Getting things done: Make your workday more productive with smart devices

16 July 2024

Regular day-to-day office appliances and the workspace as a whole are becoming smarter, more integrated, and highly customizable. Let’s list some groundbreaking features of smart devices for your home office, making it seamlessly more productive without any extra effort.

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Smart desks and beyond: Revolutionizing your work environment

Elevate your workspace: Height adjustable desks with smart control panels

Excessive sitting has been proven to be harmful for your health, ergonomics and even your mood. The introduction of sit-standing desks are the first wave of transforming the traditional work posture, as they allow you to regularly change your position while working at your desk. Do not be fooled, prolonged standing can also be harmful for your physical body, as symptoms such as bad posture, pain in the lower back, muscle fatigue and leg swelling can occur. The best of both worlds would be to alternate every 45 minutes to one hour between sitting and standing. Switching positions is not only healthy, it can also significantly boost your productivity, mood and energy levels.

The second wave of transforming the traditional work posture is using smart technology, as they take the advantage of sit-standing desks even further. By integrating a smart control panel into your workspace, you can easily customize the height of your desk, enhance your ergonomic comfort and energy efficiency. Additionally, other appliances - like lighting, curtains, and heating systems - can be adjusted to your preferences with just one touch, creating a personalized and productive workspace.

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Smart lighting: Bright ideas to optimize your productivity

Smart lighting is essential for a productive home office, enhancing both your productivity. Proper placement of light sources can prevent physical issues like headaches and tiredness, and will improve your mood and focus.

Position your desk to maximize natural light without glare on your computer screen and use smart lighting systems, like Gira KNX, to give your workspace an extra boost. Thank to their day-night rhythm, they adjust color temperatures and brightness to mimic natural daylight.

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Work smarter, not harder: Streamline your workflow with home automation

Do you want your workspace to be as effortless as possible? By installing automations, you don't need to actively control the corresponding devices; from now on they are self-regulated and follow their pre-programmed settings. A few examples:

  • Motorized curtain and blind controllers can automatically open and close blinds based on weather conditions or room occupancy. Is the sun affecting the clarity of your screen? Or do you need more natural light to boost your energy. Automated blind control has got your back!

  • Smart thermostats and HVAC systems can maintain a comfortable temperature and humidity level in your home office room, reducing distractions caused by an uncomfortable environment.

  • Presence sensors automatically sense when you're in a room and when you're taking a break. This feature optimizes energy use by turning energy supplies off when they are not in use, and making them instantly available when you approach your desk.

Unlock your productivity potential in a healthy and smart way with these valuable tools and systems. Invest now in these smart technologies and watch your productivity soar to unprecedented heights.

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