Frequently Asked Questions
What is a smart home?
Smart homes automate and connect your household appliances, giving you more control than ever before. Everything is typically connected using WiFi, though it can also use radio protocols like ZigBee and Z-Wave. Another new option will be Bluetooth 5, which is said to be a potential technology for connecting smart home tech.
With devices connected to the Internet, you can setup:
- Remote control for adjusting the thermostat, lighting view cameras etc..
- Home automation based on schedules, motion, temperature, and more
- Voice control using Alexa, Google Home, Siri, and others
Why should I smart wire my home?
Smart home technology is trending up. Currently, 32.5% of US homes have some smart home gadgets, with projected growth up to 60.7% by 2021. But even with its rapid growth, many people are wondering if they really need to connect basic household objects like light bulbs to the Internet.But imagine life a few years ago before smart televisions. If you wanted to watch YouTube, you had to plug in an HDMI cable from your laptop. Now, it’s so much more convenient to pull up Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, music apps, and more all directly on the TV using its apps. Eventually, smart home technology will become as normal as smart TVs are.
A smart home can save you money: Smart thermostats reduce your energy consumption. Upgrading to a smarter home also makes it more secure, with connected lights and security cameras that can light up and record on motion to capture footage of intruders. In addition, smart home technology may increase the resale value of your home.
Is the smart home system complicated to use?
No. Yes your home will be high-tech but your life will be streamlined and more secure. Everything is controlled from a wall-mounted keypad, hand-held remote, tablet or smartphone, all labeled with the tasks each can accomplish with the touch of your finger.
Will you have to punch holes in my home to install audio and visual equipment or other smart home technology?
The most reliable connection in your audio, video or home automation system is always hard-wired, so we make every effort to run wires throughout your home – but we do so usually without making any holes. However, if we have to make a small opening in a wall or ceiling we will always ask you first. In some cases we may choose to use wireless devices.
When do you wire a new home for smart home technology?
New construction, renovations and additions to older buildings gives us the opportunity to implement a fully hard-wired smart home system. Everything is planned before the walls go up. Our technicians work in the new construction phase along with the electricians.
How long does it take to install smart home technology?
In most cases, it takes from one to three weeks for installation, although some projects can take longer. However, our clients become clients for life, which means anytime they have a question about how to operate their system we are there, which makes us unique in this business. Unless our clients understand every aspect of their system, our job is not finished.