The age of digital transformation is upon us. With digital technology beginning to take over our homes and businesses, we can no longer escape the fact that digital technology is making our lives easier and better. As scary as this change might be to some, new technology is actually giving people greater control in terms of managing businesses, organizations, and households. Digital technology has a huge role to play in the future and right now it is only just the beginning. Integrated into our appliances, security systems, office equipment and so much more, everything is becoming automated via smart technology. This not only makes our lives easier because we no longer need to manually control everything, but it also makes everything more efficient, allowing us to conserve resources and save money. If you want to learn more about how home, business, and organizations can be transformed by new technology, read to learn more.

One of the most important digital transformations in both homes and business is the implementation of smart security systems. Whereas before all criminals had to do was cut your lock, break your window or snip your camera wire, security just got a whole lot more complicated in the best way possible. This is bad news for criminals, but great news for you. Smart security technology provides greater security and also helps to eliminate human error. Security systems like Vivint SmartHome can be monitored and operated remotely using your smartphone, so you never need to turn the car around because you forgot to set the alarm. You can even control your home’s locks thanks to smart locks that are now available. Unlock and lock your door from your smartphone and provide an access code for sitters and houseguests. With smart sensors that can be placed at any point of entry, criminals won’t have a second to spare jQuery33103758082140234107_1579198604032″ as these sensors will instantly set off your alarm and send you alerts. Outdoor and doorbell security cameras can be monitored from anywhere, allowing you to see what is going on around your home at any given time.

Another digital transformation that has its uses in both commercial and domestic environments is in heating and air conditioning. Because running an air conditioner on a continuous basis can use a lot of energy with great impact on the environment and a worse impact on your wallet. Smart thermostats like the Ecobee4 can help you conserve energy so that you only run the AC only when you need to. Easier to control and a whole lot smarter than your standard thermostat, the Ecobee4 will save you time and money. Sophisticated room sensors placed around the home or office can detect the temperature in each room, so no room is warmer than another. It’s advanced sensing abilities gather weather data and learn your HVAC system to provide smart air conditioning, saving you as much as 23% on your heating and cooling bills. Built-in to the thermostat is Amazon Alexa so you can operate your thermostat with the sound of your voice and use Amazon Alexa’s other exciting abilities like reading the news, answering questions, playing your favorite music, and more.

Many modern homes are beginning to implement Google Smart Home systems that will help you automate everything in your home. The Google Home mini smart device works much like Amazon Alexa but can control everything including your lights, thermostat, speakers, and appliances. When connected with a Philips Hue smart lightbulb, you can turn off your lights remotely using your Google Home mini device that works via voice activation. You can also have Google Home turn off appliances that are connected to TP-Link smart plugs. Google Home even works with smart refrigerators, and even washing machines and dryers telling you how long your cycle has left. Control your thermostat as well, including the Ecobee. The Google Home mini can even communicate with smart robot vacuums including select ROOMBA models. Check out the Google Home Mini or any of the smart technology products mentioned. The digital age is here to stay, so it’s time to embrace it.