When home security meets smart home control

There’s no denying that Smart home Control is here—an estimated 71% of homes in Ireland have at least one smart Home device, 

If you’re new to Smart home automation or want to add more smart home devices to your home, with the latest in smart home technology, we can automate almost all aspects of your home

Smart Home automation includes a network of connected smart devices, each of which is connected to your home’s Broadband or in some cases through a cellular network, this allows you to control all aspects of your home via a smartphone or touchscreen panel 

Smart Home Control is actually more than just automation. A full smart home system includes the following:

Introducing Smart home automation into your home has so many upsides. You will never look back, Here are some of the best things about having Smart home control in your home. 

So what exactly can you automate? Here are a few of the best home automation ideas for around the house:

With a smart door lock, you can unlock or lock your front door with the push of a button on your phone no matter where you are. When it comes to automation, smart locks have lots of options—you can set it to lock automatically after a certain amount of time or when you arm your security system. When it’s part of a GoKonnect smart home system, you can also set it to unlock automatically if a smoke detector goes off, so it’s easier to evacuate the house in a fire.

In addition to being more convenient than a physical lock, smart locks are also safer. Because there is no key, you don’t have to worry about losing spare keys or hiding keys around your front door everything is just made easy.

It’s probably happened to all of us at least once—you’re halfway to work or you’re out doing jobs when suddenly you think to yourself, “hang on a minute. Did I close the garage door?”

You can automate your garage door so this never happens again. Smart home devices not only notify you if you leave your garage door open, but it also lets you close it right from your phone. You can also open your garage door with your phone, which is helpful if you’re getting a delivery you don’t want to be left out in the open.

Energy-saving devices are some of the most popular smart home devices, so it’s no wonder more than 71% of homes in Ireland have a smart thermostat. These energy-efficient smart home devices automatically help you save time, money and energy.

Smart thermostats like Nest automate climate control in your house by learning your temperature preferences and then adjusting the temperature in your home automatically, making sure you’re always comfortable.

While you’re away, the thermostat adjusts to a higher or lower temperature, then uses geofencing to automatically adjust it to your preferred temperature when you get close to home. This helps you save money as well; in fact, smart thermostat users report saving an average of 10-12% on their energy bills.

You can also use your smartphone (or even your voice, if you have hands-free control in your smart home!) to turn the temperature up or down.

Smart lights are another great idea for home automation. Not only can you adjust your lights from your phone (no more going from room to room to turn off lights. We like to save you time), but you can also create lighting groups and set them to turn on or off automatically at certain times of day, like putting your outdoor lights to turn on at sundown. You can also get dimmable light bulbs to create mood lighting, night lights that use motion sensors to turn on, and smart light bulbs that transform your favorite lamps into smart lights.

When you join a smart home system, you can also automate your lights based on various scenarios. For example, you can set your entryway lights to turn on when you unlock the door or have your home’s lights turn off when you arm your security system. You can even set your lights to function as your alarm clock by setting your bedroom lights to turn on when you’d like to wake up in the morning.

Kitchen appliances are smarter than ever, and many tasks around the kitchen can be automated. With our GoKonnect smart plug, you can control Slow cookers, coffee makers, ovens, and even refrigerators can make life easier in the kitchen. You can preheat your oven from your phone, get alerts from your refrigerator when food is expiring, and customize your favorite coffees so your favorite cup is ready when you are.

Home automation goes a step further with hands-free control, which allows you to control your smart home with your voice. Turning off your lights, arming your home security system, and adjusting the temperature in your home are just a few of the voice commands you can ask Alexa.

If you already have a smart speaker, GoKonnect works with both Amazon Echo and Google Home, so your new home automation devices will integrate with your current voice home assistant.

Some of the smartest home security cameras use motion sensors to automatically begin recording when someone is on your property or comes to your front door.

When part of a smart home system, you can also pair your security cameras with your smart lighting for even greater security. When your motion lights detect someone outside, they can trigger your outdoor camera to begin recording. keeping you safe at all times.

You don’t have to upgrade every device in your home. You can make just about any device or appliance “smart” thanks to smart plugs. You plug it into the wall, then plug your appliance or device into the smart plug and use the plug’s app to control it. TVs, curling irons, and even your favorite vintage lamp can be automated with smart plugs.

Some things you can DIY, but others are best left to the professionals. If you have a home security system, professional home alarm monitoring ensures your home is protected around the clock. If a burglar home alarm, smoke alarm, or carbon monoxide detector in your home goes off, the monitoring center will contact you and send emergency services to your home if needed.

Adding smart home automation to your home security system is a great way to make it a more comfortable, convenient place to live.

If you’re ready to get started with home automation, GoKonnect can help. Contact our Smart Home Pros today at tel:042 933 3365today for a free quote