WHEN the Covid-19 pandemic struck and the government implemented those repeated strict lockdowns, we were all forced to stay home—but not everyone spent those months just sitting on the couch watching Netflix.
Many Filipinos went on a home improvement spree as they realized the need to adapt their homes to the new normal. Malls and parks were closed so kids needed a playground, moms wanted better kitchens for their newfound cooking and baking skills; some added home gyms to stay in shape, and when everyone began working/studying from home, family members needed a workspace of their own.
But more than just renovations, we also realized that it was time to start living in smarter homes.
Technology has become part of our daily lives because of smartphones and now everyone has come to know and love smart lights, robot vacuums, home security systems, and digital assistants. Having a smart home has slowly become the goal of every homeowner and it is becoming the new standard of luxury. Like many upgrades to your luxury lifestyle, home automation can bring a lot of good things to your home life. With your home ready for the future, you and your family can make the most of the convenience that home automation has to offer.
Home trends have seen a rise in consumer desire for smart homes, and more and more potential homeowners are looking for houses that can accommodate the latest tech trends. Developers like Brittany Corp. know this and have already begun integrating technology in their smart home-ready luxury condominiums and ready for occupancy houses such as “Eliot” located in Brittany Santa Rosa.
COMFORTS OF LIVING SMARTER
YOUR home has become more than the place where you sleep; it is your sanctuary. It is the place you and your family feel the safest in. When you invest in a home automation system, you make your home an even more comfortable place to live in.
For example, you may be coming home from the mall or the grocery carrying several shopping bags. When you have a smart home, you can control the door on the app, opening it as you ease in your driveway so you are free to enter your home without fumbling for your house keys.
Feeling stressed from a long day? With a smart home, you can turn on your mood lighting and calming playlist with a simple voice command. Or these commands can be controlled through a schedule where your calm room mode is turned on at a specific time to help you wind down for the day.
Investing in a smart home, you are able to use energy more efficiently which leads to savings in the long run. Thermostats are one of the best examples of energy efficiency in home automation. By setting schedules and temperatures, your home environment will be cool when you need it to be. By setting up a system, you can regulate the temperature in a way that makes the most sense with your family’s comings and goings.
You can also use home automation to make sure you turn off everything that needs to be turned off whenever you leave the house. For example, you can set a protocol so that it automatically shuts off your lights, television and air conditioning every time you leave. This way, you can be sure that your appliances aren’t using more energy than they are meant to.
In setting up a smart home with an automated security system, you gain peace of mind knowing that your family and home are protected. Home security systems and cameras can be triggered remotely so you can check on your home through an app. Security devices linked to windows and doors can also be controlled automatically, alerting you of a disturbance.
Once you figure out what home automations you need, you can start purchasing and installing them in your home. While it can be done by hiring professionals or installing them yourself, the easiest way is to find a property that is ready for home automation. Luxury homes by Brittany are a perfect choice for your smart home needs, as they have models already equipped with smart home necessities.
ALEXA MEETS ELIOT
BRITTANY Corp.’s Promenade recently introduced a Smart Home Series to meet the needs and desires of future homeowners by developing luxury homes in the Philippines with the ideal blend of traditional and modern features.
One of their ready-for-occupancy houses in Promenade Santa Rosa is Eliot. It is already equipped with Alexa-powered smart home technology and its smart life applications. With voice and touch activation, taking control of one’s home has never been easier.
The smart features of Eliot begin even before you enter your home. The Smart Automated Garage Door enables you to control the garage door with your smartphone. No more going out of your car or honking your horn and waiting for someone to open as you can park straight away.
Curious as to who rings your doorbell? Eliot’s smart door bell lets you monitor all your guests with this function. The smart door bell will automatically send you a photo of the person who rings it. You will receive the photo on your Smart Home via the Smart Life application.
Never worry about forgetting your keys again. The smart door has a keypad lock that enables you to open the door with a pin number or via your fingerprints. It also allows guests to come inside by opening the door using your app once you verify the person outside with the doorbell function.
Let Alexa do the work with voice-activated windows, airconditioning, lights, and sprinklers. If you are too tired to stand up, you can ask Alexa to open them for you.
If you are going on for a trip, you have less worries as you can check your home’s safety and security by viewing the CCTV footage on your phone. These are real-time videos, and all CCTVs have a microphone installed for you to be able to communicate with those in the house while you are away. And if you are worried about forgetting to unplug your appliances you can turn the outlet off instead with your smartphone.
Brittany Corp. sets the premium standard in smart luxury with a beautiful and sophisticated collection of homes, condominiums and lot-only properties in the country’s finest locations. These masterpieces provide unprecedented space, comfort, absolute attention to detail and exclusive finishes that are perfect for those with a devotion to perfection and a taste for smart living.
For more information on Brittany Corporation’s collection of luxury properties and smart homes, visit www.brittany.com.ph. or follow them on Facebook (https://wwe.facebook.com/brittanycorporation/) Instagram (https://instagram.com/brittanyliving), and YouTube (https://youtube.com/user/BrittanyCorporation)