A Study of the Implementation of Smart Home Technology in Thailand to Enhance Living Quality Based on the Smart Living Framework
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Smart homes have become a critical focus of research and development in the contemporary era of data and digital technologies. Representing a significant technological milestone, smart homes integrate advanced information and communication technologies, the Internet of Things, and sensor devices, playing an instrumental role in improving the quality of life. These advancements particularly address enhanced convenience, safety, and energy efficiency for occupants. However, the practical implementation of these technologies in Thailand has yet to achieve comprehensive adoption across all aspects. Therefore, this study aims to explore the gap and limitations of the implementation of smart home technologies in Thailand by conducting semi-structured in-depth interviews with ten smart home providers about services and solutions by using the ideal smart home as a reference tool.
The findings reveal a relationship between the smart home service and the devices. While a fundamental set of devices is universally offered—indicating a baseline necessity for automation-focused smart home solutions—additional devices are available to cater to user needs in four key areas: 1) security and detection, 2) lighting and entertainment, 3) comfortable and health, and 4) energy management. Although smart home devices are available to support all aspects of smart living, and the presence of applied research demonstrates the possible full-scale integration of these technologies for improved living quality, no single service provider currently offers a holistic solution that meets all keys of smart living framework. A significant gap persists in integration performance, referring to the ability to seamlessly connect devices and systems within a building. This limitation hinders the full realization of smart home innovations, preventing them from effectively adapting to evolving technological advancements and user demands. Consequently, the potential for smart home technologies to elevate residential quality and, by extension, contribute to holistic well-being within smart cities remains unfulfilled.
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