Catching the Wind: The History of Weather Forecasting and Home Climate Stations

What’s the weather going to be like today?" It is the most asked question in human history. Knowing the weather dictates what we wear, how we travel, and how we plan our lives. At Smart-EaseOn, we love how smart technology has brought meteorological precision right into our living rooms.

The History: From Barometers to the Evening News For centuries, predicting the weather was based on folklore and watching the sky. The scientific shift began in the 17th century with the invention of the barometer (to measure air pressure) and the thermometer.

By the 20th century, families gathered around the radio, and later the television, to wait for the evening news to give them a generalized forecast for their entire city. You had to wait for the meteorologist to tell you what to expect, and the data was rarely hyper-local to your specific neighborhood.

Hyper-Local Smart Forecasting Today, you don't have to wait for the news, and you don't have to settle for a generalized city-wide forecast.

• Voice-Activated Forecasts: While getting dressed, simply ask your smart voice assistant for the weather. It will instantly read you the hyper-local forecast, wind speed, and chance of rain for your exact zip code.

• Indoor Environment Monitors: The weather outside affects the climate inside. Smart sensors can monitor your home's indoor humidity and temperature, seamlessly triggering your Smart Humidifier if the winter air gets too dry.

• Automated Climate Reactions: With smart home integration, your home reacts to the forecast. If a sudden heatwave is predicted, your smart blinds can automatically close at noon to keep the house cool, saving your AC from working overtime.

Always Be Prepared Bring the power of a meteorological station into your home. Explore our Smart Home & Security collections to create a living space that intelligently adapts to the world outside.