Smart Home Automation in Your Office!
You know about smart homes, and you’re most likely living in one. Have you ever pictured your office benefiting from smart home technology? What started off as a futuristic concept is now an attainable reality that you and your employees can take advantage of. From 2015-2017, the number of smart homes increased from 17 million to 29 million, according to data from McKinsey Quarterly. That growth is only projected to keep increasing, with experts predicting that the smart home market will surpass $158 billion by the year 2022. It’s no longer just homeowners who are making use of smart home automation, now you can also use smart home technology at your company’s office.
When you upgrade your office to smart home technology, you’ll not only be modernizing your office to new, smaller appliances that are more eye-catching, but you’ll be able to monitor your systems around the clock. This will dramatically increase the efficiency in your office. You might hold some understandable reservations about implementing smart home technology into your office, such as worrying if your employees will be confused about smart technology usage. However, programmable ecosystems should set your mind at ease, since connected smart home devices learn how people live and know how to adjust to their comfort accordingly. In a business setting, these smart home devices can automatically optimize an office’s environment by learning the times your office is most occupied, as well as by helping your employees be the most productive they can be.
Connected smart devices will help your company cut back on inefficient operations. All you have to do is take advantage of the wide selection of smart home technology and tailor it to your office; this will turn your space into a more valuable, strategic asset.
INCREASE ENERGY EFFICIENCY
One of the most important smart home advantages that can be applied to your office is learning to automate your environmental control. The market for smart thermostats, which includes both residential and commercial, is expected to grow by more than 20% within the next five years. Having the privilege to automatically monitor your office’s energy usage to adjust your space’s temperature, lighting, and water usage goes a long way toward reducing wasteful energy consumption. The emergence of smart home thermostats gives companies the opportunity to boost their efficiency, and smart home thermostats can lower your office’s electric bills by roughly 25%. A smart home thermostat will reduce heating and cooling to a minimum when employees aren’t present in the office, but the smart thermostat will also optimize these temperatures when people are in the building. It’s no secret that smart thermostats provide one of the most immediate returns on investment.
ENLIST A VIRTUAL ASSISTANT
Have you ever needed an extra hand at the office? You’re already busy enough running your company and ensuring that your employees are working at their peak performance. Take some of that weight off your shoulders by making use of a virtual assistant that ties all of your smart devices together into a cohesive office. 27% of people in the United States currently own a virtual assistant. These consumers primarily use a virtual assistant to connect with and command apps instead of picking up their phones to manually do it. Using your phone is becoming the old-fashioned way of commanding apps. Imagine using your personal virtual assistant to quickly skim through emails, schedule meetings, and receive important information within a matter of seconds. Ask your virtual assistant what the weather is like outside, or you can ask about what last quarter’s revenue looked like. Although Artificial Intelligence still needs further development to fully emulate human-to-human dialogue, the prospect of an AI robot that you can hold a full conversation with is only a few years away.
MAXIMIZE YOUR SECURITY
Not only can you monitor your home from the comfort of your bed with smart home technology, but you can also now monitor activity in your office. Virtual assistants are now commonly paired with home security systems to give homeowners access to remote monitoring, which enhances their safety. Lock your office’s doors, turn all the lights and TVs off, and even close your office’s blinds with your smart home security hub. This advent is especially useful to companies with employees who telecommute a few times a week. If you and your employees sometimes work from home, it’s essential to have a business security system that can both be monitored and adjusted remotely. Safeguard your office without leaving your bedroom by observing suspicious activity, controlling your office’s door locks, and receiving direct alerts to your devices regarding any intrusions.
The goal of smart home technology is to make life easier, comfortable, and more efficient. Top business owners know that the same ecosystem of smart, connected devices enhances safety, productivity, and cost savings at their workplace. The smart move is to invest in smart home technology for your office. Contact AMT Integration today to upgrade your office to the latest smart technology. Our team is comprised of world-class specialists whose main priority is to provide the best products and service to our clients.
