Popular Mechanics (South Africa)
START WITH GOOD DATA
Knowledge is the key to an efficient home. You need a good data picture of how your house is operating – and something to turn that data into useful information. Lifesmart IOT devices are easy to deploy and are aimed at meeting consumer needs by combining two of the greatest buzzwords in tech: AI and the cloud. Its nextgeneration CUBE environmental sensor will deliver tangible results with regard to minute environmental changes within your home ecosystem. It monitors indoor temperature, humidity and illumination, which allows you to visualise the energy flow of your house in an entirely new way. Connect it to other sensors and to the cloud (Google Home and Apple Homekit compatible) and it doubles as your home monitor with dynamic notifications when things step out of line. Samples are taken on the minute and the device can operate from -20 to 40˚C, and between five and 90 percent humidity. So now that you have a tool to measure things with, turn over for our pro tips on how to set your house up for maximum energy efficiency.