For many people who live busy lives or simply have busy brains, looking for ways to reduce stress is a regular thing. There are a number of potential solutions out there, and one that's growing in popularity due to these and numerous other benefits is the realm of home automation.
At AVI Systems, we're proud to offer a wide range of smart home features that help residents keep their stress levels low and their comfort levels high in their homes. From basic lighting controls to home security, entertainment and leisure items and much more, we've got you covered from start to finish. In this two-part blog series, let's investigate some of the key ways home automation is often used to reduce stress and make the home a sanctuary.
Lighting and Mood
One of the most common features of home automation systems is lighting control. Being able to dim or brighten lights in a room can be great for setting the mood, helping you create an atmosphere that's conducive to relaxation and stress relief.
It's also possible to program lights so they turn on and off at certain times of the day or night – perfect for when you're away from home and don't want the lights to be left on, or if you're trying to create a more relaxed environment at night time.
Security System
For many people, a key source of stress is their home's safety and security. Home automation can help here too, with many systems offering security-based features such as motion sensors and door locks.
With these systems, you're able to monitor your home more closely – whether that means being alerted when somebody enters the property while you're away or creating automated messages to be sent at specific times. You can also create custom profiles for each member of your family so that you're able to keep tabs on who's coming and going from the home.
Schedule-Related Themes
The schedule is another concept that causes stress in some people – especially when it comes to juggling work and family life. Home automation systems can help with this too, from setting up reminders and alerts for tasks you need to complete or events you need to attend.
You may also want to consider automating certain processes in the home such as setting up automated cleaning cycles for your vacuum cleaner, or scheduling regular maintenance for your HVAC system. All of these features can save you time and effort, freeing up more of your day to do the things that really matter.
In part two of our series, we'll look at some other ways that home automation can help reduce stress levels in the home. For more on this, or to learn more about the home automation solutions we offer, contact us today at AVI Systems to learn about what we can do for you!