Smart Home Systems: Stay Cool and Comfortable this Summer

When summer heat kicks in and the sun beams down all day, your home can turn into an oven pretty quickly. But there’s a solution. Smart home systems, when combined with quality automated shading from Warema, helps you take back control of your living space without breaking a sweat.

Smart shading that responds to weather conditions The secret weapon for summer comfort is proper solar shading. Forget regular blinds or curtains that need constant manual adjusting. External shading systems like the ones from Warema do the work themselves by responding to changing weather and light levels throughout the day.

• Built-in sun sensors and smart scheduling means your blinds lower themselves when the sun gets too strong • The systems sit on the outside of your windows, blocking heat before it enters your home • Much more effective than internal blinds, which only block heat after it’s already entered your home • In the end, you get to enjoy significantly cooler rooms throughout those scorching summer days

Stay cool without lifting a finger When you combine smart home systems with Warema, you can do way more than just shade your windows. They work with your home’s ventilation too, creating an automated climate control system that adjusts throughout the day.

• Early morning: blinds stay open to let in cooler air and natural light • Midday: shading activates automatically when the sun is strongest • Evening: ventilation switches on to circulate cooler air

Want to know the best part? After you’ve set everything up, you won’t need to touch a thing. With smart home systems, your home will be much more comfortable.

Create your own ‘summer scenes’ for easy living One of the best things you can do with smart home technology is set up personal ‘scenes’. These are pre-programmed settings that adjust your blinds, lighting, and ventilation in one go. By just saying a voice command or pressing a button, you can watch all your smart devices work together to create the perfect vibe for that moment.

Some examples of scenes you could set up: • Midday sun protection: your sunlight sensor detects high UV levels or solar gain. Your external venetian blinds lower and tilt automatically. Your internal smart lighting dims or turns off, while your smart thermostat raises cooling slightly to keep you comfortable. • Afternoon lounge: awnings extend for shaded outdoor seating, indoor blinds on sun-facing windows tilt to block glare. Outdoor lights switch onto dim mode (for cloudier days) and your speakers queue up a summer playlist. • Evening cool down: outdoor temperature drops below 20 degrees or the sun sets. Your exterior shading retracts, your windows or motorised vents open for passive cooling, indoor lights warm to a soft amber glow and your cooling system switches off. • Sleep mode: your blackout blinds fully close to ward away that early morning sunlight. Your TV, speakers, and lights all power down and your thermostat adjusts to your optimal sleeping temperature. • Holiday mode: while you’re away, your blinds open and close at different times to make it look like someone’s home, while also maintaining a good climate balance.

Control your home from anywhere Summer means holiday season, and with a smart home system you can manage your blinds, shutters or awnings from Warema remotely using their app.

If you’re away and spot a heatwave hitting back home, you can log in and close all your shading with a few taps. Some systems even let you check your home’s temperature or set up time-based routines, so you can run your home efficiently while you travel.

Why self builders should install smart shading from the start If you’re designing and building your own home, the choices you make now affect your comfort in the years to come. It’s possible to retrofit smart home systems after, but installing during construction saves headaches and money.

Integrate more effectively Install smart shading during construction and you can hide all the cables and motors within walls and ceilings. Many self builders have a vision of a clean, minimalist living space, and this is the perfect way to achieve that. If aesthetics are important to you, install your smart home system early. It’s the best way to future-proof without spoiling your carefully planned design.

Better energy efficiency Smart shading cuts your need for artificial cooling in summer and heating in winter. This makes hitting low-energy home targets much easier; especially important if you’re aiming for Passivhaus standards. Warema’s systems actively regulate indoor temperature all year round. So, you can stay comfortable and save money on your energy bills too.

Built for the future As smart home technology becomes standard in modern homes, installing during construction boosts your property’s future value. It positions your house as modern, low-maintenance, and energy-smart. That’s a major advantage when selling.

With Warema’s product range, from sleek external venetian blinds to high-spec motorised patio awnings, you’re investing in your quality of life for years to come.

Final thoughts Smart home technology is more than just fancy gadgets. It’s practical, energy-saving kit that improves how we live, especially as summer heat waves become more common. For self builders, now is the perfect time to build in smarter, more responsive home comfort from day one.

With Warema’s advanced shading systems, your house stays cool without constant fiddling. From smart blinds and awnings to whole-house climate control, Warema puts you in charge. You can focus on enjoying summer, not fighting the heat.

Interested in a smart home system with shading for your self build? We offer free consultations to help you find the right fit for your home and garden. Get in touch today to book your appointment.