Discover Why Voice Control Is on the Rise

Smart homes offer a level of luxury and convenience that’s hard to grasp until experienced. Tap an icon on a touchscreen, and the lighting in your home adjusts, the shades rise, and a playlist streams through your home. With one touch, it created the perfect setting for your dinner party. 

You can also manage your TVs, climate, security, pools, spas, and more from keypads, remotes, and mobile apps. There’s another way, however, that more people are using to control their smart homes: voice control. In fact, according to Research and Markets, for many people, voice control is becoming the primary method for managing their smart homes. 

Let’s explore what this technology offers and why some say it’s the future of smart home automation.

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Why People Love Voice Control

All the other platforms for controlling your smart home require touch. Tap an icon or press a button to achieve your desired goal. With voice assistants, you can walk into a room, make a request, and it’s done. 

At DeVance Electronic Lifestyle, we help our clients achieve this level of effortless living by integrating Amazon Alexa with the Control4 home automation platform. With this integration, you can control one device or your entire home with your voice.

Examples of Voice Assistant Commands in a Smart Home

Using a voice assistant enables you to control your smart home in much the same way as your other devices. For instance, you can ask Alexa to dim the living room lights by 50% and lower the shades when you’re about to watch a movie. Even better? We can program the word “Movie Night” to automatically create the ideal environment. 

If the sun’s glare hits your computer screen, ask Alexa to lower the shade. If a friend comes to the door when you’re in the kitchen, ask her to unlock the door. Then, request your friend’s favorite playlist. When friends or family come over, they can easily manage lighting, change the temperature, or enjoy some music. 

Controlling Multiple Systems with One Command 

Humans tend to develop routines that make life a little easier. For instance, you might raise the shades in the morning, adjust the temperature, make a latte, and turn on the Weather Channel. We can program Alexa to initiate this chain of events when you say ‘Good Morning.’ 

When you leave for the day, you can ask Alexa to arm the security system, lock the doors, and turn off the TV and lights. Or we can program Alexa to initiate these actions simply by saying ‘Good-Bye.’

When it’s time to retire, say ‘Good Night,’ and Alexa will make sure your home’s secured, the lights are out, your bedroom’s set to the ideal sleeping temperature, and all your AV devices are off.

Let Alexa Do the Heavy Lifting

Alexa is like your personal assistant, only she doesn’t have a bad day or get moody. Your spoken wish is her command, no questions asked. At DeVance Electronic Lifestyle, we’re excited to share today’s cutting-edge technology. To learn more about the latest voice control or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact DeVance Electronic Lifestyle today.