When did smart homes become popular?
2000s
1998 – Early 2000s: Smart Homes – Smart homes, or home automation, began to increase in popularity in the early 2000s. As such, different technology began to emerge. Smart homes suddenly became a more affordable option, and therefore a viable technology for consumers.
Who invented smart home?
The smart home is not a recent creation. It has been prevalent in the form of a concept among the consumers and industry experts. The smart home concept started with the invention of remote controls, unveiled by Nikola Tesla in 1898.
Is home automation a luxury or a necessity in India?
Due to the high cost of products currently, Home Automation is considered affordable only by Individuals with a higher net worth. Hence, it is considered as a luxury. Currently, there are 182,000 millionaire households in India. This number is set to grow to 294,000 in next 4-5 years.
How big is the home automation market in India?
It is a big market. Currently 7–10\% of city population is engaging in purchasing houses above the 1Cr mark, and adding 50,000 inr of automation to ease of certain tasks is definitely not a toughie. Secondly, with smart speakers, watches and cellphones booming in the indian market, the prerequisite foundation for home automation is already laid.
How to implement Home Automation in your home?
To Implement Home Automation You Need to do a dedicated wiring which might not be possible in many places around the house and nobody likes to see their house with running and dangling wires right? 6. Considered to be an accessory
Why do people fear smart home automation?
Lack of technical knowledge about home automation: Due to the lack of technical knowledge most people fear to shift to smart homes which are entirely operated by technology and might not be easy to grasp. Thus, giving them an additional burden of learning how things operate and the fear of error.