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About a decade ago, middle-class buyers in India considered the “smart home” a privilege of the elite, a dream home design. Today - smart homes are within everyone’s reach. Improvements in home automation technology are nothing short of remarkable and these “smart components” that run a smart home are now significantly more affordable. Increased internet speeds and penetration are also major factors driving smart home development. With the availability and price factor playing a vital role, converting your existing home into a Smart Home is as easy as installing a bulb in a socket.

Here are six components you can buy and install to upgrade your home into a more automated and functional space:

1. Smart fans

Indeed, with smart fans, you can do much more than just switching it on or off or controlling the speed from anywhere. Some feature built-in sensors that measure ambient temperature and adjust the speed without being commanded to. These fans can be controlled via your home Wi-Fi network, a smartphone app and can also be integrated with smart home devices (Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit), so you can operate it with voice commands. Besides it’s functionality, smart fans can also save energy by adjusting the speed automatically and switching off when the room is empty.

2. Smart bulbs

With 16 million colour combinations, the smart bulb can light up and change the look of an entire room. Using either Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, an app or voice command can turn a bulb or batten (tube light) on or off, set a timer and even change the mood setting or colour. These too can use timed routines that will be beneficial for power consumption and motion control features will keep the bulb on as long as someone is in the room and switch it off when it's empty.

3. Smart water heater

Smart water heaters add the next level in comfort and efficiency to bathing and take the monotony out of a daily routine. The device’s LED displays water temperature in real time and the smarter features adjust the temperature, set schedules, and turn the heater on/off remotely via your app or home AI. Using an inefficient analog water heater is very often like burning hard-earned money. With a smart water heater, you can monitor energy consumption more efficiently and reduce your home energy bills.

4. Voice-Activated home automation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fast becoming a viable home solution for automation. While functioning as a speaker, these devices dually serve as “butlers” to operate a smart home. Set the AC to operate at 20º, a fan to run at Speed 3, saying “Good night” to switch off all devices in a room, the possibilities are endless. They connect with a user’s email account and smartphone to read or send messages, make or take calls and provide updates for appointments, deliveries, etc.

5. Smart switchboards/ integrated panels/ Switches

Modern home designs can have smart technology components built in from the get go. A construction company can easily integrate modules into a space or install smart panels where required. These can also be retrofitted. Smart switches are essentially plugs with built-in Wi-Fi sensors to control whatever is connected to them, remotely. When building homes, today’s developers need to create smart home opportunities for homeowners, at their discretion or the owner’s. The collaborate model lets buyers become proactively involved in the process of creating their smart home designs to appeal to their aesthetic appeals, lifestyles, as well as functionality requirements. Which is why our experts at JSW One Homes, will work closely with you to ensure your home is as automated as you need/want it to be. The team will help build your smart home using the latest innovative technology that includes the most relevant of home automation features. At JSW One Homes, we believe in transparency and will also help you whittle down your wish list of smart devices and functions to ensure you get the best value from your budget. So, if you’re worried about budget overruns while building your smart home, allow us to put your mind at ease.