Do we really know how to distinguish between a traditional electrical system, a home automation system, and a smart home?
Main Differences Between Electrical System Types
Let’s take a step back: the exponential and continuous growth of the smart home and home automation industry is now clear to everyone, becoming increasingly popular and making smart homes a solid reality. But what are the differences between a traditional electrical system, a home automation system, and a smart home? Let’s explore this together in this brief article.
Traditional Electrical System: Key Features
Let’s start with the basics: a traditional electrical system is exactly what it sounds like— the standard setup found in most homes. In a traditional electrical system, all electrical devices like lighting, power outlets, and electric blinds (if applicable) are manually controlled. For example, you can turn lights or appliances on and off using a switch or button. This type of system is considered “outdated” because it doesn’t offer the level of comfort and convenience that more innovative systems, such as home automation or smart home setups, can provide.
Home Automation: The Comfort of KNX or BTicino MyHome Home Automation
A home automation system, on the other hand, offers a much broader range of features that put the user at the center of the experience.
But what exactly is home automation? Home automation refers to the technology that allows for the intelligent control and automation of electrical systems in a home.
Among the most well-known home automation systems are those using KNX or BTicino MyHome SCS technology. A KNX or MyHome SCS home automation system lets you control all electrical devices such as lighting, power outlets, heating, and other systems in a fully automated and centralized manner. For example, with this technology, you can program your system so that lights turn on automatically at sunset, the air conditioning activates when the temperature exceeds a certain threshold, or, thanks to geofencing, the gate opens when you approach your home.
In short, a home automation system offers a wide range of features that ensure maximum comfort in your home.
Smart Home: Voice Control, Remote Control, and Automations
However, there’s another type of system that takes standard KNX or MyHome SCS home automation to the next level: the smart home.
In a smart home, all devices are interconnected and can be controlled via a single system or platform. The comforts and benefits of a smart home include voice control, remote control, and automation.
Freedompro Devices for the Premium Smart Home
Freedompro was created with the goal of making smart homes accessible to everyone. To achieve this, we developed two product lines: one for home automation systems and one for traditional electrical systems.
Easykon: The Solution to Make KNX and MyHome SCS Home Automation Systems Smarter
For home automation systems, we have developed two connected bridges—Easykon for KNX and Easykon for MyHome—that make a KNX or BTicino MyHome home automation system truly smart.
Easykon allows you to integrate all your home accessories with every major smart home platform on the market. Freedompro devices are compatible and certified with Apple Home, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, IFTTT, and Home Assistant, enabling voice control, remote control, and the creation of automations based on your personal habits.
Smart Modules: Wi-Fi Smart Switches for Transforming Traditional Systems into Smart Homes
On the other hand, for those who live in homes with traditional electrical systems and have always dreamed of having a professional smart home, Freedompro offers Smart Modules—a range of Wi-Fi smart switches designed to transform any traditional electrical system into a premium smart home.
Designed to be installed in junction boxes, Freedompro’s smart switches offer voice and remote control of multiple accessories, either individually or simultaneously. Currently, the range includes three products: the Light Module (a smart switch for controlling lights), the Shutter Module (a smart switch for controlling electric blinds or curtains), and the Light & Shutter Module (a hybrid version of the previous two).
Read Also: Same System, New Home: How to Create a Professional Smart Home
Freedompro Smart Devices: New Products Coming Soon
In the coming months, the product range will be significantly expanded... We’ll not only introduce new types of Wi-Fi smart switches for junction boxes (such as those for power outlets or general switches with clean contact), but we’ll also launch recessed box devices. In other words, this will be the smallest-ever line of professional and high-quality Wi-Fi smart switches! These can be installed behind wall controls and seamlessly blend into your home’s wall.
Freedompro is a Member of the Matter Association
Naturally, all Freedompro products for upgrading traditional electrical systems to smart homes are compatible and certified with all smart platforms on the market. Moreover, Freedompro is now a member of the Matter Association.
Matter is the standard protocol for smart home automation, created by the Connectivity Standards Alliance. The Matter protocol aims to interconnect smart home devices from different manufacturers—a value that Freedompro has embraced since day one. Maximum integration, easy setup, and a smooth user interface guarantee security, reliability, and an unparalleled user experience.
With Freedompro, the smart home is accessible to everyone... experience it for yourself!
