Imagine stepping into a new build home equipped with smart devices that seamlessly integrate to create an atmosphere of comfort and convenience. With a Redrow home, you can, as all our homes embrace smart devices as standard.
Smart home technology is designed to make everyday life even easier. So, how can smart home tech work in your home, and what are the benefits?
What is a smart home?
A smart home uses Wi-Fi-connected devices to automate functions such as temperature control for added convenience and efficiency. These devices can be controlled using your smartphone, tablet, or voice commands, allowing you to manage everything remotely.
Whether it's adjusting your thermostat before you arrive home or checking who's at the door while you're away, smart technology gives you extra control in your home. These handy features can also help to reduce energy consumption, making your home more sustainable and cost-effective.
How smart tech makes everyday living easier
From smart thermostats that learn your preferences to energy-efficient lighting systems that adjust automatically, there are lots of smart devices available – all designed to make life easier while promoting sustainability and keeping your energy bills low.
Some common types of smart technology include:
Smart thermostats
Smart thermostats can automatically adjust your home's temperature based on your schedule or preferences.
Smart lighting
Smart lighting across your home can be controlled remotely, scheduled, or even set to respond to your voice commands. You can also use smart plugs for lamps.
Smart appliances
Smart household appliances like dishwashers, ovens and washing machines can be controlled and monitored remotely.
Home entertainment systems
Smart TVs, speakers, soundbars and other devices can be integrated into a single system for easy control.
Smart security systems
Indoor and outdoor smart security cameras, smart doorbells and alarms can be monitored and controlled remotely from an app. Smart locks are also available for an extra layer of security.
Your lifestyle, budget and preferences will determine what the best smart devices are for you, but there are plenty of options that will slot seamlessly into your lifestyle.
In certain homes, including The Oxford, you can choose to add Siemens appliances with built-in functionality like Home Connect, which allows you to control the oven using apps like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
How do smart home devices help efficiency?
Across all new Redrow homes, the introduction of energy-efficiency features isn’t just a trend; it’s a commitment to reducing our carbon footprint and embracing energy efficiency. In our Eco Electric and Eco Now homes, you’ll find plenty of smart additions you can add to your home to make life even easier and improve efficiency.
Monitor your energy consumption
Smart home technology and home automation systems empower you to monitor your energy consumption in real time, so you can make more informed decisions about your usage. You can often measure energy usage across devices in your home to identify where you can make changes.
Some smart devices can automatically adjust to changing conditions, temperatures and occupancy to minimise energy consumption. For example, a smart thermostat can lower the temperature when you're away or adjust it based on external weather conditions.
Control your devices remotely
Most smart home tech is controlled remotely, so you can turn devices, lights and heating off while you’re not there to save power and turn them on as you arrive home.
You can also schedule your devices to turn on or off at specific times. For instance, you could schedule your dishwasher to run during off-peak hours, helping you save energy.
Tips for getting started with smart tech
If you’re moving into a Redrow home, you can choose from a selection of devices to be installed and set up before you’ve even arrived, helping you implement smart technology straight away.
Start small and identify your needs
Identifying which areas of daily life would benefit most from automation will help you to get started with smart tech. Whether it's controlling heating more efficiently or improving home security, begin with one or two devices to discover how smart tech could work for you.
Ensure you have the right foundations
Before investing in smart devices, make sure your home has reliable, high-speed broadband, as this forms the foundation for all smart technology to communicate effectively. All Redrow homes benefit from high-speed broadband to support smart technology.
Personalise and explore features
Take some time to explore your smart technology, including the features and scheduling options. The more you personalise your smart devices, the more benefits you'll experience from them. For instance, you can programme the heating to come on before you arrive home or configure appliances to run during off-peak hours.
How Redrow homes use smart technology
At Redrow, our award-winning collections of new homes are built for the future. Smart home technology is a defining feature of premium modern living, along with underfloor heating and open-plan living spaces.
Every Redrow home has high-speed broadband as standard, through FTTP (fibre to the premises). As well as offering excellent internet connectivity for streaming and work, this means you’ll be able to connect a variety of smart devices, from home security monitors to smart speakers.
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