Smart Home Technolgy Can Help You Keep Shabbat
Posted by Eileen Komanecky on Wed, Jan 26, 2011 @ 12:47 PM
One benefit of smart home technology to consider is that it can allow you to enjoy a high-tech lifestyle without breaking any Jewish laws.
According to Jewish law, it is imperative that all preparations and normal-day activities be complete by the beginning of sunset on Friday. This includes getting your home in order for the Sabbath. A home control system can ensure that you and your family honor the Sabbath by disabling the use of light switches, thermostats, keypads, touchpanels and other electronic devices during certain periods of time.
A home control system can be designed and installed so that you
are able to put your home into Shabbat mode. In Shabbat mode,the system would do all of your homes operational activity in accordance with the Sabbath. You can schedule when the shades open and close and set climate controls to activate when you want them. You can even put your lights on a schedule to turn on in the morning and off at night automatically without ever touching a panel, and set the phone systems to shut down at the appropriate times to avoid any distractions on the sacred day.
Although the active use of electronic devices is prohibited during Shabbat, with smart home technology jewish families can now maintain a high-tech lifestyle without violating any Jewish laws. Allowing members of the jewish community to respect their tradition and heritage in the modern era.
