Modern homes run like machines, with a range of automated systems that work separately and in conjunction to keep your living spaces humming and ready for action. Today’s homes can have the front porch light on right before you pull up in the driveway, the front door unlock when you step foot on the porch, and the thermostat ready at 73 degrees for maximum comfort. Home automation is not just the future – it’s here, it’s affordable, and we’re here to help you. Here’s what you should know about optimizing the automation in your home.
How Home Automation Works
Home automation refers to a series of functions designed to make homes more comfortable, convenient, energy efficient, and secure. Systems that can be automated include:
- Lighting
- Heating
- Ventilation
- Security systems
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment systems
- Appliances
We can help you connect all of these systems and devices into a single network linked to your smartphone so that you can either manually control them, or set automatic settings such as having your thermostat turn on when the geolocation feature of your phone registers that you’re within a ten mile radius.
How Home Automation Can Make Your Life Easier
- The convenience of control: Who doesn’t want to save time and effort and adjust all the systems in your home from the comfort of your couch? Turn lights on and off, lock and unlock doors, set alarms, and adjust the thermostat by tapping a few buttons on your phone.
- Save energy with pre-programming: Pre-programming smart lighting systems and thermostats to turn on or off depending on your location can save a significant amount of energy. You can also program smart lighting systems to do the same thing for empty rooms to cut down on your light bill, and monitor total energy consumption to adjust accordingly.
- Secure your home: Keep an eye on your home anytime, anywhere when you install a smart security system. Your phone will alert you if someone enters your home or if any unusual occurrences happen close to your home. You can also remotely lock and unlock doors, getting rid of the age-old anxiety people often have about forgetting to close a garage or having to let someone in when they’re out.
- Keep your home safe: You can be alerted via a smartphone app immediately if an emergency occurs. For example, if there is smoke or fire in your home, smart smoke detectors will notify you and allow you to take immediate action.
- Unified entertainment systems: Consolidate the control of your music system, home theater system, and any other entertainment systems onto one device.
- Raises the value of your home: There’s a high demand for smart homes in the modern housing market. Homes that have been integrated with automated systems often sell for more than similar homes that are unautomated, so an investment in home automation is also an investment in your home equity.
Contact Us Today
Ready to take advantage of technological advancements and bring your home into the 21st century? Call Creative AV in Miami, FL for comprehensive home automation services today.
