Smart Home Maker
Giving you insight into the Smart Home universe
Welcome to Smart Home Maker
This site is designed to give an insight into a well established Smart Home set up and what can be achieved using smart technology today. The aim is to show people how to use smart technology in their home; a place to start their adventure. The site is designed to be easily understood by newbies but also informative to the more advanced user.
As with Smart Home technology, this site is continuously evolving and growing to bring you new insights, projects and product reviews for all smart tech. To keep up to date with all things “Smart Home” be sure you follow the blog page.
One of the most common questions when tackling a new Smart Home setup is “Where do I start?” Really, there is no right answer to this, as it totally depends on what you what to achieve from your smart home and what you consider to be your highest priority.
Below are 4 of the main areas of a smart home setup. By using the sections below we hope you will be able to make an informed decision on how to start creating a smart home.
Smart Home Solutions
This section describes smart home appliances, products and devices that can help you on your journey to create a smart home. When people think of smart homes, normally they think of controlling lights using your voice. At a basic level, that is what this section is all about, but there is so much more that can be automated in the modern start home, than just your lighting. Smart devices can also include thermostats, sensors, energy monitors, IR and RF blasters and much more. Click the link below for more details.
Security Solutions
Although security solutions are not always the first thing to come to mind when thinking about a smart home but in today’s world it is very much an area to explore, to extend you smart home. Integrations to security devices take your smart home to the next level and allows you to check on your home from anywhere in the world. From IP cameras to sirens there are a whole array of smart security products out there to help you secure your home.
Media Solutions
Smart Homes and media solutions go hand in hand. Having your TV take voice commands and show you the exact episode of the latest series you are watching on Amazon Prime Video or NetFlix is what this section is all about.
There are a number of different areas of media covered here too. Music, local video, internet streaming, local pictures and more are all on the agenda here.
Integrations
The core of your Smart Home. Once you start building your smart home you will find that there are devices that you wish to work together. You’ll find that you will want one action to trigger another. Well, that’s where integrations come into play. This is definitely the most complex area of a smart home build but it can also be the most rewarding.
Imagine getting up in the morning and your smart home switching on your coffee machine because it knows that you have got out of bed and it’s time for you to start your day. This is all possible through integrations.
To find out more about the endless possibilities of integrations follow the link below.