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Smart tech isn’t just a nice-to-have anymore. These features can make your home safer, more comfortable and more efficient.
There are many design elements that shape the look and feel of a home. But beyond style, it’s the features that enhance safety, comfort, convenience and sustainability that are fast becoming the essentials.
Here are five technologies to keep on the radar for your next property purchase, and five properties available on reiwa.com at the time of publishing where you can see it in action.
1. Keyless entry and smart alarms for enhanced safety
Gone are the days of juggling arms full of shopping while you dig around in your bag for your keys. Using technologies like RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification), PIN codes and biometrics (like fingerprints), keyless entry systems take the hassle out of getting into your home, improving safety and accessibility by:
- Allowing you to remotely lock or unlock your front door via an app on your smartphone
- Using geofencing technology to unlock your door as your phone approaches
- Programming locks to open automatically at set times
- Granting temporary or time specific access to guests and service providers
- Generating timed access logs of who enters your home
- Sending alerts to your phone if someone tries to force or tamper with your smart locks
10 Heriot Street, Brabham
Price on application
This well-equipped family home offers keyless entry with automated door openers, smart storage features and a fully wheelchair-accessible layout. With a 6.6kW solar system plus battery, security cameras and electric side gate access, it’s a great example of how thoughtful tech can enhance convenience, comfort and liveability.
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2. Smart lighting
Smart lighting systems improve the functionality and convenience of operating a home, allowing you to digitally control lights with your voice, smart phone apps or a home automation system. You can also program lights to turn on or off at set times, or in response to changing lighting conditions.
3 Angove Road, Baldivis
Offers over $679,000
This modern Baldivis home includes smart lighting that can be controlled via Google Home, plus integrated climate control, CCTV and reticulation. With 6-zoned ducted A/C and a solar system, it’s a great example of how smart tech can boost everyday comfort and efficiency.
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3. Clever climate control
There's now a wide range of technologies that monitor and adjust your home’s temperature, air quality and energy use automatically. They increase comfort and reduce energy consumption in your home without even thinking about it. Some examples of clever climate control technologies include:
- Smart thermostats like Nest, Ecobee and Honeywell Home learn your habits and automatically adjust the temperature settings in your home. They can also detect when you are home use geofencing technology and modify the internal climate accordingly.
- Smart energy meters help you to monitor and analyse energy usage, informing energy decisions and providing insights into energy consumption patterns.
- Automated blinds and curtains can be programmed to automatically open or close based on the time, temperature or sunlight, reducing the need for heating and/or cooling (and saving you money!).
92 Todd Ave, Como
Offers
If you’re ready to get smart about climate control, this Como home is a great example. It blends high-end design with smart sustainability, featuring a zoned smart climate control system and motorised blinds in the main living area, helping to regulate temperature and light for year-round comfort and efficiency.
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4. Smart home integration
Smart home integration platforms elevate the functionality of your home by wirelessly connecting, controlling, monitoring and automating a range of different digital devices – including smart appliances, locks and alarms, lighting, climate and energy systems. These smart hubs provide advanced convenience, comfort, security and energy performance, also helping to improve accessibility for people with reduced mobility.
1/171 Broadway, Nedlands
Offers from high $6M's
This extraordinary residence blends heritage character with modern technology, featuring smart-home integration that controls lighting, climate and security with ease. The fully automated system enhances everyday comfort while preserving the elegance of its Federation architecture.
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5. Electric vehicle chargers
Electric and hybrid cars now account for roughly a quarter of all new car sales in Australia. As demand for EVs grows, home charging stations will continue to increase the value, functionality and liveability of Australian homes.
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are another important technology that allow people to store and use solar energy for charging EVs.
3 Mannitj Place, Witchcliffe
New to market
Located in the pioneering Witchcliffe Ecovillage, this sustainable home includes a Tesla fast charger powered by a 6.4kW solar system with battery-ready infrastructure. With a 9.1-star NatHERS rating, smart water systems, and energy-efficient design throughout, it’s an ideal choice for eco-conscious buyers looking to charge and live sustainably.
