Smart Homes, homes equipped with automated systems that control everything from security alarms to temperature control, are slowly creeping into the consumer market. Home automation systems, such as Google-owned Nest, are at taking center stage in the discussion on the Internet of Things (whereby individual products communicate and are compatible directly with each other), and hope to bring to the table a peace of mind for homeowners whose properties will be fully controllable at the push of a button.
Although it may sound like science-fiction, Smart Homes are quickly becoming a reality. But the questions is, what do homeowners want? The possibilities are endless and the benefits are profound, especially for the elderly and disabled.
To answer these questions, iControl networks, a home automation software company, recently surveyed over 900 respondents to ask what it is that they are looking for in a smart home. We've highlighted some of the findings of the study below:
HOME OF THE FUTURE?
• 39% of respondents predict that voice-controlled lights and appliances will be the norm in the next 10 years.
• One-third say that automatic HVAC control based on home occupancy will be a standard feature of new smart homes in the next decade.
FAMILY SECURITY
• The majority of respondents (90%) said that family security was a top priority for them in home automation.
• 85% said that fire detection was one of the most important features of home automation systems, with 60%
LOSS PREVENTION
• 86% said that protecting their personal property (TV's, computers, cars) was one of the most important reasons for using a home automation system.
• Among homeowners, gas leak alerts & remote valve shutoff was the top features for which they would use a home automation system.
ENERGY USE
• 80% said that monitoring HVAC systems for the purpose or reducing monthly bills was an important factor when using a home automation system.
• Two-thirds said that indoor lighting and ceiling fan control is an important feature.
WATCHDOG
• For pet owners, keeping an eye on their furry ones plays an important role in home automation.
• 52% said that pet monitoring was one of the top 5 reasons to use a home automation system.
You can read the full study at iControl's website here.
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