What sensors are included in the “Smart Home” system

The “Smart Home” system includes a large number of devices. And sensors are a necessary part of it. Our advice site decided to find out exactly what sensors are needed for the house to be truly “smart”, safe and comfortable for all residents.

The Smart Home system includes:

• Controller. Strictly speaking, it is the “brain” of the entire “smart” home, the central control unit;
• Specialized software, an application that is installed on a smartphone or tablet. Thanks to this, the owners can remotely control the entire system, control everything that happens in the house;
• Sensors. It is they who transmit the necessary data to the controller. Without them, it will be impossible to control the situation, receive evidence and data on incidents. This is the first link in the entire system, “scouts” telling about what is happening;
• Executive devices. They come in addition to sensors. For example, special taps and servo drives that shut off the water and gas supply after a leak signal is received.

Let’s start with gas leak sensors. They are necessary in private houses with gas boilers and water heaters, in apartments with gas hobs. The portal has already described in detail the features of the choice of such sensors..

The second equally important monitoring device is water leakage sensors. They are necessary in any room where there is such a risk – in the kitchen, in the bathroom, in the toilet. Allow you to avoid unpleasant problems with repairs after the flood and a scandal with neighbors below.

The third type of smart home control devices is smoke detectors. Sends an alert to the owners and turns on the siren if an excess of the permissible smoke concentration is detected in the room. Thanks to such sensors, it is possible to program the “Fire” scenario, when the gas supply valves are immediately closed, the smoke extraction system, emergency lighting will turn on, and an urgent call will be sent to the fire brigade.

The fourth type of sensors is motion and smart lighting. They allow you to implement the following scenarios:

• The light will turn on in the absence of the owners at a given time, creating the appearance that someone is in the house;
• The light turns on automatically on the path of movement of a person who got up at night, for example, to the bathroom or the kitchen, to drink water. Convenient and safe;
• On the site, such sensors are connected to spotlights, the lighting turns on when someone approaches the house;
• The light in the room turns off if all household members have left it. Saving energy.

Important! If sensors for water, gas and smoke leakage are primarily aimed at ensuring safety, preventing floods, explosions and fires, then motion sensors and “smart” lighting provide comfort and convenience. And save electricity, which is important.

The fifth type of sensors, which are often bought and installed by owners of “smart” homes – opening windows and doors. They are wireless, so don’t forget to change the batteries. Such sensors will tell the controller that someone has opened a door or window. And the scenario “Anti-theft” will be launched, the alarm will turn on, a call will be sent to the security console, the video surveillance system for uninvited guests will turn on.

Temperature and humidity sensors are also a popular part of a smart home. They can show the temperature in different rooms, on different surfaces, help control the microclimate. According to the indications of such sensors, heating devices, humidifiers and dehumidifiers are turned on and off..

Note that there are multifunctional sensors for a smart home. For example, one device can control both temperature and humidity and vibration – when someone steps on the floor, and the level of light. What will be included in your Smart Home system is up to you. Some sensors are essential for comfort and safety, others can be dispensed with.