smart-home

Vocabulary Word

Definition

A 'smart home' refers to a house that uses technology to make your life easier. It has devices that can be controlled remotely or with your voice. Like you can adjust the temperature or shut the blinds from your phone!

Examples in Different Contexts

In the context of social impact, smart homes can assist people with disabilities, providing greater independence. A disability advocate might emphasize, 'Smart home technology empowers individuals with disabilities by automating daily tasks and enhancing accessibility.'

Practice Scenarios

Marketing

Scenario:

Our primary audience is increasingly more tech-savvy. We need strategies that fully harness the potential of wireless connectivity and voice activated systems.

Response:

I agree, marketing our smart home devices as easy-to-use and convenient could really appeal to our tech-savvy audience.

Design

Scenario:

We should approach this project holistically, considering both aesthetics and functionality. There's a market for homes with integrated technology that enhances residents' quality of life.

Response:

Yes, we need to design a smart home system that is both functional and seamlessly blends into the aesthetic of the home.