EV Chargers & your future Smart Home

With advancements in technology in leaps every single day, how will the future home operate? How do I incorporate electric upgrades to my home to keep up with the future needs of my home?

EV  Chargers:

 The world automotive industry is experiencing a tremendous transformation.

Electric cars have moved from being an alternative or option to a mainstream car choice.

The adoption of electric cars continues to gain momentum, driven by an advancement in technology, rising energy costs, a focus on environmental concerns by consumers and government policies.

EV Chargers have changed in leaps in the last few years. Let’s explore a few features that have revolutionised this industry and enhanced our lives.

1)    Connectivity:

Another hallmark of smart EV charger is their advanced connectivity. By integrating with smart grids and other devices, these chargers communicate with external systems, facilitating efficient load balancing. This ability to communicate and coordinate with the power grid is a game-changer in ensuring grid stability, especially during peak charging period.

2)   Real Time data monitoring:

Imagine knowing exactly how much energy your car is consuming & how long your charge lasts for? Moreover, how much this is costing you.

EV owners by providing real-time data on charging sessions, energy consumption, and charging costs, thereby granting them complete control over their charging process.

Smart chargers, through analysis of charging duration, battery status, and charging behaviour, can schedule charging to ensure vehicles are charged at the most optimal times for both the user and the grid.

3)    Artificial intelligence

AI is a ground breaking innovation integrated into smart EV chargers. Some smart chargers use AI to:

• Predict user behaviour

• Improve user experience by personalizing charging experiences to meet the specific needs and habits of individual users

• Optimize charging schedules, contributing to grid stability

By analysing historical charging data, chargers can

• Predict and learn user charging patterns and preferences

• Better manage charging infrastructure, even when multiple chargers are in use simultaneously

• Monitor factors such as operating temperature to ensure optimal and safe functioning of chargers

The future of a Smart home will see a greater integration of artificial intelligence, contactless technology, and advanced device interconnectivity, further revolutionizing how we live and interact with our home environment.

Some of 2025’s Smart Home Devices include:

1.    Smart Speakers: Like Amazon echo & google nest audio which feature Voice-activated assistants, high-quality audio, and multi-device integration.

2.     Smart Thermostats:   that feature room by room temperature control & energy saving AI algorithms

3.     Smart Security Cameras: There are numerous security systems, surveillance monitoring & recording, entry systems & intercoms   that can control every aspect of your homes security.                          

4.   Smart Lighting: there are numerous options today that control your homes lighting to suit your personal preference and lifestyle.

5.     Smart Plugs:  are available to today from your local Bunnings & even your local supermarket. They can be controlled by an app can be scheduled, track your power usage & even have voice assistant compatibility.

6.     Smart Door Locks: can have features such as Biometric authentication and remote access.

Audio/ Video Interactivity:

Audio-video interactivity is a main feature in the Smart Homes today. With a significant increase in people working from home, remote communication systems are becoming increasingly important.   The goal is to offer those working from home the opportunity to feel fully integrated into office life without physically being there.

Google’s latest moves with Home:

To an extent, smart homes begin with a speaker or display that can take your voice commands, control your media and can relay basic information like the weather & general information of the net. Google operates one of the most accessible smart home ecosystems, with everything being easy to manage from its Google Home app on Androids or iPhones.

The future of a Google or Echo smart home with have features that will allow you to:

·       When people are detected in the home theatre room after 6pm The lights will dim & turn the TV on subsequently.

·       One hour after sunrise, open the blinds. At sunset, close the blinds and lock the front door.

·       When it reaches 26 degrees in the office, turn on the aircon.

·       When you pause the TV, raise the lights. When you un-pause, dim them back down.

·       When the doorbell rings, stop the vacuum cleaner and turn on the outside lights.

For any advice to inclusions to enhance your smart home or an EV charger Installation, please contact us at Next Electrical & data.