Smart Home Installation
Assisted Living
Customisation
Using smart technology, you can perfectly tailor your lighting and other electrical products to your exact needs. This level of customisation is perfect for assisted living facilities in order to program light output and colour to match the schedule of residents, regulate heating and cooling and keep the facility safe.
Easy to Install
Smart systems can be easily integrated into already-existing infrastructure. That means no high costs for installation and no major disruptions to the day-to-day operation of the assisted living facility or to the residents.
Improved Quality of Care
Smart lighting has the ability to closely resemble natural light throughout the day, improving the quality of your sleep and mood. This creates a pleasant atmosphere for residents and workers. Smart lighting can also act as a visual support (especially during the night), reducing the risk of falls due to inadequate lighting.
Safety
The safety and security features of smart technology are perfect for assisted living facilities. Motion sensor smart lighting vastly improve night-time safety by helping residents navigate at night (for example they need to use the bathroom), without having to find the light switch in the dark. Heaters and cooking appliances can be automatically set to turn off when the room is unoccupied, the perfect way to ensure the safety of residents.
Energy Savings
Smart LEDs last up to 25 times longer than standard incandescent globes, with a lifespan of over 10 years. They use up to 75% less energy in general, and dimming and timer function can help to save further energy. This is especially important in assisted living conditions, where lights are constantly operating. Reduced energy costs mean that money can be used in other ways to assist residents and provide high-quality care.
What Does Smart Assisted Living Look Like?
Smart lighting can be set up so that as a resident leaves a room, the lights and any heating or cooling devices turn off. As the resident moves to the next room, the lights and temperature controlling devices turn on automatically. Smart speakers or changing globe colours can also act as signals for activities, mealtimes or medication reminders.
For residents with limited mobility, an automated smart system allows for complete control over lighting and the room’s environment without any strenuous movements. Likewise, residents with limited vision can use voice control to eliminate some of the difficulties of using everyday electrical appliances.
Renters
Make the most of your rental home by using DIY smart products. You can create the perfect space without the need to hardwire any products, so there’s no risk of causing problems with your landlord or losing your security deposit. Best of all, you can take it all with you when you move!
Grid Connect has a great collection of simple DIY products that can transform rental homes into the perfect living space. For example, rental properties are often lit with cheap halogen globes that emit poor light. Making the simple switch to smart globes can have a transformative effect on the feel of your rental home, with high quality light improving your mood and making every room feel inviting. Likewise, smart plugs and powerboards allow you to convert normal everyday products into smart products that you can control from anywhere and automate however you choose. This lets you create a home that works for you on your own schedule, empowering you make the most out of your living space.
You can also use DIY smart products to upgrade your security. Don’t rely on your landlord to provide the best home security, take safety into your own hands by setting up DIY security cameras and doorbells that can alert your phone if movement is detected around your property.
Smart technology is also great for landlords trying to attract new tenants. Smart lighting and temperature control help to reduce overall utility costs and add a high level of comfort and convenience, perfect for landlords looking to gain an advantage in the market.