Turn your home into a cosy haven with smart home technology
For many people, automatically controlled household appliances have been part of their lives for years. For others, the concept of a smart home is still a thing of the future, with a few question marks. We explain how smart technology can benefit your everyday life and what role PowerView®, the MHZ control and automation solution for sun protection systems, can play in this.
We all know that nagging feeling that sometimes creeps up on us at the office, on a business trip or on holiday: Did I retract the awning? Is the bedroom window closed? I hope everything’s all right at home. With a smart home, these thoughts are a thing of the past because you can access your home anytime, anywhere. Read on to find out more about the benefits of this technology.
Key benefits at a glance
Greater convenience and quality of life: A smart home automates processes
We perform most of the activities and actions in our daily lives routinely, some of them even unconsciously. We switch on the lights, turn up the heating and raise the roller shutters. The problem is that we have to remember to do all these things. These routine tasks also take up a significant amount of our time. Smart home systems are ideal for automating recurring processes – from making the first cup of coffee in the morning to switching off all the lights at bedtime.
More security: A smart home protects what’s important to you
Many users appreciate the fact that their smart home makes their life safer. There are many ways to automate security. From smart door locks that only let certain people in to smart smoke detectors and security cameras that send a message to your smartphone when there is unusual activity. Smart living gives us peace of mind. At home and on the move.
Greater energy efficiency: A smart home is good for the environment and your wallet
Did you know that smart home owners save an average of 15% on their electricity and heating bills? In particular, switching to smart thermostats and user-defined heating scenarios offers great potential savings, especially when combined with a sun protection control system. Don’t worry – you don’t have to sit in the cold or dark to enjoy the benefits. You’ll still be able to enjoy the best in home comfort.
What can you control with smart home technology?
There are many ways to connect your home. What you can automate depends on the appliances you use. It also depends on your personal habits and preferences. Some of the most popular applications include
- Heating
- Lighting
- Sun protection
- Security and surveillance
- Household and garden appliances
- Home entertainment
Need some inspiration? Here’s an example of what a day in your smart home might look like.
A day in your smart home could look like this:
- A few minutes before you wake up to your favourite music, the blinds are raised enough for you to wake up comfortably.
- As you enter the hallway, a motion sensor turns on the light.
- Your bathroom welcomes you with cosy warmth and soft morning light.
- In the kitchen, your coffee machine is ready with a steaming cup of coffee.
- You put a load in your washing machine before heading off to work. The cycle starts automatically two hours before you get home, so you can hang it out to dry straight away.
- When you leave the house, your smart home switches off all the lights and appliances and checks that the windows and doors are closed.
- The robot lawnmower does its rounds while you’re at work.
- Your garden irrigation system is connected to a smart moisture sensor so your plants are automatically watered when they need it.
- When you unlock the front door after work, you are greeted by a spotless home thanks to the hard-working robot vacuum cleaner.
- The lights are softly dimmed and your favourite song is playing in the background. Welcome to your relaxing evening!
The perfect introduction to smart home technology: Automate your MHZ sun protection with PowerView®!
With PowerView® 3.0, MHZ offers a compact and straightforward system for controlling sun protection, making it the ideal first step into smart technology. The solution is based on the latest Bluetooth 5.0 technology and can be integrated into a wide range of home and building automation systems via interfaces, including the Apple Home and Google Assistant smart home systems. You decide how you want to control your sun protection: via app, voice control with Alexa or a traditional remote control.
Intelligent networking means savings all year round
Most MHZ privacy and sun protection products are already extremely energy efficient. When combined with PowerView®, you can maximise this savings potential.
A fully automated sun protection system really comes into its own in the summer. It protects your home from the heat and creates a comfortable indoor climate for you and your pets. Things get really smart when Venetian blinds, roller blinds, etc. are not controlled by timers but are raised and lowered depending on the position of the sun or the room temperature. Typically, this can greatly reduce or even eliminate the need for air conditioning systems and fans.
But smart shading has its advantages in winter too. During the day, intelligent scenarios make the most of the sun’s brightness and radiant heat. At night, when the outside temperature drops, automatically closing blinds prevent the room from cooling down. So a smart home not only reduces energy costs – it also makes your home more comfortable. And the best part? You don’t even have to think about it!
The bottom line
The possibilities of smart home technology are almost limitless, but they can also quickly become overwhelming. To find the best possible uses, go through each area of your home (heating, lighting, security, etc.) one by one. What would be useful and make your life easier? Alternatively, you could look at recurring activities and routines over several days. Finally, ask yourself what kind of automation would make you happy.
Smart homes offer improved security, lower energy costs and greater convenience. It’s finally time to enjoy the finer things in life!