How to Create a Smart Living Room

With that in mind, it’s to be expected that we want this room to be as comfortable, convenient and luxurious as possible. And what better way to do this than by creating a smart home? Check out our smart living room ideas to help you out on your journey to home automation.

Voice Control

It’s been a long day and you’ve finally gotten comfy on the couch. But then you realise there’s a light that needs turning off or dimming to prevent the glare from your TV screen. You feel a chill in the air and the heating needs turning on. Or maybe you need to close your blinds to create more privacy. When you’re comfy and settled, the thought of getting up to take care of these tasks can feel frustrating – and we feel your pain!

With voice-controlled home automation, this heart-breaking scenario can be a thing of the past. Remain cuddled up on your sofa as your lights dim, heating switches on, and blinds close, with just a few simple words. Now your living room is the perfect environment for a cosy evening in without you lifting a single finger.

Simply treat yourself to a TaHoma switch, an ingenious little smart home hub that controls all of your home automation devices in one place. Just sync it up to a compatible smart assistant of your choice, whether that be Amazon Alexa or Google Home, and a simple “Alexa, turn the lights off” or “Ok Google, close the blinds” will see your wish granted.

Smart Lighting

Lights are one of the most important features in a living room. You may want them to be fully on, illuminating the space when guests are visiting. Maybe you want to dim them for movie night. Or you may even want them to be turned off completely when you aren’t using the room.

Smart lights can help with all your lighting needs. Your guests will be so impressed as you guide them into your lounge and your lights come on at the sound of your voice. You’ll love dimming the lights whenever you please TaHoma app on your smartphone. And no need to worry about leaving the house and forgetting to turn the lights off – with the TaHoma app on your phone you can also turn your lights off from wherever you are. And yes, that means even if you’re on a beach getting a tan!

Smart Blinds and Curtains

Blinds and curtains are essential in the home. Open them up for gorgeous views and streaming sunlight or close them for privacy and a cosy ambiance. Having said that, surely there’s a better way to control them than having to fiddle with the cords?

With home automation your life becomes much easier. Electric blinds and electric curtains open, close, lift and lower at the click of a remote, flick of a switch, or tap on a phone screen without you even having to get up from your seat.

Smart Heating

A living room should be cosy, inviting, a space to share with guests and other members of your household. But good heating is necessary to be able to have all of this.

With smart heating, you can enjoy a warm and toasty living room without having to rush to the boiler. Just dial up the heating to your chosen temperature from the couch! Plus, with our clever thermostatic radiator valves, there’s no need to spend money heating up the whole house when you’re only using the living room. These nifty devices allow you to heat just one room if need be.

Or with the Thermis io, you don’t even need to think about heating. This genius sensor will notice when your living room becomes too cold and will turn your heating on automatically. Bliss!

Are Smart Living Room the Future of Homes?

As of 2022, 29% of UK homes have been using smart appliances. And as the figure rises, you don’t want to be the only one amongst your friends stuck in the past, judged by your house guests as you manually fiddle with blinds or sprint off to turn your boiler on. Instead, just look at the fabulous benefits a smart living room can give you:

Added Value

Did you know that making your home smarter can add up to £16, 000 to its value? That means if you ever decide to sell your home, you’ll sell it for a higher price than without smart tech.  

Easier Way of Life

Live a life of luxury. Have you always dreamed of having someone around who would complete your every wish? Well, a smart living room is just like that! With a handy app, voice control or click of a remote, your blinds close, lights dim and heating turns on without you having to move an inch.
 

Energy Efficiency

It’s no secret that the UK is in an energy crisis, and with that in mind, we all want our homes to be energy efficient. One way to do that is of course, you guessed it – smart home tech.

Time your lights and heating to come on only when necessary, with the TaHoma switch. Use the thermostatic radiator valve to heat only one room at once. And if you’ve accidentally left your lights or heating on when you’ve popped out for the day, simply switch them off from wherever you are with the TaHoma app.

Are you ready to enjoy the luxury living room of your dreams? Just look at the amazing appliances in our online shop or get in touch with your nearest Somfy dealer, and soon your living room will be taking care of itself!