AI has taken over the world with there being so many advancements in technology within the past decade. It is now capable of executing complex workflows with minimal supervision and with increased accuracy.
Key breakthroughs include advancements in generative AI for text/video, AI-driven scientific discovery and edge computing for real-time processing. However, it has also impacted our daily lives without us even realising it.
The use of AI has transformed how our home functions. It has enabled homes to learn habits, optimise energy, strengthen security and manage daily chores with minimal human input. This has created a home that is designed to improve convenience, efficiency and safety for all homeowners, which is especially useful for those who have limited mobility and struggle to keep their home’s temperature regulated.
How AI Temperature Control Works
Traditional thermostats offer a basic way of controlling the temperature, as they wait for it to drop below a set point before starting up the heating. However, AI systems are a little more proactive than this. They use a combination of machine learning and Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, which detects and measures physical conditions in the environment, to create a thermal profile of your home.
The Sense-Predict-Learn Cycle
- Sense: Sensors in your home will monitor more than just heat, as they can track occupancy, humidity and CO₂ levels to give the AI technology a better understanding of what temperature a room needs to be.
- Predict: AI can look at the local weather forecasts and solar gain to give your home the most accurate temperature. For example, if a heatwave is forecast for 3pm on a Sunday, your smart system will pre-cool your home before it.
- Learn: AI systems can notice patterns, making it easier to learn your preferred temperatures. If you want a certain temperature when you sleep, AI can learn this and set it to turn on automatically.
Benefits of an AI Regulated Home
Energy Savings
With AI being so accurate, it’s difficult for it to overshoot something. It can ensure that temperature is never too high, so you don’t need to worry about spending too much money on heating which means you can save money. It will also avoid starting the heating in rooms that aren’t being used, so you aren’t wasting any energy.
Most homeowners see a 10-15% reduction in annual heating and cooling costs when they integrate AI technology into their home. With the more advanced systems, they can wait to run heavy cycles until off-peak hours when energy is cheaper and greener.
Dynamic Zoning
AI allows for dynamic zoning, which is creating multi-functional living spaces that can change according to the needs, time of day or activities of the occupants. Instead of one sensor in the hallway controlling the whole house, AI can manage smart vents to ensure the most needed areas of the home stay warm while places like the home gym stays cool, regardless of where the main thermostat is located.
If you have a nursery room in your home, you’ll want the temperature to be perfect for a baby or small child to sleep. AI can notice this and change the climate, so you have the ideal room that will allow your toddler to grow healthily.
Better Air Quality
Modern AI systems often manage indoor air quality alongside temperature, so not only do you have a space that is regulated for either the warm or cold but also a space where you can breathe better. If the system detects high levels of VOCs or a spike in humidity that could lead to mould, it can automatically increase ventilation or trigger a dehumidifier.
If you usually cook dinner at 6:00 PM, the AI can ramp up the kitchen’s ventilation or air purification at 5:50 PM. This catches particulate matter at the source before they spread to the rest of the house, so you can have a fresher environment to live in.
How to Get Smart Comfort
Swap your traditional controller for an AI-enabled thermostat. You can place remote sensors in high-traffic areas to provide the AI with a more granular view of your home’s climate needs, so you can always have the temperature you desire.
Integrating this technology with conservatory conversions will be particularly useful, as it gives you the chance to block solar heat that will enter the space during the peak of the afternoon, significantly reducing the strain on your cooling systems.
You should also check with your local utility provider before purchasing, as many offer free devices to help stabilise the energy grid during high-demand periods.
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