Terms like automation, domotics and Smart Home describe similar concepts and can be used to sum up the whole group of technological and connectivity solutions that aim to improve the quality of life in our homes. They are all implicitly linked to the Internet of Things and can be used to manage home entertainment, cost optimisation and the ability to work from home: so-called remote work that became so widespread during the pandemic.
 

The necessity for isolation forced many companies and professionals to turn to remote working, i.e. you work from home and the work performed is more closely linked to results than to the hours spent in the office. 

Remote work, working from home, telework, office-at-home: whatever you want to call it, this ‘new’ way of working has its pros and cons. On the one hand it saves time and the stress involved with commuting to the office; on the other it leads to an increase in costs (e.g. keeping heating turned on for a greater number of hours) and the necessity for a certain personal organisation to ensure the day is effective and productive. Regardless of its size or a dedicated study’s presence, the home must become a place where it is easy to concentrate, be productive and allow holding meetings remotely if necessary.

Apart from a good internet connection, a practical and complete workstation is essential to avoid as many distractions as possible. Among their various advantages, home automation systems are of great assistance in this, automating and optimising a whole series of tasks that reduce time and concentration.