Home automation devices with voice control
In certain circumstances it may be useful to be able to control appliances by voice. For example, if you have your hands full, you can turn a device on and off, perform some configuration or simply search for information. For this you can use devices such as Alexa or Google Home, to which you are going to link devices.
Light bulbs
Without a doubt, a clear example of home automation devices that you can control by voice are the smart bulbs. You can turn them on or off simply by using voice commands. It is a type of device that is increasingly present in our homes, cheaper and at the same time with more options available.
Voice control of light bulbs is very useful in some situations. For example if you get to a room that is dark and you are loaded with things. Instead of having to drop them and hit the plug, you can simply turn them on by voice.
Speakers
you will also be able control speakers remotely. For example, if you are cooking and want to play a certain song or turn the radio on or off, you can do so without having to physically interact with the device. Just say the corresponding voice commands and you will be able to control it.
This is one of the most used applications in terms of home automation through voice. You will find many speakers that are compatible and that you can control without having to press buttons or even without having to be right in front of it.
Turn on appliances with smart plugs
Another point to keep in mind is that you can control smart plugs that are compatible with the voice control. This opens up a very wide range of options, since these Wi-Fi plugs can be connected to all kinds of devices that you have in your home, such as an air conditioner, an oven, etc.
Simply by issuing the command to that plug, you can make it start leaking power and therefore that appliance could turn on. The opposite case could be achieved if what you want to do is turn off the device.
surveillance cameras
Home security is very important and home automation also comes into play. You will be able install sensors movement, smoke, water… Also surveillance cameras that will allow you to know at all times what is happening in your home, even if you are not inside it at a given time.
You will also be able to control these cameras by voice. You will be able to perform different actions, such as start recording, move the device, etc. Beyond having control from the mobile, also through voice commands.
air conditioning systems
To save on electricity and gas bills, something essential is to correctly manage the heating and air conditioning. Being able to control them, turn them off remotely or configure when they turn on is very interesting. Here, once again, you can also use voice commands for better management.
In this way you will be able to indicate when to turn on a heating or air conditioning. The same in case you need to turn them off or even plan what time you want something to turn on.
