4 Home Automation Trends Accelerating in 2022

If there's one thing constant in this world, it is the relentless advance of technology. From super-computers in our pockets to electric cars, technology keeps moving forward rapidly. Smart home automation, of course, is no exception, and it's one of the most exciting areas in technology, bringing new benefits and capabilities to the home. 

As Vero Beach's premier AV and home automation company, The Audiohouse stays at the forefront of what’s new in smart homes. Here are four trends that we see accelerating into 2022. 

Voice Control

Voice control has been a popular way to manage smart homes when your hands are full, and it is only getting better. The artificial intelligence that makes it happen gets more powerful every year, and every voice assistant, from Alexa to Siri, is learning new tricks. The good news is that they understand you better and get things right the first time, plus they are improving at understanding context too. Look for top-tier automation solutions like Savant and Lutron to strengthen their voice control skills along with Josh.ai to advance their privacy and compound commands, making it easier to manage automation in large properties. 

Smart Security

Another area that is making leaps and bounds is smart security. Security cameras continue to gain higher resolution and smart detection capabilities, so you can know if the movement is a squirrel outside or an actual human or vehicle on your property. All of these gain additional power from smarter home automation software that can intelligently react to specific events to keep your family and property safer. 

Energy Efficiency

Most people are familiar with smart lighting and thermostats. The key to improvements for these features is artificial intelligence-based learning capabilities. Over time, the software behind these devices gathers data about your habits and can automate things like temperature control based on patterns, indoor motion, outside weather, sunlight, and more. It happens naturally, so it all seems normal. Your lights come on to the right level at the right times, and the temperature always synchs with your body’s rhythms without intervention. This is what home automation should be!

Wellness

Beyond convenience and luxury, home automation technology has been proven to improve wellness. One way is through tunable lighting, which uses color temperature and the intensity of electric light sources to mimic the way natural light from the sun shifts from day to night. Understanding how environmental factors affect you is key to managing your health day to day. On the AV front, immersive audio and video setups are increasingly being used as indoor "zen” escapes, energizing exercise spaces, and mindfulness retreats. 

Want to see how you can benefit from the latest home automation technology? Visit our Vero Beach showroom, contact us here, or start a chat below to quickly connect with one of our experts. We look forward to working with you!