Why Home Automation is Right for You!
It’s 5:30 in the morning. As I walk into the hallway, our lights have already turned on at a dim setting, softly lighting the way into the kitchen. The coffee maker turns on and the thermostat adjusts to our preferred morning temperature. Just after sunrise, the shades in the living room rise to let in the natural sunlight. These are just some of the subtle enjoyments provided by our own home automated products.
Is home automation right for you? Yes! Home automation can help everyone enjoy their home by managing lighting, privacy, energy efficiency, security and more! Once reserved for those who could afford large, expensive systems; today’s automated products are affordable to purchase, can be integrated into your home in stages, and are easy to manage with apps available on any smart phone or iPad.
One of the key benefits of many home automation products is saving energy. Your windows are one of the largest sources of your home’s heat and cooling loss, and while window coverings can help your heat and air conditioning run more efficiently, that is only if those treatments are opening and closing regularly at the right time of day. By programming automated shades to open and close automatically, you can consistently prevent cooling loss on a hot summer day or take advantage of heat gain on a sunny winter day. Add to this the ability to program thermostats and lighting and your energy savings can really add up!
Home security is another big advantage these automation systems provide. Doorbells and cameras can provide alerts for unusual activities when you are not home. Going on a trip? Lighting and window treatments can be set to mimic someone being home and deter opportunity theft. Not sure if you shut the garage door? A quick look at your phone and you can ensure it is closed.
This rapidly changing market of automated products can be overwhelming if you are just getting started, but you don’t need to go it alone! Contact automation professionals to help ensure you are getting the right product and functionality for you! We are always happy to help share our automation expertise at our in-home consultations. Just give us a call and we’re happy to assist!