitors through the intercom.

                     When it comes to home security, smart cameras are the most important
                     devices. It is used to monitor the indoor and outdoor activities . It not only

                     records the movements but also sends alerts for suspicious movements.

                                           Smart  Smoke  detector  is  a  device  that  sounds  an alarm when smoke  is
                                           detected. It can warn you if there is a fire in your home.

                     Smart lights help in saving and conserving energy. It can be programmed to
                     turn on/off, control the brightness and store your preferences.

                                           To automatically  control  the  temperature  of a smart  home,  this  device
                                           is  used. This device  is  capable  of setting  the  temperature  as  per  your

                                           preferences and schedule.

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