We always want to be in control of our homes. We want to know what doors are open, and Tv sets are on. We want to be able to lock rooms, turn off water, survey the perimeter when at home or away. Normally, you would not be able to do things as close curtains unless you are physically present at home. According to Investopedia smart homes can remotely and automatically control such things as heating, lighting, access, curtains etc.
Smart homes enhance your power for control over a home. Without leaving your table, you can know the state of the house and even do many things over the phone. In Kenya, smart homes can be of very good use in regard to control. You may be able to water your garden, start and stop any machine from your phone remotely.
The control given by smart homes is taken a notch higher when smart homes can let other devices control other devices. You can design the home to close curtains when the lights are turned off. Smart homes in Kenya may allow you to watch your power usage and control habits and behavior that drain power. Many people have adopted renewable energy to power their homes off-grid. They have, however, failed to accurately monitor their power usage and understand at what time and device they need to watch over to remain sustainable.
Smart homes allow you to monitor power usage in real time and for various devices. Smart homes especially done by us can allow you to create alarms and alerts when usage exceeds a certain set limit. That way you will control how to use your home devices in a manner that lets you have a stable power supply from your off-grid system.