Do you know by the year 2028 up to 28% of Indian households will be Smart Homes. Now the main question is Are Smart Homes worth it?
In an advancing city like Delhi which has always been at the forefront of change Home automation is a delightful change. Many tech enthusiasts are taking interest in this. Smart homes have many benefits but the best one they have is the convenience they provide compared to our traditional homes.
In this Blog we will compare the advantages and disadvantages of both the lifestyles and conclude which one Saves More in the long Run?
What are Smart homes and Traditional Homes?
Smart Home
Incorporating modern technology which makes your work easier are Smart Homes. Like adding IoT devices LED lights, smart curtains, speakers, HVAC systems, security cameras, entertainment systems and even appliances. You can control all these things in your home through wifi from a phone or voice assist or a single control panel. All the devices work in Unison and make your lifestyle highly advanced like a sci-fi movie. Smart homes can be considered safer than traditional ones in few scenarios.
Traditional Homes (Change Starting)
Houses in which everything we do has to be manual and no automations are used are our Traditional Homes. Many times we forget to do a few things. Many homeowners still appreciate the beauty and comfort traditional homes give. As they have already been living in tradition and they don’t like to change. Many older generations of people prefer these houses. These might be safer and familiar to you but they lack modern conveniences and in future they will definitely fall short compared to smart homes.
Core features comparison of Traditional and Smart Homes
To make it easier to understand both the houses’ advantages and disadvantages together we will compare them on few major factors every house provides. Based on these factors you can compare both the houses easily and you will see each house still has room for development.
| Core Features | Smart Homes | Traditional Homes |
| Lighting | Automated lighting controls with voice, sensors or schedules | Have to do everything manually. Multiple switches for lights. |
| Climate control | Can sense room temperature and adjust climate automatically | Adjusting temperature manually and constantly changing it. |
| Convenience | Everything is either automatic, scheduled or just a command away. | Have to be physically present at all times and work manually to complete tasks. |
| Energy efficiency | Use less energy and adjust functions as per occupancy | These are not energy efficient and give higher utility bills. |
| Maintenance | Smart home itself Detect if you need servicing or changes | It is a bit unsafe and you have to manually note and schedule services. |
| Security and safety | 24/7 security with advanced motion sensors and cameras | Use padlocks and basic CCTVs. You can forget to lock. |
| Installation costs | More installation cost but gives better ROI that traditional homes | Initial costs are high and resale value is depreciated. |
| Electricity and Internet Dependency | Needs good internet connection to work on their full potentials | All the devices are dependent on electricity and thus consume more. |
Pros and cons of each house
Smart Home
- They can save power and are sustainable in the long run
- Very effective for elderly and children’s care or comfort.
- They are very good investments and also maintain safety.
- They need continuous electricity and stable wifi to work effectively.
Traditional Home
- Simple lifestyle and do not have to incorporate anything new.
- Utility bills are high and everything has to be done manually.
- Wastes power and no scope of personal customisation.
- Not a good investment as future ROI is reducing on Traditional Homes.
Cost Factors: Long and Short term
If you are a middle or even upper middle class person then a home might cost you your life savings. Buying House in India is a big decision so you should compare their prices in depth and we have divided the cost on a Short term basis and Long term basis.
Short term or Initial investment
- Smart Homes: If we are looking at a sudden perspective then we will see that these ask for 15% to 20% higher because of automation devices and installations.
- Traditional Homes: Traditional homes generally cost lower than the asked amount because they have lower construction and installation costs.
Long Term savings
- Smart Homes: We can see that in the long run smart homes are more cost saving as it reduces utility bills more than 30% and extends appliance life by putting optimal restraint on them.
- Traditional Homes: In future more and more homes will convert to smart homes and traditional homes will face severe loss in resale value.
If i were to say than for persons who have time and money you should invest in smart homes to enjoy further benefits. But if you don’t even have time to enjoy luxuries which automations can give you then you should stick to simpler homes and don’t jump on this exciting opportunity.
Why Choose Kroire
There are many options for Home Automation installation in Delhi. Kroire is better than all of them and these are the points which makes Kroire the most optimal choice for your Home Automation.
- Tailored solutions: We offer personalised solutions as per the space, usage patterns and preferences of your house not the generic setups.
- Seamless user experience: We provide simple interfaces which are effortless to use even for common people, not just tech experts.
- Reliable support: Our Tech experts are always ready to help you with everything whether it be after sales support.
Conclusion: How can Kroire help you balance?
Complete Automations might sound scary and risky. You might be thinking that now everyone in your family will be able to incorporate with the new way of living. We can help you with this. We suggest you go for a hybrid approach and combine smart tech with your already made traditional home. This will strike the perfect balance between traditional and modern.
You can have voice control lighting features and switches in case of no wifi availability. You can also have smart curtains with manual operating methods present. With this alternative you won’t have to break a bank and can still enjoy advanced technology without being completely dependent on them.
At Kroire we will design and implement a Home automation system for your house. Contact us today and let’s revolutionise your lifestyle together.
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