Do we need remote controlled equipment?

Today, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are used not only on smartphones and tablets. Thanks to new ideas and developments, new devices are emerging that are powered wirelessly. Let's look at a few examples.

What remote controlled devices does the market offer today?

The range of remotely controlled household appliances is extensive.

Coffee machines

They are not used in every coffee shop yet, but it is only a matter of time.

Reference! The most famous companies creating such machines are Qualcomm and Philips. They were the first to create a wireless analogue of a regular coffee maker. Experts are actively developing the idea and creating new ways to prepare a delicious tart drink.

The essence of the action is simple: through a special application from your smartphone, you can give a command in advance to prepare the drink. Using this function, you can select a specific recipe according to which the machine will brew coffee. The application will also notify you when the drink is ready.

Washing and drying machines

Nowadays, almost every family has a washing machine - the days of troughs and basins are gone.But the scientists didn’t stop there. There are washing machines and dryers that will accept the command to turn on, turn off, or switch to another mode remotely. All you have to do is load and then take out the laundry. Download the application to your gadget and do the laundry without leaving the couch!

Thermostats

In our weather conditions, many houses and apartments have heaters and air conditioners. But with the help of Wi-Fi thermostats, you can control the desired temperature and humidity in your rooms.

This significantly saves energy and heat supply. Such thermostats will turn air conditioners on or off at your request (or automatically) to keep the temperature at the desired level. Commands are set using touch controls.

Refrigerators

You will be surprised, but Wi-Fi in the refrigerator is useful. Models with this option boast that they integrate with the Evernote application. There you can create a shopping list. You don’t have to remember what’s out of the refrigerator: your gadget will tell you about the missing products, receiving information through the application. With the help of such a refrigerator you can find the recipe you need and sit on Twitter.

Reference! A smart refrigerator can track the expiration date of stored food.

Multicooker

This is a rarity on the Russian market, but it is still possible to find such a multicooker. Through the Internet, she can download the required recipe and bring the dish to perfection - it will not be undercooked or burnt. Operates using a special application. You can turn it on or off in advance.

Water purification systems

This may seem unnecessary, but if you save water and care about its quality, then remote purification systems will help you.The application will help you manage the smart faucet system, show you data on the degree of purification and the amount of water spent per day. It will also warn you that the filter needs to be replaced.

Switches

High technologies make it possible to configure every switch in your home, apartment or office in such a way that you can control almost any electrical device with one click. This is convenient and suitable for those who save energy.

Alarm and security systems

In this area, Internet technologies began to be used earlier than others. Key fobs that turn alarms on and off were created a long time ago, but today such systems using cameras and applications will help you:

• find out who rang the doorbell;
• see if the child has returned from school;
• check if the lights in the rooms are turned off.

Reference! The main function is to notify security and you in the event of a break-in. Everything that happens in the house can be monitored thanks to such security systems.

Wi-Fi devices: luxury or necessity

Remote controlled appliances can make our lives easier when used every day. Of course, everyone must decide for themselves whether “smart” technologies are needed.

In coffee machines and multicookers, wireless control is not so necessary. But an alarm system and a security system are necessary, especially if you live in a private house. It is impossible to be near your home 24/7; the wireless control function will come in handy in this case.

If you save water and electricity, then it won’t hurt to get water purification systems and switches that work through the network.

Advantages and disadvantages of smart technology

There are many advantages to using such devices:

• saving time and money;
• getting rid of routine work;
• the ability to turn devices on or off in advance when you cannot be in a certain place;
• the result of machines is sometimes much better than something made by a person (if you don’t know how to cook, put the ingredients in a slow cooker and it will do everything for you).

Minuses:

• any equipment tends to fail;
• machines work according to a given scheme and if you need to deviate from the rules, everything will have to be done manually;
• If your gadget's battery runs out, it will be impossible to monitor the operation of smart devices.

Maybe in a few decades such technologies will be in every home, but for now everyone chooses for themselves which technology to use. If you can’t stand routine housework and don’t have time for it, you can safely purchase such devices.