A few weeks ago, we discussed the importance of the real estate industry in Canada being able to keep up with global technology trends. From Amazon’s Alexa, to Google Home, to Apple’s Siri, these advancements in technology, mostly using voice recognition, have provided users with shortcuts to complete daily tasks. With a simple “Hey Alexa, turn on my bedroom light,” you can control your light switch without lifting a finger.
Today, property owners are interested in home automation systems and additional comforts it provides. Home automation systems, also called a smart home, are technology brought into the real estate business. Homeowners are able to control virtually every aspect of their home using voice controls or using their smartphone. From the thermostat to security, theatre systems, lighting, intercom systems, internet connection, locks, the garage door, feeding your pet - home automation systems can do it all and make a life of any home owner much easier.
In Canada, RIFO’s Smart Home Platform, which integrates your registered home devices, lets you keep an eye on your home no matter where you. At work or on vacation, RIFO Smart Home Platform makes your life easier and more secure. Integrated intelligent security and controls provide 24/7 active real time monitoring of your home. The intelligent control system includes the terminal intelligent controller. For example, smart switches, valves, thermostats, etc. In addition to the most basic remote control, various conditions can be set to automatically trigger a required action.
All smart home appliances can be networked and controlled just one RIFO App. They can cooperate with each other in different scenarios, in order to complete various tasks more efficiently. The appliances’ self-test system helps to maintain the devices to keep the best working condition.
Say you are at work and want to check on your kids in the living room – RIFO App from your smartphone will allow you to watch them using the camera in the living room. Tasks like turning your pet’s feeder, or refreshing their litter box can be all handled remotely via RIFO App. Do you want to check to see if you forgot to lock the door? Check your phone and ask RIFO App for help. Is your dog lonely while you’re at work? Turn on the TV for some background noise. Who keeps stealing the packages off the front porch? Check your cameras. The possibilities are endless, all at your fingertips.
Aside from convenience, a great perk of home automation systems is that they aid in increasing your property value. If fully integrated into the home, home automation systems are an attractive force for potential home buyers – many potential investors would be more than likely to pay extra for these systems. Having the most updated technology properly integrated in a home increases property value for a number of reasons. An obvious one is the increase in popularity. Will this be the new standard in homes? Many homeowners and sellers consider these features key to their lives and cannot imagine their home without the convenience provided. It should also be mentioned that this new technology is a popular home improvement feature which adds value to a home. Demand for these products is also increasing, especially as younger demographics enter the market. Seniors can also benefit from this user-friendly assistance as well.
Smart Home systems are the future – and the golden standard of future home living.