Your home can also adapt to the heat
May marks the start of something we’re all familiar with: in many parts of Spain, temperatures rise, it’s time to switch on the air conditioning, and, as a result, electricity bills skyrocket.
What many people don’t realise is that the way we manage the heat in our homes has a direct impact on energy consumption. And that a smart home can do much of that work for you, without you having to keep an eye on it.
The problem isn’t the heat. It’s how we respond to it
When the heat sets in, the usual response is to turn the air conditioning up to full blast and lower the blinds when we get home.
The result: rooms that are over-cooled, blinds that remain raised when the sun is beating down, and energy consumption that rises more than necessary.
A smart home ecosystem solves exactly that. It doesn’t change what you do; it changes when and how you do it, automatically and tailored to your routine.
How much can you really save?
These are not vague estimates. According to studies by the Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving (IDAE), home automation can save up to 39% on heating and 9% on lighting. And the study “How to save energy by installing home automation in your home”, produced by the IDAE itself, concludes that total energy savings over a year can exceed 25%.
To put it another way: a smart home is not an expense. It is a way of saving money on your bills month after month.
How a smart home manages heat
Air conditioning that adjusts itself
The system learns your routine and adjusts the temperature according to who is actually in the house and the time of day.
There’s no need to switch on the air conditioning when you get home to a stuffy house. The house is already at the right temperature when you arrive. And when no one is there, the system automatically reduces energy consumption.
According to the IDAE, a change of just 1ºC in temperature results in an approximate saving of 7% on heating and cooling costs. These small automatic adjustments add up on your bill.
To put it another way: a smart home isn’t an expense. It’s a way to save money month after month on your bill.
How a smart home manages heat
Blinds and awnings that react to the sun
In summer, lowering a blind at the right time can make all the difference between a cool room and an oven.
A smart home automates the blinds according to the orientation of each room, the time of day and the intensity of the light outside. Without you having to remember. Without having to get up from the sofa.
Lighting that doesn’t use too much energy
The lights switch off automatically when there is no one in the room and switch on only when people are detected. It’s a small detail which, when combined with the rest, contributes to the household’s overall energy savings.
Full control from your mobile
Although the system runs automatically, you’re always in control, wherever you are. You can adjust the temperature, raise or lower the blinds, or check on your home from anywhere.
This is particularly useful on days when your plans change and you arrive earlier or later than expected.
An investment that shows on the bill
A smart home with Kimbo requires no building work, doesn’t disrupt your daily life and is up and running straight away.
And unlike other home improvements, this one does deliver a tangible, monthly return: lower energy consumption, lower costs, greater comfort.
Preguntas frecuentes (FAQs)
Yes. According to the IDAE, the average energy savings for a home with a home automation system can exceed 25 per cent per year, mainly in heating, cooling and lighting.
No. At Kimbo Smart, we use wireless systems that can be installed without any building work, whatever stage the property is at.
Yes. The whole system is managed via a mobile app, from anywhere in the world.
Yes. Kimbo Smart systems are suitable for flats, terraced houses and homes of any size – and even for businesses and offices!
Take the plunge with Kimbo Smart
At Kimbo Smart, we design smart home ecosystems tailored to each home, hassle-free and ready to use from day one.
Request a no-obligation quote and we’ll help you find the best solution for your home.
