What if every inch of your house is connected to the internet? And not just smartphones and computers, but everything -- cooking tools, water heaters, windows, cameras, doorbells, lights, speakers, clocks -- the works.
If everything in your house can communicate, take your commands, and send you information, you can accomplish tasks much faster. No, it's not sci-fi -- it's all possible thanks to home automation.
That being said, here are the smart home trends that make staying at home a breeze.
Smart Kitchens
Arguably the most important part of the house, kitchens are where the magic happens. But making it smart, it can do so much more. For example, smart refrigerators don't only keep your food cool, it's loaded with a lot of other features like letting you know when you have food that's about to go bad.
Other smart fridges send you an alert if the filter needs some cleaning. There's also a commercial for a fridge in which you can peer into its surface without opening it. There's also a model that can set meal schedules for everybody in the house. If we all have that, imaging the time and effort we could save.
Smart Bathrooms
Not all houses have smart bathrooms, but these are becoming a norm in airports. Someday though, your bath will start the moment you get in, and there could be a digital assistant you can talk to while showering. Already, there are toilets that automatically flush the moment you get up.
Smart Bedrooms
A good night's sleep is guaranteed achieved if only all of us have a smart bedroom. And yet, even with a regular bedroom, you can already monitor your sleep using a sleep tracking app.
Want something better? Why not get a mattress that can monitor tour sleep pattern, control the temperature in your bedroom, and even knows the usual time you wake up. You can also get a smart aromatherapy alarm clock than can sense when you are lightest in your sleep cycle and gives off a specific aroma to perk you up.
Smart Living Rooms
Already, there are people living in a house with a huge TV viewing area projected on the wall. In the future, that will be the norm. Most people would probably have houses that projectors on nearly all corners. Maybe a couch that pops out anywhere you'd want to watch TV too.
All of these are possible. It seems like a lot of money thinking about it, but if this is where the future is bringing us, we might as well enjoy it.
