Your questions answered.
It is a regular home with appliances, lighting, and electronic devices connected to the internet to enable remote monitoring and management. The homeowner enjoys the convenience of securing, operating, and monitoring their house even from another side of the world. Connected devices include lights, security systems, cameras, audio and video systems, televisions, thermostats, and sprinklers.
Streamlined installation: The design, installation, project management and programming are all done within the company; there is no blame game. Hassle-free installation and aftersales: We have electricians, technicians, supervisors and designers all within our team.
The first and foremost reason to buy a home automation system is for comfort and security. Other benefits include convenience, remote access, savings, and peace of mind. Some home automation systems have become so accessible and advanced that homeowners across the country are upgrading their homes.
There are a variety of devices and appliances that get connected and controlled in a smart home setup. The most common ones fall into four categories: lighting, climate control, entertainment, and security.
Yes, smart homes are increasingly affordable.
Home automation is in high demand, and thereby increases home value. Today, everyone wants to enjoy advanced technologies. When a house uses smart technology, the homeowner can most likely raise their asking price. It would be best if the homeowner worked with a licensed real estate agent to ensure your price falls within what the market can bear.
The best time to install home automation is while building a new home or renovating an existing one. In these cases, wiring is much more accessible.
Home automation makes sure that your home uses resources like electricity and water more effectively in order to reduce waste. Besides increasing security and convenience, home automation can indeed make a difference, giving you smaller utility bills. Save energy with energy management devices like smart power strips and switches that can turn off lights and appliances when not in use. For instance, lighting controls can be set on a timer, preventing lights from staying on all day. You can also get smart lightbulbs that work with motion sensors and respond to people leaving or entering a room, thus saving energy and money.
A variety of smart home devices and systems are currently available on the market. Each of these come with a unique set of features and different specifications. You may get confused about what to choose with so many options. Make sure that the gadgets you add are compatible with each other or just go ahead and get yourself a smart hub that will bridge any gaps. The market today has smart home devices from popular brands like Wink, SmartThings, Google Home, Amazon Echo, etc. Wink Hub 2 supports BLE, Z-Wave, and Zigbee. It also integrates with Philips Hue, Amazon Alexa, Canary, Lutron, Canary, and iHome. Samsung SmartThings also supports several protocols, working with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Z-Wave standards, and Zigbee. Amazon Echo integrates with Philips Hue, ecobee, Insteon, Honeywell, Nest, and Belkin WeMo. Google Home is the latest hub offering fewer product integrations when compared to Amazon Echo and Samsung SmartThings.
Home automation saves money and time. Here are some further benefits of home automation:
Making your whole house smart is NOT necessary. Prioritise and then decide whether to invest in a full-scale home automation network or in separate smart gadgets. If you want to automate your whole house, there are tons of home automation solutions you can choose from, including climate control devices, access control and security elements, entertainment technology, lighting controls, and energy management tools. To help you stay within budget, you can plan your purchases in stages. Be sure to choose your devices carefully because not all devices are compatible. You must verify that the devices or systems you want to buy work together.
Basic home automation systems will transmit a command out and just believe that it is actioned. However, more complex home automation systems will first send a command and then wait for a response. A variety of actions can be executed if a response is not happening. Home automation systems are reliable, but if you go in for the more complex devices and systems, then the cost also becomes higher, along with the need for a skilled specialist for the installation process.
The three most sought-after devices are lighting, heating, and television/music system control.
Security alarms and CCTVs help protect property from thieves. Technology has taken security to the next level – you can now set up monitoring devices connected to the home automation system. This helps the property owners take control and oversee the property if an intruder tries to enter, even when away from home.
Smart home technology is a very good option for businesses, allowing you to control conference systems, smart TVs, security, lights, surveillance and audio from a single console.
Hard wiring is a good and reliable option for home automation systems. We strive to avoid drilling holes, but in some instances, when it is unavoidable, we always ask you in the first place.
A smart home automation system lets technology take care of your home and business. Every device connected to the home automation system can be controlled through a remote or an app installed on a smartphone or tablet. For instance – If you are going out, you can tap “Away”, and all the activities programmed while in Away mode happen instantly.
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