破解九大常見智能家居傳言

殷桂婷

Home automation is nothing new. Its been around for years now. But smart homes with automation systems for efficient lighting， temperature， and security are new realms.

New technology that controls your home with a single touch experience seems daunting to many. And when something is new， people， like， have to be skeptical about it. So， here we are with tons of widely prevalent myths around home automation.

Lets check out what unbelievable myths we encountered and why you need to stop believing them.

Myth #1： Home automation is too expensive

The most common misconception is—I cant afford it！ We dont blame you if you think its too expensive. After all， its a new technology. Home automation devices were quite pricey initially， but things have changed now.

Automating a smart home doesnt mean youll be doing a sci-fi makeover similar to fictional novels or movies. Smart home products are simple and programmable devices that are reasonably priced.

Myth #2： Just a fad

Yes， you will have to invest money in smart home automation. But think about it. You can optimize your power consumption， reduce energy wastage and save money in the long run. And lets be honest here， the comfort and enhanced lifestyle that comes with home automation is cherry on the top.

Myth #3： Smart home automation is for bigger homes

Do you think smart home benefits are only for bigger homes？ Thats not true. Smart home technology is for every home irrespective of its size and shape.

Home automation devices with retrofit designs can be installed in any home to improve day-to-day living.

Myth #4： All smart home devices are the same

The automated lighting system， smart curtains & shades， security， etc. every smart home company seems to offer similar product sets. But remember only a few products are customizable to fit your home.

Only selective companies get critical certifications which ensure the quality of their home automation products.

Myth #5： Needs technical knowledge

Most people think that home automation devices and systems are some gadgets out of a spy movie. It is a common myth that you must be a techie to use the devices or make changes. However， it is not true.

You dont have to be tech-savvy to live in a smart home. Even though it seems like a daunting task， all it takes is a simple touch to control your home.

Myth #6： Its not reliable

Are you worried that your home automation product or the system will go offline or lock up？ Sounds scary， right？

Most of the popular smart home devices have a fail-safe measure that ensures your home stay operational even while experiencing glitches. Minor problems can be handled easily through a reboot.

Myth #7： Installation is difficult

Home automation products with sleek and retrofit designs are easy to install. Integrated smart home systems ensure that installation is simple and ready-to-use.

Myth #8： Will become outdated after few years of purchase

Another common myth is that smart home automation technology will become obsolete after some time. Firstly， all efficient home automation devices are futuristically designed. Secondly， most home automation companies have smart devices that receive updates that are easy to install and keep them up-to-date.

Myth #9： Home automation devices are not secure

Yes， we all have heard of automation device hacking incidents. And its natural to have doubts about the security of home automation device. According to our experts preference should be given to products that have certifications such as Z-Wave， Zigbee， WIFI， etc. The home automation products using protocols such as Z-Wave， Zigbee， etc. adhere to strict security standards.

Smart home automation is a new technology and thus， subjected to many misconceptions. This powerful technology has many benefits for homeowners. Dont let the myths and jargons about home automation scare you！ The products that power the smart home are light years away from the myth around them.

You dont have to spend a fortune on home automation or fund a complete home makeover. Smart home automation is affordable， time-saving， easy-to-use and cost-effective.

“家居自動化”并不是什么新鮮詞，早在多年前人們就已提出這一概念。然而，將自動化系統與智能家居結合，提高照明效率，精準調控室溫，強化室內安保，卻是一個全新的領域。

如果一項新技術可以一鍵操控自己的家，這似乎會嚇到不少人。更何況人們往往對新事物持懷疑態度。因此，圍繞著家居自動化的不實傳言不勝枚舉，流傳甚廣。

下面我們一起盤點并破解這些匪夷所思的誤區，看看它們為什么不可信。

傳言1：家居自動化產品價格昂貴

最常見的誤解便是——我可買不起！這樣的誤解無可厚非。畢竟，這是一項新科技。家居自動化產品價格早先十分昂貴，但情況早已改變。

將自動化系統應用到智能家居上不需要像小說或電影里那樣用科幻手段改造房子。智能家居產品均經程序化設計，操作簡單，價格合理。

傳言2：家居自動化不過是一時風潮

沒錯，在智能家居自動化產品上花錢在所難免。但仔細想想，這樣一來，電費降低了，能源浪費減少了，長遠來看你省錢了。坦白地說，家居自動化可讓生活更舒適，提高生活品質，錦上添花。

傳言3：智能家居自動化只適合大戶型

你是否認為智能家居只是大戶型專享？然而事實并非如此，智能家居科技適合家家戶戶，無論面積大小或房型如何。

經優化設計的家居自動化產品可應用于任何房屋以提升日常居住體驗。

傳言4：智能家居產品都大同小異

自動照明系統、智能窗簾、安保等，智能家居公司供應的產品系列似乎都大同小異。不過別忘了，只有小部分產品能按照自家需求定制。

只有精選的一些公司可以獲得重要的資質認證，這些認證可確保其產品質量。

傳言5：用戶得懂技術

大多數人認為家居自動化產品和系統是出自間諜電影的高科技玩意兒，因而必須懂點兒技術知識才能操作或變動這些設備，這樣的傳言流傳廣泛。然而，這不是真的。

無須懂得技術也能操作智能家居。控制自己的家雖然聽起來挺復雜，但只需簡單一鍵就能實現。

傳言6：智能家居不可靠

是不是擔心家居自動化設備或系統斷網或被鎖住？這聽起來挺可怕的吧？

大多數熱門的智能家居設備都有故障安全設置，確保設備在發生小毛病的情況下仍能正常運行。重啟設備就能輕松搞定小問題。

傳言7：安裝難度高

設計精巧的家居自動化產品安裝簡單。集成的智能家居系統可確保設備易于安裝、隨時可用。

傳言8：產品用不了幾年就會過時

另一個流傳很廣的說法是，智能家居自動化技術過不了多久就會過時。首先，優質的家居自動化產品設計都極具前瞻性。其次，大多數家居自動化企業的智能設備都可便捷即時更新至最新版本。

傳言9：家居自動化設備不安全

我們可能都聽說過自動化系統遭黑客入侵，自然會懷疑家居自動化設備的安全性。據專家建議，購買產品時應優選具有波浪協議、蜂舞協議和無線保真等認證的產品。采用波浪和蜂舞等通信協議的家居自動化產品都會遵從嚴格的安全標準。

智能家居自動化是一項新技術，因此，人們免不了對此有許多誤解。這項技術功能強大，可造福千家萬戶。因此，別被這些不實傳言和佶屈聱牙的術語嚇著了！這些傳言和現實之間有著天壤之別。

智能家居自動化產品物美價廉、節約時間、操作簡單、性價比高，因此不需要花大把的錢來購買設備或徹底改造自己的房子。

（譯者單位：對外經濟貿易大學）