How to Tackle Climate Change with Freedompro Smart Modules
The climate change that has "exploded" in recent years seems to have almost completely erased the mid-seasons: spring and autumn now make only sporadic appearances, briefly interrupting long periods of drought and heat, alternating with sudden drops in temperature and torrential rain. In our daily lives, this means more than just not knowing what to wear when we leave home. It also makes it difficult to decide what the temperature should be inside when we return.
Fighting climate change is everyone's responsibility – from governments to big companies and individuals. But it is also a smart choice for our future. Thanks to technology, it can even be sustainable.
In this article, we will show you how the Freedompro Smart Modules can help you manage the unpredictable temperature changes of the "new seasons" while also helping you optimize energy consumption.
Smart Heating with Smart Modules: Welcome to the Future!
Imagine leaving the office after a long, stressful day. While you were busy replying to endless emails, the weather worsened dramatically: it’s raining, and the temperature has dropped by fifteen degrees since lunchtime. The last thing you want is to return to a freezing house and wait for the radiators to warm up each room.
With a Dry Contact Module from the Freedompro Smart Modules range, the problem is solved before you even start your car. This Wi-Fi-connected smart actuator turns any device that works with simple on/off impulses (known as pulse or dry contact devices; check out our guide!) into a smart one. This includes your boiler, which you can turn on and control directly from your smartphone, anytime, anywhere. This way, your home will be warm and welcoming when you return.
Additionally, thanks to the Matter certification, the Dry Contact Modules work seamlessly with a wide range of platforms and apps like voice assistants (Siri, Google Home, Amazon Alexa), apps such as Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, and Home Assistant, as well as our own Freedompro Home app. This app was recently updated with a new "Consumption" section, allowing you to monitor your energy use and get insights on your habits, helping you cut waste.
What if you don’t want to heat the whole house, but just a single room, like the living room or bedroom, using a small electric heater? Normally, these devices are not smart!
Freedompro’s Smart Modules offer a simple solution: just plug it into an outlet where a Smart Outlet Module is installed. These Matter-certified smart relays, connected via Wi-Fi, turn non-IoT devices into smart devices, allowing control directly from the power socket. These smart switches fit into traditional electrical systems, making the outlet "smart" and enabling you to turn the device on or off with just a tap on your phone.
Et voilà: problem solved!
(Note: Are you the kind of person who forgets to turn off the heater? No worries! Thanks to automations, or as we call them at Freedompro, Habits, you can schedule it to turn off at a specific time. For example, set it to turn off automatically at 11:00 p.m., so you don’t waste energy or wake up in an overheated room.)
Smart Cooling: No More Saunas at Home!
Let’s talk about summer (or spring, or autumn…) and those days when temperatures hit unimaginable peaks, making the heat and humidity unbearable. Air conditioning becomes our best friend in these situations, but it’s important not to overuse it! We’re talking about the habit of leaving the AC on all day, even when you're not home, just to avoid returning to a sauna-like house. This causes excessive and unnecessary energy consumption, which is bad for both your wallet and the environment.
Freedompro offers not one, but two solutions to this problem.
Solution One: You can manage your air conditioner (or dehumidifier) with Easykon, our range of bridge devices that enhances KNX and BTicino Home automation, adding automation, voice control, and remote management.
Solution Two: Use the previously mentioned Freedompro Outlet Modules, which are compatible with certain air conditioners. These let you control the device right from the power socket. Just leave it plugged in, and you can turn it on or off or include it in your automations with a tap on your smartphone.
The Importance of a Sustainable Approach to Home Management
Tackling climate change doesn’t require huge sacrifices or radical changes to our lifestyle. Sometimes, it’s enough to adopt smarter technology and optimize how we use our resources. Freedompro Smart Modules provide a simple and accessible way to do just that.
In a world where environmental awareness is growing, making your home smart is not just a matter of convenience, but a responsible decision. Automating the heating, cooling, and electric heaters in your home is one of the first, important concrete steps toward reducing CO2 emissions, with the added bonus of unparalleled comfort.
It’s time to take the first step toward a smarter and more sustainable future. With Freedompro’s solutions, saving energy, improving comfort, and reducing your environmental impact are all within your reach. Or rather, within your smartphone’s reach!
