Sotogrande Smart-Homes… What are they really?
There was a time when we watched a film or a TV show and where we were amazed to see some futuristic action like lights switching off with a voice command. Today this has all become a reality and we are increasingly curious about everything that technology can do for us….
With the arrival of 5G, devices are going to be more connected than ever, providing us with even greater facilities and comfort. Furthermore, automating your Sotogrande home is no longer the privilege of the wealthy. We can all aspire to having our lights switched off with a voice command. We can all be James Bond with our very own Q.
A Smart home therefore is a home which is set up in a manner that many tasks are automated and managed from your smart phone. The advantages of a smart home are not limited only to the users and the people who live in them, but also about the environment thanks to the reduction of energy consumption.
An automated home can provide you with a much more comfortable day to day lifestyle. You could keep an eye on the kids while we play in a different space within the house, command the music system to play favourite songs in parts of the house, ask it to close the blinds, or keep an eye on the weather. The options are almost endless.
Sotogrande smart homes: Improving your security and safety.
Smart homes come with advanced security systems such as cameras, motion sensors, and can link to the local police station or a private security company. Keys are no longer needed as fingerprint badges or cards can be used for access instead of common locks.
Additionally, you can remotely monitor your home having the ability to turn lights on and off or turn on the air conditioning as you depart Malaga airport on your way to your Sotogrande home, ensuring it is nice and cool upon arrival.
When away from your villa, you can be notified if a door or window is opened. For the elderly or disabled, a smart home can offer accessibility technologies. For example, voice a command system can control lights, lock doors, operate a telephone or use a computer.
Smart Home Automation in Sotogrande’s Luxury Villas
Sotogrande’s villas with home-automation are energy efficient 24/7
A smart home is energy efficient. A programmable thermostat, for example, will allow you to turn the air conditioning down while you sleep, or remotely activate it so it’s just the right temperature when you get home from the Sotogrande beach or golf course. Some systems are so sophisticated, that they learn from usage practice and after a couple of weeks they programs themselves. With a Smart Hub controllable via Wi-Fi, external sprinklers can be managed and also take advantage of a weather monitoring system to decide if the irrigation should be activated. A smart leak detector fitted to the kitchen or bathroom sink will also prevent unpleasant surprises. Water bills will be less!
The newest home-automation systems in Sotogrande villas have a friendly user experience.
Another big improvement is the ease at which these systems used. I recall the time when new villas had first generation “Domotic” system. They were very complicated, working off a wall panel, usually located by the front door. Many Sotogrande owners got irritated and had the systems turned off.
Current smart devices use state of the art software. They automatically connect to the internet network. The main difference between normal and smart devices is that smart devices need to be configured by each user, according to their needs, and for this they need their preferences inputted. This personalization can be done simply on the systems APP directly from your smart phone.
To install a smart home system in your home you will require little. Basically, a good internet connection, something readily available in Sotogrande where we have optic fibre internet service. The rest is down to the professionals to fit as per your required brief.
Sotogrande is served by a number of competent providers, which we would be happy to introduce to any reader in need. Thank you, Charles Gubbins +34 607 911 661
All examples shown on this blog, were taken from this luxury villa called “CASA AGOSTO”, that offers state-of-the-art home automation. Available for sale at 5,450,000€, Ref. NP01391. If you are interested in visiting the property, contact us!+34 607 911 661
