Smart home technology for a pet-friendly home

With this in mind, how can we apply these smart home principles to care for our four-legged friends of the family? In this blog, we will explore how we can use smart home technology and automation for a more pet-friendly home.

Smart Lighting

As we draw into winter, smart lighting becomes particularly useful as the nights get darker. Lights can be programmed to switch on at a certain time in the afternoon or even in coordination with a sun sensor which detects light levels outside. When scheduling your smart lighting, take your pets into account and programme the lights to come on when it gets dark even if you might not be back home until a little later in the evening. Plus this creates a cosy ambiance when you come home!

Setting up smart lighting scenarios to turn your lights on automatically and remotely without being at home also has the added benefit of being a burglar deterrent, as they can simulate that the house is occupied and prevents your home being a burglary target.

Smart Security

Automated lighting can act as a burglar deterrent but is not sufficient alone and it is recommended to install a smart home security system to fully protect your home. However, for households with pets, standard motion detectors can pose a problem if they are constantly triggered when pets are roaming about the house. An intelligent security system like the Somfy Home Alarm or a smart security camera such as the Somfy One, allows you to choose the areas of your home where you would like it to detect motion and avoid the areas that are your pets’ favourite spots.

In addition, smart security cameras can allow you to keep an eye on your pets when you are away from home. Watching your pets remotely via a camera in your home can be particularly useful for young or sick pets, giving you peace of mind when you are not there in person. The Somfy Indoor Camera also enables two-way voice communication so you can talk to your pets if they’re looking a little lonely!

Smart Shading

Another element of smart home technology that can be tailored for our furry friends is automated shading. Automated shading can improve both thermal and visual comfort in the home and this will extend to your pets too. Blinds can be programmed on a timer or with a sun sensor to maintain a comfortable temperature and light levels, ensuring your pets stay happy and comfortable whilst roaming the home during the day.

Pets are an important part of many families and at Somfy we want to make them feel happy and comfortable at home too! Visit the Somfy website for smart home solutions that will improve the lives of all members of the family!