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Smart homes, with a host of intelligent and connected gadgets and systems, have elevated residential spaces into a different orbit altogether.
Living Smartglobally, smart homes are moving towards total
automation with automatic systems for lighting, cooling, entertainment, security, cooking and
bathing etc., all of which can be programmed using a main controller or via a smart phone from anywhere in the world. India is not far behind.
“The smart home concept is gradually catching up in India. Improved living standards, growing awareness
about security and energy-saving benefits, current government policies for developing
smart cities have all provided the boost”, states Thanik B, Director - Business Development & Strategy, Eco-Buildings Business, Schneider Electric
India.
Concur Zubin Zainuddin and Krupa Zubin, Principal Architects, ZZ Architects: “Smart homes are no longer perceived a luxury but a necessity in contemporary homes. The new-age Indian consumers are on the lookout for smart home network solutions that provide an entire range of utility services. The trend has just begun and will surely penetrate to all sectors in the years to come. The need of the hour though is more awareness, less gimmicks and focus on service and deliverables.”
DEmAnD DrIvErSAlthough home automation is still at a nascent stage in India, it is poised for high growth, predict industry
In this home, fully integrated lighting, HVAC and multi-media systems, enable the owner to control the lighting, shades, room temperatures and even music
with a control interface unit or an app.
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professionals. Higher disposable incomes, changing lifestyles, increase in the number of working couples, need for enhanced security and energy conservation, have increased the demand for automated homes in India too, particularly in high-end homes and in cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Hyderabad. Lately, the demand has permeated to other income groups say industry pundits.
“Demand for home automation has been coming from all income groups in the last 2-3 years with the growing popularity of connected devices like smartphones, tablets etc. However, on the supply side, home automation
is being provided by only a few reputed developers”, says Prateek Bhattacharya,
Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Lodha Group, which has introduced home automation solutions in their projects Lodha Bellissimo, World Towers, Lodha
Luxuria Priva, Lodha Aristo among others.According to industry professionals the home
automation market in India is growing with applications such as security, lighting and energy management playing an important role.
“From a functional requirement, lighting has transformed into a lifestyle product, playing a vital role in defining the look and feel of a room. The emergence of LED lighting has opened up new opportunities as it can
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This interlinks the electrical, multi-media and telecommunication worlds enabling users to monitor, control and access their homes from
their smartphone, computer or tablet.
Preset dimmers and curtains for different times of the day ensures optimum usage of
sunlight and artificial light in this living room.
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be digitally connected to a network. Just a simple switch to LED lighting can help consumers reduce their energy consumption by up to 50 per cent. Connected lighting
with natural light sensors, occupancy sensors and motion sensors among others can further enhance energy conservation” says Harshavardhan Chitale, vice Chairman and managing Director, Philips Lighting India.Security too is driving
the demand, albeit slowly maintains mehernosh Pithawalla, Associate vice President and Global Head - marketing, Sales & Innovation, Godrej Security Solutions Division, Godrej & Boyce mfg. Co. Ltd. “As the number of working couples grow, so do concerns about the safety of small children and elders who are left alone at home. This has fuelled the need for advanced home security solutions, which allow owners to monitor their homes 24x7. However, the adoption of advanced security solutions is still at a low in India. The reason could be the technology itself, which is not easy for an average consumer to understand. Hence there is a need to focus on simple and affordable DIY security systems to attract first time buyers.”
TOP TrEnDSWhile India is moving from wired to wireless connection and more automation, security and lighting systems are dominating the market, maintain industry professionals. “Home automation in India currently trends on four segments – lighting, security, audio/video and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning). Lighting is the largest component of the residential market. Current trends include voice control, small systems, nice looking networking, bigger touch panels, indoor air quality monitoring, motorized shades, DIY solutions, and maximum integration,” reveals Thanik.
In the security area too integration is the buzzword points out Pithawalla. “The prevalent trend in security solutions is to integrate all systems on one common platform. The swift adoption of smart phones and innovative products being developed are ensuring that this integration takes place at a rapid pace”, he says.
The prevalent trend in security solutions is to integrate all systems on one common platform. The swift adoption of Smartphones and innovative products being developed are ensuring that this integration takes place at a rapid pace
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This web-enabled LED home lighting system, allows the user to change the brightness and colour of the light with
an app to create an ambience and save energy.
See and speak to visitors without opening the door with a video door phone.
This wireless home alarm system can inform the owners of any intrusion or burglary.
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Lighting control systems are also quite popular which help in not only saving energy but also in monitoring energy use. “Globally and in India Smart lighting is
quickly becoming the trend. The costs in India and around the world are dropping, expediting
the trends in the market place” states Justin moench, Senior Associate l, new York, AWA Lighting Designers.“Smart home lighting products can have many benefits,
but its primary marketable goal is the ability to save energy. The retrofit market started to
become a trend in 2007 when the EU (European Union) announced that it would phase out incandescent lamps. Since then the LED light source has flooded the market with light fixtures and LED retrofit lamps that are energy efficient”, elaborates Moench.
TECH TAKEOvErKitchens too are getting hi-tech. A smartphone controllable cooker that keeps a meal ready when one reaches home, a refrigerator that catalogues its contents and orders replacements – these are just two examples of a host of cool connected appliances entering the smart kitchens. “Technology-driven features ensuring convenience, colour co-ordinated interiors, ample storage space and state-of-the-art appliances, noise-free
The smart controls in this dining space allow the user to organise varied functions from an intimate dinner party to a family gathering.
Bathrooms are seeing innovations in techonology which help ensure maximum flushing performance.
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mechanisms, hands-free faucets, lights inside the cabinets are the trends today in the kitchen”, reveals Pankaj Sharma, President
– Johnson Bathrooms & Kitchens, H&r Johnson (India).
Washrooms are not far behind either. Hi-tech products, like electronic seats and covers, automated sensor
A smartphone controllable cooker that keeps meals ready when one reaches home, a refrigerator that catalogues its contents and orders replacements – these are just two examples of a host of cool connected appliances entering smart kitchens.
These kitchens come with seamless, laser-welded edges, handle-less fronts providing a linear uniform appearance while recessed handles allow for comfortable access to doors, drawers and pull outs.
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equipped fittings, multi jet shower panels, rain showers are invading the washrooms too. Says KE ranganathan, mD Designate, roca Bathroom Products Pvt Ltd.,
“The trends in India, especially in the lifestyle domain, are inspired by international
standards. As a result, electronic faucets, automated sensor enabled fittings and smart toilets are in demand not only for ease of use, but also for their energy and water-saving properties. In addition to technology enabled products, there is a rising trend of concept washrooms and coordinated sanitaryware, fittings and accessories.”
mATErIAL mAKEOvErWith rising energy costs, depleting natural resources, greener materials are gaining ground in smart homes with glass leading the list. With advances in glass technologies, improvement in thermal insulation performance, glazing has become an essential construction material for smart
homes. “Glass has emerged as one of the favoured materials”, confirms vikram
Khanna, Chief Operating Officer – Consumer Glass, and Chief marketing officer, Asahi India Glass Ltd. “Apart from being an ideal material for creating
a stylish ambience and meeting tailor-made
The smart WC with heated seat, backrest, automatic flush and lid lifting system, user-friendly remote control.
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requirements, it is also eco-friendly as it is recyclable. A varied range of high-performance and energy-efficient glasses also reflect or absorb heat while allowing natural light inside a room, thus saving on energy.”
rOBOTS rEIGnEntry of robots into Smart homes is another interesting development. Many futurists predict that in the next few decades, robots - humanoid or those with functional form - will be in every household. “Robots can clean floors, windows, walls, ceiling, swimming pool and mow lawns. They can also purify the air, provide surveillance,
entertain you, manage your schedule or ensure your telepresence from a distant location”, says rajeev Karwal, Founder Director, milagrow Business & Knowledge Solutions Pvt. Ltd. “The residential robotic floor vacuum cleaners market size in India is
about 250 crore of which the robotic vacuum cleaners have about 4 percent of it currently. It is
expected to grow to about 30 percent by 2020. For other robots like window, pool, lawn the market size is too low but it will surely grow. In the robotic vacuum cleaner market, 3D mapping is a major innovation that will happen in the future”, predicts Karwal.
FuTurE FOrWArDThe way forward is no doubt exciting and promising. However, there are barriers to a wider acceptance of smart homes in India, which include lack of awareness, high implementation costs, complexity of systems, linking disparate systems etc. The cost of smart systems is directly linked to the number of components, interface used, and complexity of design of software and hardware. There are also concerns about home automation
technology eroding owners’ privacy as it gives more information to the home automation companies; and being vulnerable to hackers and criminals. Thanks to constant technological advancements, these barriers will surely be addressed and overcome.
Text: Janaki Krishnamoorthi
Robots can clean floors, windows, walls, ceilings, swimming pools and mow lawns. They can also purify the air, provide surveillance, and entertain you.
The glass which can be turned from transparent to translucent and vice versa, ensures instant privacy and can provide anti-theft protection with the interlayer acting as a security film resisting any kind of intrusion.
This robotic lawn mower can be programmed to run at a specific time of the day. It has 13 sensors including sensors that stop the blades when lifted, detect obstacles and go back to base in case of rain.
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This article was featured in CW INTERIORS, India’s first B2B Interiors magazine from the house of ASAPP Info Global Services Pvt Ltd. For more details on the magazine visit www.DezignGenie.com/cwinteriors or mail: [email protected] for subscription and [email protected] to advertise.