How Home Automation Can Help Combat Dengue

How Home Automation Can Help Combat Dengue

Dengue is a serious public health problem, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. With the spread of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, preventive measures are essential to prevent the proliferation of the disease. Technology can be a great ally in this fight, and home automation emerges as an intelligent solution to keep the environment protected.

How Automation Can Help Combat Dengue?

Using smart devices, it is possible to automate the activation of electric repellents and ventilation to reduce the presence of mosquitoes inside the house. Smart plugs allow you to program these devices, ensuring constant protection without wasting energy.

Necessary Devices:

• Smart plug (compatible with Wi-Fi or Zigbee)

• Electric repellent (liquid or tablet model)

• Automation app (Home Assistant or Smart Life)

How to Set Up in Home Assistant

If you already use Home Assistant, follow these steps for efficient automation:

1. Add the smart plug to Home Assistant:

   • Make sure your plug is compatible.

   • Add the integration under "Devices."

2. Create an automation to activate the repellent:

   • Go to Configuration > Automations > Create new automation.

   • Set a trigger to activate the repellent during critical hours (e.g., from 6 PM to 6 AM).

   • Define the action as "Turn on smart plug."

   • Save and test the automation.

3. Optional: Create an air quality sensor:

   • If you have additional sensors, monitor insect presence and activate the repellent only when necessary.

How to Set Up in Smart Life

For those who don’t use Home Assistant, the Smart Life app is a simple alternative:

1. Add the smart plug to Smart Life:

   • Download the app from the Play Store or App Store.

   • Connect the plug following the manufacturer's instructions.

2. Create a scene to turn on the repellent automatically:

   • In the app, go to "Automations" and click "Create Scene."

   • Choose a time trigger (e.g., at sunset).

   • Set the action as "Turn on plug."

   • Save and activate the automation.

Benefits of Automation in Dengue Combat

• Efficiency: The repellent works at the critical times without wasting energy.

• Convenience: No need to remember to turn it on or off manually.

• Safety: Keeps the house protected even when you are not home.

Conclusion

Home automation is a practical solution to help combat dengue. With a few devices and a simple setup, you can keep your house protected efficiently and automatically. If you haven't invested in automation yet, here's another reason to start!

Products used in this article:

• TNCE Tuya Brazil Plug 16/20A WiFi or Zigbee