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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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