Debunking Smart Home Myths

Smart Home Myths Explained – What’s The Truth When It Comes to Smart Home Technology?

Smart home technology is becoming more and more popular, with homeowners constantly looking at how to improve their home’s energy efficiency and save on energy costs. There is much speculation surrounding the benefits of smart home technology; read on to discover the truth!

Smart Home Myth 1 - Smart Homes Are Too Expensive and Consume More Energy

Simply not true! Smart homes have been designed to be more energy efficient, and there’s plenty of affordable smart home tech available which can save money in the long run. Smart homes integrate devices such as smart thermostats, which can learn about your home’s thermal properties, and how long it takes to heat each room, using this information to adjust boiler output and save you energy – and money off your energy bills.

The award-winning Wiser system takes heating controls one step further, ensuring you make the most of your energy usage using clever Smart Modes like Away Mode which overrides schedules to turn heating down to your chosen minimum level and turn off any smart plug schedules you’ve set up, saving you up to 14% more on your energy bills. You can also enable Eco Mode, which alone helped UK households save 2% more energy on average.

Smart Home Myth 2 - Smart Home Technology Is Too Complicated for Everyday Users

Upgrading your home to a smart home doesn’t require a lot of technical knowledge or experience – many of the products available are simple to programme and set up, and as their population has grown the set up has become more user-friendly. Installation is easy too; to help you get set up with Wiser, watch How-To videos on our YouTube channel for step-by-step instructions.

Anxious about smart home problems? If you can use a smartphone, you can use smart home tech! Wiser can be paired with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, so once linked, it’s as simple as “Alexa, set the living room to 21°C”. Alternatively, control via the Wiser Home App, for quick and easy schedule creation for heating and hot water, as well as activating temporary boosts.

Smart Home Myth 3 - Smart Tech Installation is Only Possible During Construction or Renovation

Again, this is not true – many smart home products can be added to your home at any stage, no matter the property age or when you moved in. From smart home heating systems like Wiser to smart security and lighting products, all can be retrofitted at any time to help you on your smart home journey.

Smart Home Myth 4 - Smart Homes are Looking to Take Over…

Films, TV and fake news can perpetuate rumours that smart home problems are caused by homes that have gone rogue. Like much of what’s on screen, rest assured this is not the truth - smart homes help you maintain if not increase control of your home. They provide freedom and flexibility over your house and its environment whilst usually offering detailed feedback about how it’s working. For example, Wiser’s Insights and Heat Report lets you see exactly how your heating system is functioning and when, plus Wiser conforms to strict security standards to prevent unauthorised access to your account.

Smart Home Myth 5 – Smart Homes Are Easily Hackable

For those unfamiliar with how smart home tech works or perhaps just starting out on their smart home journey, this might be a concern. However, smart device providers work closely with cybersecurity experts to ensure that devices are encrypted. This means there is very little chance that anyone could hack into your smart home or take over controls in your house. Wiser adheres to and supports strict standards for cybersecurity in all our products.

Now You’ve Got the Smart Tech Facts, Upgrade Your Home Today

Smart home technology is making incredible advances, offering users convenience, comfort, and peace of mind. If you’re interested in learning more about smart home heating, you can learn more and see our full smart home range at our website.

If you’re ready to take the next step with Wiser and transform your house into a smart home, find out more on our website, buy online or find your nearest retailer.