How to Have a Hi-Tech Bedroom
Get up to speed on smart technology and the Internet of Things for the bedroom
In recent years there has been an exponential growth in smart technology, home automation and WiFi-enabled smart devices. Not only this, smart phones, smart devices and the internet have come together to create futuristic homes that can control home appliances and the other basic functions of the home – including the bedroom – such as lighting, environmental control and security, with the touch of a button.
Here are 6 ways to design a tech-up your bedroom.
Here are 6 ways to design a tech-up your bedroom.
Sonos One Voice Controlled Smart Speaker, Black
2. Bring in a smart speaker
Smart speakers are wireless speakers with built-in voice control. These speakers are incorporated with artificial intelligence (AI) from companies such as Google, Apple, Microsoft and so on. Smart speakers can function as the home automation hub to control all the smart home products.
Voice commands are given to the speaker so that it can perform various tasks like the control of smart lights, environmental control (thermostat), control the opening and closing of doors, window shades and more. There are many available – Amazon Echo, Google Home and Sonos One, to name a few.
Which smart speaker is best?
Smart speakers are wireless speakers with built-in voice control. These speakers are incorporated with artificial intelligence (AI) from companies such as Google, Apple, Microsoft and so on. Smart speakers can function as the home automation hub to control all the smart home products.
Voice commands are given to the speaker so that it can perform various tasks like the control of smart lights, environmental control (thermostat), control the opening and closing of doors, window shades and more. There are many available – Amazon Echo, Google Home and Sonos One, to name a few.
Which smart speaker is best?
The best part about smart speakers is that they are compact and can be placed anywhere in the bedroom or the home.
Wifi LED Bulb, White
3. Go for smart lighting
Smart lighting comprises smart bulbs – they are internet-enabled LED lights that can be connected to the Wi-Fi network or a hub on a source device such as the smartphone.
Smart lighting is a great way to control the brightness of the lights. One can dim or increase the bulb’s brightness using the bulb’s corresponding application. One can also connect the lights to Amazon Echo or Google Home and control the lights with voice commands.
Smart lighting comprises smart bulbs – they are internet-enabled LED lights that can be connected to the Wi-Fi network or a hub on a source device such as the smartphone.
Smart lighting is a great way to control the brightness of the lights. One can dim or increase the bulb’s brightness using the bulb’s corresponding application. One can also connect the lights to Amazon Echo or Google Home and control the lights with voice commands.
You can also create mood-based lighting, where the bulbs can change colours from from warm yellow to cool blue or use different colours.
Wifi Mini Smart Plug, Set of 1
4. Purchase smart plugs
A smart plug can be plugged into any conventional wall socket – the chosen appliance can then be plugged into the smart plug.
These plugs come with a corresponding application that lets one to turn on and off any appliance that plugs into the smart plug from the smart phone or hub. Some smart plugs are also compatible with voice assistants such as Amazon Alexa, so you use your voice to switch on or off the device that is connected to the smart plug .
A smart plug can be plugged into any conventional wall socket – the chosen appliance can then be plugged into the smart plug.
These plugs come with a corresponding application that lets one to turn on and off any appliance that plugs into the smart plug from the smart phone or hub. Some smart plugs are also compatible with voice assistants such as Amazon Alexa, so you use your voice to switch on or off the device that is connected to the smart plug .
Smart Homes
5. Install smart thermostats
A smart thermostat can control the cooling of the bedroom; it can switch on or switch off the AC via the internet. Before installing the thermostat, one has to make sure that the AC is compatible with the smart thermostat.
A smart thermostat can control the cooling of the bedroom; it can switch on or switch off the AC via the internet. Before installing the thermostat, one has to make sure that the AC is compatible with the smart thermostat.
6. Go for a smart TV with 4K resolution
A smart TV uses wires to connect to an ethernet connection or uses a built-in Wi-Fi to connect to the hub for internet access. With these devices, one can stream videos from the phone or tablet, or control the TV through a smart home hub. Brands such as LG, Mi, Samsung and Sony have such products on offer.
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A smart TV uses wires to connect to an ethernet connection or uses a built-in Wi-Fi to connect to the hub for internet access. With these devices, one can stream videos from the phone or tablet, or control the TV through a smart home hub. Brands such as LG, Mi, Samsung and Sony have such products on offer.
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The basic requirement for a hi-tech bedroom is good internet connectivity, along with a good Wi-Fi router that can handle ample data. This will ensure efficiency in the working of the source device to which other smart devices are connected. Note that good internet speed reduces the time taken to execute any command.