Smart home saves energy – Top Wiser tips!

Smart home technology: The future of sustainable living

Smart home technology represents the cutting edge of modern living and is one of the fastest-growing segments in the technology world. Its benefits range from enhancing security and comfort to enabling more efficient energy management, making it a particularly relevant topic for both tech enthusiasts and environmentally conscious consumers.

Energy management: A key benefit of smart home technology

Energy management is one of the most significant advantages of smart home technology. Systems such as smart thermostats and smart plugs allow for monitoring and control of energy consumption, helping users reduce unnecessary waste. Thanks to its wireless design and electrical installation-based approach, the Wiser smart home system is suitable for all types of properties: new builds, renovations, and even vacation homes.

Tip 1: Optimize energy use with smart plugs

Wiser smart plugs offer the ability to control electrical devices wirelessly, turning them on or off remotely. This allows for energy savings by, for example, turning off power to entertainment devices that are not in use during weekdays or at night. Integrated energy measurement reveals the biggest energy consumers, and automations can be used to optimize the use of multiple devices simultaneously with a single touch. This not only reduces unnecessary electricity consumption but also lowers your electricity bill.

Tip 2: Take advantage of sunny weather in your smart home

A smart home can automatically react to weather conditions by adjusting, for example, electric blinds. On sunny days, blinds can be closed automatically when the temperature rises, keeping the apartment cooler and saving energy on air conditioning. Thanks to the smart system's adjustments, the home stays comfortable without constant manual adjustments, which improves energy efficiency and increases living comfort.

Tip 3: Smart thermostats keep the temperature optimal

Wiser smart thermostats are an excellent way to maintain your home's temperature while saving energy. They automatically adjust the temperature, keeping it consistent and suitable for different seasons, which improves living comfort and reduces unnecessary heating or cooling. During long absences or in vacation homes, the thermostat can be used to lower the temperature when you're not there or raise it remotely when you're about to arrive. Combination thermostats are a reliable way to ensure that the heat stays on and frost doesn't cause damage, and they can be used in both electric and hydronic underfloor heating systems.

Tip 4: Connect PowerTag and save euros

The PowerTag energy monitor, connected to the main switch in your home's electrical panel, provides insights into your home's precise energy consumption and load monitoring in real-time. The system, directly integrated with Nordpool's electricity exchange data, can be automated to use electricity when it's cheapest on the market, which can save significant amounts annually. The system, operating with a clear cent/kWh limit, can be layered with numerous automations for almost all different purposes. With the Eliq algorithm, also used by electricity companies, a good picture of the home's energy use is obtained in the Wiser app, which helps identify and target savings measures more effectively.

Smartphone or tablet as your home's command center

With Wiser, you can turn your smartphone or tablet into a control panel for your entire home. Remote control and adjustment of wireless sensors, smart controllers, switches, smart plugs, and surveillance cameras are possible from anywhere. The app's intuitive interface allows for simple and customized control of lighting, blinds, temperature, security, and energy. The Wiser app is available for free download on iOS and Android phones and tablets. The system also has no start-up or monthly fees.

The Ffuture of smart home technology

Between December 2023 and January 2024, Wiser performed over 18 million actions in Finland alone, which is 9 times more than in the same period the previous year. The future of smart home technology looks bright as technology advances and consumer awareness and knowledge grow.