Smart Home Essentials for Beginners

Smart home technology is a growing trend, and more and more people are looking to add this technology into their homes. When initially looking at smart home technology, it can be overwhelming. In this guide we will aim to break down the essentials to help you embark on your smart home journey. 

What is a Smart Home?

A smart home uses technology to automate and control various systems and appliances. The goal of smart home technology is to create a more convenient, efficient and secure living environment. These appliances include speaker, plugs, lighting, thermostats, and security systems. 

Getting Started

Choose a hub or assistant

Smart hubs are a way to connect all your devices to a single hub where you can control all of your various devices. This makes controlling your smart devices easier and it also allows you to easily sync various devices together so you can control different rooms devices easily. 

A smart assistant can control your smart devices through voice command. You are also able to ask them questions which they potentially can answer. The most notable of these are Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Siri.

Start Small

We recommend starting small when setting up your smart systems. This will allow you to familiarise yourself with the technology and not feeling overwhelmed by having to set up and configure each device. 

Consider your needs:

What are you wanting to achieve from your smart home? Is your focus on convenience, energy efficiency, security, or entertainment? These are things to consider when setting out on your smart home journey 

Essential Smart home Devices for Beginners

Smart Speakers

Also known as a Smart Assistants, the heart of a smart home, smart speakers can control your smart devices using voice commands. This gives you the user a hands-free experience and feature include music playback and information access.

Smart Plugs

A smart plug allows to turn any of your appliances into a smart appliance. By installing a smart plug, you ae able to control your appliances remotely, set timers, and you are also able to monitor your energy consumption daily. This allows for convenient control and energy savings daily.

Smart Lights

With smart lighting you can create the perfect ambience with adjustable brightness and colour temperature. Depending on the lighting you invest in, they will offer voice command and the ability to schedule your lighting. Smart lighting is great for setting the mood at home or at work, making your home more energy efficient, and it can also help to provide security for your home as it can simulate occupancy and deter thieves.

Smart Thermostats

Smart thermostats are programmable learning thermostats that help you optimise your home temperature while helping you save energy. Having a smart thermostat helps you to save money and like all smart devices provides you with a remote control for your thermostat.

Smart Security Systems

Protect your home with a smart security system. The system can include cameras, sensors, and alarms that you are able to monitor remotely. This helps to give you peace of mind when looking to protect your home and a security camera being visible is usually enough to deter thieves from trying to break into your home. 

By following these steps, you can create a smart home that suits your lifestyle and budget. At YESSS, we stock a variety of smart home solutions such as Lighting, thermostats, security cameras, doorbells, and more.