9 Futuristic Technologies That May Be a Reality in Your Next Home

We’ve gotten used to the idea of a smart home: self-adjusting thermostats, remote-controlled lighting, and voice-activated have been around for a few years now. We’re closer than ever to achieving the “home of the future.” At the same time, there are still several tech concepts floating around that seem more like they belong in the Jetsons than in our own homes. Yet these futuristic devices are closer to reality than you think:

1. Digital Wallpaper

Put down that paintbrush! Digital wallpaper could replace the need for paint in the near future. Some experts believe that digital wallpaper will use organic light-emitting diode technology to give homeowners the power to change the color or pattern of their wallpaper with a few taps on their mobile devices. It may even be possible to upload pictures onto your wallpaper so you can line the inside of your home with your favorite photos.

2. Keyless Doors

Most cars are currently designed with keyless entry, and your next home may have this feature as well. In the future, it’s possible that homeowners will be able to open their front door by pushing a button on a remote, scanning their thumbprint, or entering a unique numerical code. If keyless entry becomes a reality, homeowners will never have to worry about getting locked out as a result of losing their keys again.

3. Solar Roofs

Solar energy is all the rage: 44 percent of homeowners say they’ve at least considered installing solar panels. Owning or renting a home that utilizes solar energy is certainly a smart decision—it can lower your monthly bills and reduce your carbon footprint.

Solar panels, however, might soon be an outdated technology, replaced by solar-powered roof tiles painted with photovoltaic paint. The roof of your next home might be able to capture solar energy and generate power all on it’s own.

4. Smart Furniture

A couch provides you with a place to sit, whereas a table provides you with a place to put your belongings. But in the future, these common furniture pieces could do much more. For example, what if you could adjust the firmness of your couch? What if you could access your favorite newspapers or magazines via a touchscreen built into your coffee table? It sounds too good to be true, but these smart furniture pieces could be in the living room inside your next home.

5. Wireless Rooms

Imagine charging your smartphone or laptop simply by placing it on your coffee table. Or making a cup of coffee without having to plug the coffeemaker into an electrical outlet. You’re in luck because a home that is completely free of wires could be in your future thanks to wireless technology. You won’t ever have to worry about losing your charger or tripping over an extension cord in your new wireless home.

6. Self-Cleaning Homes

Your home probably has at least one self-cleaning appliance in it right now, such as an oven or dishwasher. In the future, this self-cleaning technology could be used to build a smart home that cleans itself. Homeowners may never have to wash the windows, do their own laundry, or scrub the floors again. This would be a dream come true for countless people around the world, and it’s closer to coming true than you may suspect.

7. Intelligent Homes

Smart homes could evolve into intelligent homes in the future. Unlike a smart home, an intelligent home is capable of learning about its occupants and their lifestyles. For example, an intelligent home may notice that you never watch the premium channels in your cable package, so the home could recommend removing these channels in order to save you money. This artificial intelligence technology will completely transform the way we live in—and interact with— our homes.

8. Health Monitoring Homes

People often wear fitness trackers to monitor their activity and vital signs, but in the future, they may not need these accessories to keep an eye on their health. Future smart homes could be designed with health monitoring systems that keep track of the occupants’ vital signs, illnesses, and medical conditions. Health monitoring systems may even be designed to warn you about high pollen counts or flu cases in your neighborhood. Features like these will make it easier than ever before to stay healthy and happy.

9. Energy Monitoring Homes

Many people are beginning to understand the importance of living an energy efficient lifestyle. Experts believe that this increase in demand will eventually lead to the development of an energy monitoring home. This smart home will closely monitor your energy use, help you track your energy usage, and recommend ways to save energy.

This feature can help homeowners of the future protect the planet and put more money in their pockets. Fortunately, homeowners don’t have to wait to move into a smart home to start saving energy and lowering their monthly utility bills. Download the HomeSelfe app today to conduct a home energy audit in your home within five minutes or less today!