Controlling your home with a push of a button, turning on air conditioning a few minutes before you arrive to a cooled air home, and having your windows open automatically during the day and close once it gets dark, and getting alerts for any theft attempts. We're talking about residences that rely on cutting-edge technology in all house aspects. All of these features are possible in what we call (Smart Homes), which is a fast developing concept in Turkey’s real estate world.
Smart homes use technology to create a more efficient and convenient living experience for homeowners. Turkey has advanced significantly in this area, with many Turkish businesses setting the bar for the creation and application of smart home technologies. Innovative products from companies like Vestel, Arçelik, and Beko make homes smarter, more productive, and more connected.
The energy efficiency of smart homes is one of their most important advantages. Smart homes use sensors and automation to change the temperature, lighting, and other environmental factors based on the needs and preferences of the homeowner.
The security features of smart homes are another important benefit. Due to Turkey's leadership in this area, systems that can identify intruders, keep track of activity, and warn homeowners of potential dangers have been developed. These systems can also be managed remotely, providing homeowners with security while they are away from their homes.
While names from the Far East, like LG and Samsung, are driving this trend, other European brands are following with the production of household appliances—products that Türkiye also produces and exports.
Candy Group, a multi-brand business owned by the Italian Fumagalli family with headquarters in Eskişehir province, is investing in Türkiye for research and development (R&D) projects in the Smart homes sector. The business has production lines for dishwashers, dryers, and cooking appliances.
On the state of affairs and Türkiye 's export potential, Candy Hoover is optimistic as its Türkiye CEO said, "We are making AI-powered and smart products standardized. Türkiye will be an important base for the European region in the development of this technology. The group, which produced dishwashers in China before, carried the production to Türkiye with the facility that they established here. The reason is that the product transportation from China to Europe takes a long time. Türkiye can deliver products to Europe in three days thanks to its location.”
Smart homes are the future of living, and Türkiye is at the forefront of making homes smarter. Türkiye's leading role in the development and application of smart home technologies has helped revolutionize the way people live and interact with their homes. And it has not gone unnoticed. According to the TÜRKBESD organization, production of Turkish home appliances increased by 17% in 2021, with yearly export volume exceeding $4.5 billion, and smart home technologies taking a larger portion every year in home appliance exports. In addition, local sales of domestic home appliances increase by 9% on average yearly. Türkiye is becoming a hub for smart home technology research and development, with many universities and research institutions focusing on this area. And the demand for AI professionals in this industry will rise significantly, which makes a great opportunity to start importing smart household appliances and devices from Türkiye.
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