The Ultimate Guide to Buying Smart Home Devices in Canada

What is a Smart Home and Why Should You Invest in One?

A smart home is more simple than it seems (and you can create way more complex system out of it). It’s basically a normal home with normal electric wiring in the walls in which you add a number of devices that you can assign automatic tasks or that you can remotely trigger by voice or by your phone via something you already have installed on it : Google Assistant, Alexa, Siri or Apple Homekit. Small additions like that will raise the value of your home by adding comfort and a lot of security. Imagine your phone sending you a notification from your smart camera of someone trying to break in and then you remotely turn on bright lights and the bad guy hears your angry voice from the camera speakers!!!

Types of Smart Home Devices Available

I will not make an exhaustive list of existing devices because if you think of it, it might appear soon in the Product section!!! You already own a smart TV. Now you can pair it with the most popular items like smart lighting, smart switches, smart security camera,touch display control panels, smart door knobs, smart speaker to let you communicate with AI assistants. Never tell your children to quit playing with the thermostat again with a smart appliance like the Nest Learning Thermostat. Know how your garden is doing from the living room with a range of sensors and, while you have your phone in your hand, gently water that garden by pressing the smart irrigation system icon. Even large appliances like refrigerators and ovens are now connected.

Key Features to Look for When Buying Smart Home Devices

Voice Commands. An incredible step was made on that subject during the last years, Home Assistant and Apple HomeKit are now fluent in French and in English. You need to already have a reliable Wi-Fi connection installed in order to achieve seamless operation. You want to seek compatible devices that are designed toward easy installation. I recommend wired devices so you don’t have to worry about battery life and by wired I mean for the electricity as they all have wireless connection.Make sure your wireless environment is powerful enough to offer fast connection or browse our selection of WIFI ROUTERS.

Energy Efficiency and Sustainability with Smart Devices

You will never forget to shut a light before going to work if your home automation system closes it for you as soon as it doesn't detect you in the range of that light, that’s the easy exemple. The system is controlling the temperature by adjusting the heaters, the ac, the ceiling fan and even the blinds as per the amount sun detected toward the window. When all your small energy losses are under tight monitoring you can achieve up to 30-40% of savings on electricity bills. Insurance companies have special offers for some Smart Home owners and the Canadian government has a subvention program that can make you receive a couple bucks for your efforts toward a greener world.  

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Smart Home Devices for Security and Safety

I don’t lock my doors anymore since I have smart cameras like this one installed, their tracking motion paired with alarm lights and two way audio make them a terrific repellent for intruders. Speaking of two way audio and door locks, yes smart door knob are equipped not only with audio but also video (receive a notification when the mailman arrive with your new packages from BasDomotic) and fingerprint sensors in case you forget the digital code ( or your phone, or your physical key).If your mom wants to drop some cookies while you’re working,no problem, you can unlock the door for her with your Gemini app, or Tuya, Or Apple device.  In addition to your  security we also offer safety monitoring with carbon monoxide detectors, fire detectors and the old Canadian house owner’s favorite : water detectors that call on your phone if the basement is flooding!

How to Choose the Right Smart Home Devices for Your Home

I highly recommend beginners to stick with ONE ecosystem so you don’t have to manage multiple applications and pairing protocols. Go with Tuya, it's affordable, easy to use, easy to install, it has TONS of compatible devices and answers to every smart home standard. If you want to step up with a more advanced system your Tuya kit will still be able to operate. I’m not paid by them to tell you that, but telling you to begin with Tuya will prevent my customer support team and you from dealing with connections and compatibility issues after you receive your new toys!! Look at that orange logo,if a device has it, it means that even your Grandma who still has the number 12:00 flashing in front of her VHS can use it.

For a good start you will have to begin by counting the amount of thermostat, switches, lighting, plug, ir beam (remote controllers), cameras, control panels etc. you need for the size of your home. I also recommend adding a hub to your shopping list as a lot of devices will slow down your Wi-Fi network. A hub will manage all the home automation devices signals and separate them from your Wi-Fi. If you want to start small, start with your living room, that is the room you spend the most of your free time in, so it's the place where you want your home to adapt itself to you while you take it easy.

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Embrace the Future with Smart Home Technology

Finally… I know that's a lot of information but if you’re reading this you are motivated to live your sci-fi dream and fill up your cart with powerful smart home technology. Remember to start small and once you’re in control then expand your assets and complete your ecosystem. If there’s a device you want and that you don't find on BasDomotic, please send me an email and I'll do a little something for you!