A linear actuator is a device that has been mechanically built to convert energy from power air, liquid, or electricity (12 volt actuators) to give a straight line motion. The circular motion of a conventional electric motor comes in contrast with this.
People who have kids are aware that doors can get left open and this is an important issue for the doors that lead to sensitive areas of the house like a gun safe. There are notion sensors that sends a signal to parents and homeowners to their home state that include windows, doors, lights that are still on, smoke detector alerts, and leaks. There is a companion app that homeowners can use to customize automation and control.
Homeowners can use an efficient thermostat so that electricity bill is reduced and have a more comfortable environment inside the house. There is also a need for homeowners to stay secure, which is why the hotel industry created a lock that recognizes the person and automatically lets them in as long as they have their phone with them.
There is also an increasing need for energy efficiency, and there is now a technology that powers the drier to refresh the laundry even if the owner is not home. The lights can also be customized before coming home so that the person can go straight to relaxation after a long day.
The lamps, TV’s and other energy wasters can now be automated and smartphone devices can now be used to check if something was left one. Something similar exists in the market because there is now a product monitor for kitchen stoves to check if you need forgot to turn it off even if you are no longer at home.
If everything is automated and there is a need for a central hub, there is now a device that connects internet of things in one’s home.
These are ways to automate a home using devices that are being used today.