A couple of years back, remote working was not widely accepted and saved for the likes of independent programming designers. However, since Coronavirus has limited our mobility, and most have been forced into lockdown situations, both businessmen and employees currently see the advantages of working from home. 

Covid has shown us that we can work remotely and still be helpful. Business owners are saving millions of investment funds on office infrastructures and maintenance. For employees, it’s a reviving story of a few advantages that are improving efficiency and inclining up work fulfilment. As per a research done by experts, employees enjoy the chance to invest more time and energy with family, no driving, and adaptable timetables as significant reasons why working from home sound alluring. 

As for the domestic front, homes have turned into home offices, schools, care centres and more. A ‘home’ is now redefined, thanks to the pandemic. And with this, there has been growing awareness on how equipped our homes really are…how safe, convenient and comfortable? Is it really equipped to handle the new levels of multi-tasking? There is a lot more scrutiny than ever before. And smart home technology has seen a positive trend thanks to everyone ‘revisiting’ their homes from this perspective. Do catch up on some of our older blogs on the topic.

So! How can smart home technology elevate the lifestyle of those working from home? Let’s move forward with a simple, relatable example. 

There’s a top of the line smart espresso machine that can make your morning cup of coffee via a voice command (thank you, Alexa). And yes, they are secure

Just because these things are named “smart” doesn’t mean they’re incredibly expensive. You can shop energy-saving, Alexa-empowered LED lights beginning at just $10. These lights can be turned down through a specific voice order that is viable with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri Shortcuts. 

Here’s something to chew on… in several industries, IoT (Internet of Things) plays a crucial role in this transition. Workers in manufacturing, healthcare, and supply chains can easily use smart technologies to facilitate remote work. And as workforces enter a period of the “new normal”, smart devices in cities and homes can help them make this shift as smooth as possible.

Benefits of a smart home office

1.Protect Your Wi-Fi Network

There are several ways to ensure your network is safe from hackers and can support your work. With your Wi-Fi secured, you can take advantage of your home’s smart devices for added utility during your workday. Get help with your privacy and safety settings, and you are all set. 

2. See Who’s at the Door

Working from a smart home is convenient. A smart doorbell can keep you from distractions such as a knock at the Door.

A home security system that includes a doorbell camera and a mobile app makes it simple to see who’s there and even speak to them. You don’t have to step away from what you’re working on to instruct the mail person to leave a package on the front porch or thank a food delivery person for dropping off your lunch. This means increased peace of mind without lost productivity.

3. Secure the House

Another way to maximise your productivity while working from home is by granting yourself peace of mind. When you’re at the office, you don’t usually have to think about whether your home is secure because in a smart home, the security cameras are rolling, and access control is enabled. In a smart home, you can secure all your entry/ exit points, lock the doors and arm the security system by just hollering out to your voice assistant! 

4. Manage Your Home’s Energy Usage

While working from home, you may find that utility costs increase since you’re in the house using electricity, gas and water all day long. Smart home technology, fortunately, can help you manage your energy consumption efficiently and thereby keep your budgets tied in. And all this at no extra effort, while you work and handle the other multiple jobs on the domestic side of things. 

Smart home controls can offer a lot of conveniences as you work from home. Let’s just say you don’t have to fight over the thermostat setting with a co-worker – you can instead control the temperature settings that are good for you and your family with a tap on your screen, from wherever you are. A smart thermostat helps you stay energy efficient while keeping a check on the air conditioning. You can also preset settings for each part of your day.  

Another smart way to manage energy usage while working from home is to control the lighting automatically. Using your home automation mobile app, you can check that all the lights in unused spaces are turned off without leaving your desk.

To enable this function, install smart light bulbs throughout your home. Smart bulbs screw into standard light sockets, just like standard bulbs—but they’re Wi-Fi enabled, making any lamp or light fixture an IoT smart device.

5. Check in on the Kids and keep an eye on your elderly

Luckily, a smart home can enable you to see if the kids or your elderly are safe. Install home security cameras in places like your child’s bedroom, playroom, or wherever they spend time. You can use your home automation mobile app to access a live feed of cameras from anywhere in the house. You can use smart sensors and motion detectors, build scenarios around your aged parents’ routines, or have their medication reminders set. 

For additional peace of mind that your children, pets or elders are safe indoors even if you can’t see them,  you can have monitored alarms installed on windows and doors. Home monitoring was never as easy. 

Level Up Your Smart Home to Enable Better Work

Consider installing high-quality smart devices and a security system that results in high-quality work. From your basic voice assistants and smart cleaners to smart lighting, switches and controls, smart locks, smart home technology can have you covered every need, and fancy, of yours, as you work from home!

Get yourself a smart home automation partner to help you with the right choice of smart devices for your project/ home/ family. It would be important to understand what would work for you and bring that value-add.

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