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title: The smart home and heat networks
description: The future of community heating schemes and the smart home.
image: https://blog.switch2.co.uk/hubfs/smarthome900x300.jpg
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Community Heating

# The smart home and heat networks

Ian Allan

November 29, 2018

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**The smart home concept has gathered momentum over the past 5 years. With the likes of Alexa and Siri taking centre stage on how we operate technology and go about our everyday lives. Our infographic demonstrates how we see this shaping [the future for community heating](https://www.switch2.co.uk/heat-networks/guide-to-community-heating/), and what you need to know about the smart home concept.**

** [Switch2 infographic the smart home concept](https://www.slideshare.net/Switch2Energy/switch2-infographic-the-smart-home-concept) ** from [**Switch2 Energy Limited**](http://www.switch2.co.uk)

 

**Watch our short video on** [the smart home and community heating.](https://content.switch2.co.uk/future-thinking-connected-homes)

**[![Watch the future of community heating](https://hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/319495/c77359f4-9b42-447c-8257-47ab1ff43070.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/319495/c77359f4-9b42-447c-8257-47ab1ff43070)**

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