Smart home technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) have been increasingly integrated into our lives for the past decade [7]. IoT allows you to control and monitor household devices remotely. For example, you can control lights, security systems, appliances, and other home automation components. Furthermore, IoT smart home automation makes it easier to collect data from connected devices and use it to make decisions and gain insights into what is around you, including enhancing safety, convenience, energy efficiency, and quality of life. But what does the future of living look like with smart homes and the Internet of Things?
The idea of a smart home was once a futuristic concept seen only in movies, but with the rapid growth of IoT, the concept has become a reality. A smart home is a home that is equipped with automated systems that can be controlled remotely [1]. Such systems can be connected to the internet and can be accessed through smartphones, tablets, or laptops. With the evolution of technology, smart homes are becoming even more sophisticated, allowing for greater control, automation, and convenience.
This article aims to explore how smart homes and IoT will change our future, making it more convenient and comfortable for people to live in their homes. We will discuss the potential of IoT and how it will be incorporated into our homes, focusing on temperature control, smart doors and windows, safety and security systems, home routine, and health monitoring.
1. How IoT Will Enhance Smart Homes
The purpose of a smart home is to make it more convenient and comfortable for people to live in their houses. Thus, we will see technologies such as AI, ML, and IoT incorporated into our homes to achieve the following:
1.1. Temperature Control
In the future, IoT will be integrated into devices such as controllers, sensors, and thermostats to monitor and manage the temperature inside a home [1]. For example, the thermostat will set the desired temperature, while the sensors will monitor the temperature in a room. On the other hand, the controllers will adjust the temperature to maintain the desired temperature.
Apart from room temperature, smart homes will automatically turn on your shower and set the shower water temperature [5]. This will ensure that the water temperature remains comfortable regardless of the temperatures outside and will save energy by only heating the water to the necessary temperature.
1.2. Smart Doors and Windows
Smart homes will use sensors and wireless communication to detect when to open or close doors and windows [4]. Home owners will not have to check whether they have closed their doors or windows. Also, one will not have to use keys and locks to close their doors. Face recognition technology will unlock a home and set the door to open as a homeowner approaches the house. The technology will also lock out unrecognized guests.
1.3. Safety and Security Systems
IoT devices will help improve the safety and security of a smart home in many ways [1]. For example, smart security cameras, alarms, and sensors will detect suspicious activities or potential intruders. Furthermore, a smart home will monitor smoke, carbon monoxide, and other hazards and alert the homeowner or emergency services to take action. Homeowners will also monitor their homes remotely using smart gadgets.
1.4. Home Routine
One of the things that technology has enhanced is data collection. With homes becoming smart in the future, it will be easier to incorporate AI, ML, and IoT to determine a home routine [5]. For example, your smart home will regulate when you wake up based on your work schedule. Also, IoT smart products will help you pay your bills or determine whether you want to order food, cook, clean the house, or do laundry.
1.5. Health Monitoring
Homes will have IoT devices that can detect human health [1]. For example, homes will have sensors that can measure vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration rate. A smart home will also use other indicators like temperature and body movement to determine a person’s health, detect anomalies, and even alert medical personnel in an emergency. Furthermore, AI-enabled devices installed in smart homes will use facial recognition technologies to identify changes in an individual’s well-being and monitor signs of fatigue and distress [7].
2. The Future of Smart Homes and IoT
Smart homes and IoT are poised to transform the way we live our lives [6]. With the continued advancement of technology, smart homes will become even more sophisticated, making them more comfortable, convenient, and safe. In the future, homes will be fully automated, with AI and ML technologies controlling every aspect of our lives.
One of the areas that will change is transportation. With IoT, a smart home will have a system that monitors the homeowner’s driving patterns, such as when they leave for work and when they return [1]. The smart home will use this data to plan a route for the homeowner and even preheat the car before they leave for work.
Another area that will change is shopping. Smart homes will be able to monitor the homeowner’s pantry and refrigerator and generate a shopping list based on what is running low [5]. The smart home will then order the items and have them delivered to the house.
Moreover, smart homes will be integrated into the grid, meaning that homeowners will be able to sell their excess energy back to the grid. Homes will also have a system that monitors their energy usage and advises homeowners on how to reduce their energy consumption and save money [6].
3. Conclusion
Smart homes and IoT will change how we live [1]. Many technologies, such as AI and ML, will be integrated into smart homes to make our homes comfortable and convenient. The technologies will also monitor your daily schedule and determine when to wake up, cook, or clean. Furthermore, smart homes will monitor your health, detect distress or fatigue, and contact a doctor.
The future of smart homes and IoT is exciting, offering endless possibilities for enhanced convenience, safety, and energy efficiency. As technology continues to evolve, it is essential to embrace these changes and embrace the benefits they bring to our lives.
4. References
[1] Al-Turjman, F. (2018). Internet of Things (IoT) and smart homes. Springer.
[4] Nafaa, A., & Ali, A. (2019). IoT in smart homes: Current challenges and future opportunities. Wireless Networks, 25(8), 4511-4527.
[5] Popović, V., & Janković, M. (2019). Smart homes: An overview of technology and challenges. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 101, 230-256.
[6] Tseng, F. M., & Chou, L. D. (2017). Smart home energy management systems: Concept, configurations, and scheduling strategies. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 72, 560-572.
[7] Wang, S., Guo, S., & Xiong, N. (2016). Smart home automation: A literature review. Smart Health, 3, 1-19.
[8] Yaqoob, I., Ahmed, E., Ahmed, A. I. A., Gani, A., Imran, M., & Guizani, M. (2017). Internet of things architecture: Recent advances, taxonomy, requirements, and open challenges. IEEE Wireless Communications, 24(3), 10-16.
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