Learn How to Build a Smart Home Without Spending Too Much!

Build Your Smart Home for Less

Every year, smart homes are becoming more popular in Brazil. However, some people still think this is a distant reality because home automation requires a high investment. That is exactly why we created this article: to show you how you can transform your home into a smart home without overspending. Read on and find out how!

At ELG, we believe it is possible to have a smart home that is also affordable. More than that, it is possible to make your daily life easier in a practical, fast, and secure way. With our devices, you can install the products yourself without hiring third parties or paying for an installation service. That convenience alone already helps you save. So, let’s get started!

How to Automate Your Home

First of all, it is important to understand the concept of a smart home. The idea is to integrate a smart system through products that make everyday tasks easier, from simple actions such as turning on a light to more advanced ones such as locking a door without a key, using a wireless internet connection.

Through our ELG app, available free for Android and iOS, you can connect and remotely control ELG devices from your smartphone. So, let’s get started.

Lighting

When someone starts automating a smart home, lighting is usually the first step. One reason is that it is a basic, accessible, and easy-to-install solution.

ELG Smart Wi-Fi LED Bulbs are energy-efficient, feature-packed, and can be controlled from a smartphone. They offer adjustable color temperature and brightness, as well as a wide range of RGB color options.

Automation

With the ELG Universal Remote Control, automating your home becomes simpler. Your electronic devices can connect to this solution, giving you more control using voice commands. You can also turn compatible devices on and off remotely from your smartphone and schedule routines.

It features direct connectivity with no HUB required, encryption and data security, a wide activation angle, extended range, and an Auto Learning (DIY) function, in addition to compatibility with Alexa, Google Assistant, and others.

You can also automate your home devices with the ELG Smart Plug. Simply connect a compatible electronic device directly to it to start using it.

It offers remote control and operation, voice control with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri, scheduling and timer functions, energy consumption monitoring, surge protection, and integration and automation with other ELG devices.

Security

You can make your home safer with ELG security devices. With a Motion Sensor, Smart Camera, and Biometric Lock, you can make your smart home safer and more optimized.

The ELG Smart Wi-Fi Magnetic Door/Window Sensor helps protect indoor residential or commercial spaces through a direct connection. It offers several functions, including remote monitoring, voice status through Alexa and Google Assistant, scheduling and timer functions, USB power input, multi-user access, multiple scenes, and an anti-tamper alarm.

The ELG Smart Camera helps with security and monitoring in indoor residential environments, featuring direct connectivity and compatibility with Alexa and Google Assistant voice assistants. Its functions include:

• Color image even in low-light conditions;
• Full HD 1080p resolution;
• Two-way audio;
• Control and viewing through the app;
• Color night vision;
• Motion detection;
• Privacy mode;
• Scheduling and timer.

Finally, the ELG Smart Biometric Lock provides security and monitoring for indoor residential or commercial environments. In addition to its modern design, it offers several functions, including:

• 5 unlocking methods: fingerprint, physical password, RFID card, app, and physical key;
• IP65 protection rating on the front panel;
• 100% wireless;
• Broad compatibility with different door thicknesses;
• Smart backlit keypad;
• Emergency power supply;
• Multi-user access;
• Anti-intrusion system;
• Up to 100 fingerprints;
• Fake password and temporary password, and much more!

Did you like these tips? You can start automating your home today and bring your smart home vision to life.