Common smart home mistakes – and how to avoid them
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Building a smart home should make everyday life easier, safer and more energy efficient. But along the way, it's easy to fall into some classic traps. Here we list four common mistakes – and how you can avoid them.
1. Too many apps
More and more smart home products come with their own app for control and settings. The result is often that you as a user are left with a whole series of apps, where each app can only control its own product.
With Telldus hub 1 you collect everything in one app – and also get the opportunity to let different devices interact. It can be that lights turn on when a motion sensor is activated, or that the heating is controlled according to the temperature in the room. A hub gives you both overview and flexibility – exactly what Telldus' idea was from the beginning.
2. No plan for placement
The placement of sensors makes a big difference in how well they work. A motion sensor pointing at a window can be triggered unnecessarily, and a temperature sensor near a radiator will show the wrong value.
By thinking through the placement from the start, you get both more reliable measurements and automation that does what you want – when you want.
3. Forgetting about safety
Smart home security is not just about technology, it's also about usage. The Telldus app and devices use secure connections, but there's a lot you can do to strengthen your protection:
- Keep the app updated to get the latest features.
- Use strong, unique passwords.
- Only add devices from trusted manufacturers.
In short: use the same digital common sense here as on other platforms. It will keep your smart home both safe and stable.
4. Missing the opportunity with automations
Many people start by manually controlling lights or appliances remotely. That's a good start – but the real benefit comes with automation.
Imagine having the lights turn on automatically when the sun goes down, having the heating start an hour before you wake up, or receiving a push notification when a door opens. With automation, your home will not only become smarter, but also more energy efficient and comfortable.
Summary
Smart homes aren't just about technology – they're about creating solutions that actually make your everyday life easier. By avoiding these four mistakes, you can build a system that's simpler, safer, and more useful in the long run.
