Myths about Smart Home

It’s time for some myth-busting! A myth is always connected to something or anything and often people tend to presume it. With Home Automation or Smart Home Technology, there are innumerable misconceptions because of which people quit on giving a thought to automate their homes. 

Isn’t it relaxing that as you walk into your apartment after an exhausting day at work and while you’re still on the way, you can switch on the lights of a specific area, open up the garage door for you to park, and preheat the water for a soothing and warm bath? Sounds fun right, but this will not thrill you until your misconceptions about Smart Homes are eliminated.      

Below we have particularly picked some of the major misconceptions that are widely deemed by people. 

1) A Smart Home is Expensive: 

The thought that a smart home is expensive is very primary. Being adversely expensive is not the case. Initially, Home Automation products were unreasonably pricey, but now things have changed. It is not necessary that you invest in all the Smart Home products at once. Think of something very basic like smart switches which are very affordable and great for starters.

GM’s i-Fi Pro Wi-fi Switches enable you to dim the lights, manage the fan speed, control the drapes, and helps to lock the door with just a touch. Also, you can easily install it without even remodeling your home. A smart home will not only make your life easy but also will increase the real-time value of your property too.

2) You need to be technically skilled: 

The second major assumption believed by people is that you need to be tech-savvy to operate smart home products or devices. The basic goal of a smart home is to ease up the lives of people and not to make it more complicated. With the G-Bus Home Automation system, you can even install the app on your phone and connect it to your existing Wifi or 4G connection which can be easily operated from anywhere. Keep in mind that most of the devices will be wireless and can be easily operated with just a touch. So now you don’t have to worry about being a techie to be able to operate a smart home!

 3) Your privacy is invaded: 

The thought of a cyber attack or any kind of device hacking incident might stop you from transforming your space into a smart one. But that’s not the case. If you are specifically worried about a cyber attack or anything that invades your privacy, you can always avoid devices with a camera or microphone. Removing the equation of camera and microphone will eliminate the chance of you falling a victim to a cyber attack.

 Considering all the aspects of home automation, if you plan attentively, then there’s no excuse for not feeling entirely safe and sound within your smart home. 

 4) Smart Home is just a fad or gimmick: 

Of course, you will have to invest money in smart home automation. But give this concept a thought, you return home from grocery shopping with hands full of bags and the door unlocks automatically, now ask yourself if that smart lock is a gimmick! Let’s be honest here, the luxury, as well as the comfort that comes with home automation, is nothing but a cherry on the cake! Do you still think it’s not worthful to invest in a smart home? 

 5) Consumes a lot of energy: 

A smart home that consumes a lot of energy is one of the greatest myths ever. Surprisingly, the case is just the opposite. They are designed keeping in mind the power consumption and are energy efficient. One of the major advantages of the G-Bus Home Automation system is it aids in decreasing energy usage. If the lights are kept on or an appliance is plugged in when not in use the sensors will turn them off. A smart home comparatively utilizes less energy as compared to conventional gadgets.

 6) A smart home is only for bigger homes:

Whether you live in a 4 bedroom flat or a 1 bedroom flat a smart home can be for anyone. It doesn’t discriminate between your living space or size. As technology has become affordable, more and more people are investing in smart homes. Most of the time, you don’t even have to restructure your whole home while installing the home automation system devices. The only objective of a smart home is to enhance day-to-day living. 

 7) Smart technology will become outdated: 

First and foremost, all smart home automation systems are futuristically designed. Technology keeps on evolving with every passing day. By choosing the right home automation system you will be able to refine it as your living and lifestyle changes. Furthermore, most home automation companies receive updates from time to time that are easy to install and can function smoothly.

 In the end, a Smart Home is all about time-saving, easy to use, and cost-effective.