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Smart home technology trends in DIY and luxury markets
The smart home sector is seeing diverse growth, ranging from DIY hobbyist projects to high-end luxury integrations. In Germany, approximately 46 percent of people use at least one smart home application, with an increasing number of users opting for custom-built solutions over ready-made products.
New software developments, such as the Home.io app by Steven Koch, are enhancing user interfaces by providing 3D models of residences. This app integrates Apple Home with Home Assistant, allowing users to visualize and control devices like lights, door contacts, and thermostats within a spatial layout created via manual drawing or LiDAR scans.
In the luxury real estate market, smart technology is increasingly viewed as a standard for modern living. High-end installations focus on seamless design integration, utilizing touch panels and voice assistants like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple HomeKit. These systems prioritize advanced security features, including high-resolution networked cameras, intelligent door locks, and facial recognition, alongside automated climate and lighting control.
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Apple Home · Germany · Home Assistant · Home.io · Steven Koch
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Luxury smart home systems often integrate with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple HomeKit. tamburello-magazin.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 46 percent of people in Germany use at least one smart home application. hobbysfinden.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Home.io allows users to create house models using LiDAR scans. www.smarthomeassistent.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Home.io app connects Apple Home with Home Assistant. www.smarthomeassistent.de