What technological possibilities do current smart home systems offer? What are the main areas of energy consumption in private households? And what contribution can digital assistance and automation solutions make to energy efficiency and to increasing security and convenience?
| Begin |
07. May 2026 -
09:30 Uhr |
| End | 07. May 2026 - 12:30 Uhr |
The interactive event at Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences will explore the question of which smart home applications are actually accepted and beneficial in the everyday lives of older people. In addition to identifying relevant energy consumers and specific potential savings, the focus will be on usability, user acceptance and perceived added value for older people.
Can a smart home be easy to use and still save energy? Which functions are accepted by older user groups - and which are deliberately rejected?
As part of a participatory approach, a digital smart home is being jointly designed that combines technological feasibility with user orientation and suitability for everyday use.
09-30 - 09:50: Arrival and welcome
09:50-10:10: Impulse
What is a smart home and how does it differ from other technologies? What are the current trends and challenges?
10:10 - 11:20: Designing your own digital smart home
Together with the participants, an individual digital smart home is designed that is understandable, suitable for everyday use and makes sense.
11:20-11:35: Short break
11:35-12:00 Presentation of the demonstrators
The developed smart home solutions are presented and the individual functions of their "smart" devices are explained.
12:00 - 12:30: Degree
The main findings of the morning are summarized together. We will discuss whether and under what conditions smart homes offer real added value in the everyday lives of older people.
Followed by lunch and discussion.
Celsiuz Zittau, Äußere Oybiner Straße 16, 02763 Zittau
03581 374 4996 or aal-gat(at)hszg.de
