_ January 17, 2020_ Lucian Costea

Is the wireless home automation system a good investment?

Nowadays, the wireless home automation system comes with so much developed technology that it’s simply impossible not having where to choose if you want to use to turn your house into a smart home.

Thanks to IoT software development, a wireless home automation system can be life-changing. Therefore, using it can make your existence much easier because it allows any user to control an electrical device from the computer or smartphone.

Before investing in a home automation system, make sure you find the right one for yourself. Moreover, maybe you would like to consider the technology used by the product and compatibility with your device.

Which are the most frequently used technologies in the wireless home automation system?

Wi-Fi

Do you have an existing Wi-Fi network in your house? Suddenly everything becomes easy. The smart home appliances are designed to function with the existing Wi-Fi network. However, too many appliances connected to the same network can slow down the response from those devices. Keep in mind that Wi-Fi is a power-hungry technology.

Li-Fi

This relatively new technology uses light for device communication. Using the Li-Fi technology comes with some advantages such as a wider bandwidth channel, functions in areas susceptible to electromagnetic interference and has a notably higher speed. Those of you who are energy conscious, you might want to take into consideration this technology. It is also preferred over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or IR.

Bluetooth

The good old Bluetooth is now used by companies that produce smart light bulbs and smart door locks. Using this technology in a wireless home automation system comes with some advantages. It consumes less power than the previous protocols and we can connect multiple products that have the same connectivity features.

Z-Wave

Using the same protocol as Wi-Fi, radio frequency, the Z-Wave technology is in many ways different. It is energy-saving, enhances the communication between devices and is compatible with many brands. The protocol applies to thermostats, windows, security systems, locks and even to swimming pools.

ZigBee

Initially built for a commercial purpose this advanced protocol is now in residential usage as well. It is a low-power, low-cost based on radio frequency protocol used to create personal area networks. The protocol is highly customizable, can operate on multiple devices at a time, uses less power and can eliminate the battery usage.

Should we invest in a wireless home automation system?

The answer is… yes. This kind of system, even if it implies a higher cost at the beginning, to install all this smart technology in your home, you must think about it as a lifetime investment, enhancing the value of your house. It offers:

safety by giving you the possibility to install all those security systems,
convenience, making your life easier
savings of energy and money
highly customizable
easy to install

Whether you choose to use it or not, the smart home industry is in full development. The companies and professionals are working hard to deliver a better and more cost-efficient technology, affordable for many.

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