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What is a "Smart Home"?
For some it may be something as simple as remote or
automatic control of a few lights. For others, security may be the central
application. Still others may want advanced controllers or use voice
recognition. As a very basic definition, we tend to refer to home automation as
anything that gives you remote or automatic control of things around the home.
Adding home automation to an existing home is surprisingly affordable and
simple. Most automation devices run through your existing home wiring and
require no new wires!
Home automation makes life around the home more convenient, safe and fun!
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Ever heard of a "Smart Home"?
Not that yours is "under-intelligent", but we have a great line of systems to make your house work for you!
What can be automated?
Lighting
Probably the most popular control category and a great way to get started with
home automation. Dim fixtures you could never dim before, control them
from anywhere in the house (or world via the Internet).
Security Systems & Access Control
Have your home call you and/or loved ones if there is an alert status. You can
monitor for non-traditional security events like water in the laundry room or
basement. Additionally, you can unlock the front door to let friends in or close
the garage door from your office via the web.
Home Theater & Entertainment
Just imagine replacing that pile of remotes with just one controller. Now,
imagine not having to know all 10 steps to starting up your home theater - just
press the HBO icon and your home automation products/system will do the rest.
Built-in speakers are especially popular with homeowners as they provide
beautiful sound throughout the house while adding no clutter whatsoever.
Phone Systems
Phone systems which are usually used for small business applications are
surprisingly convenient in the home. With caller ID and a home automation
controller you can even screen your calls for only those you wish to cause your
phone to ring. Voice control software turns every phone in your home into a
remote controller.
Thermostats
Remote control thermostats allow you to adjust the temperature from bed at night
or even from a cell phone while on your way home (or to your 2nd home!). They
can even trigger a notice to you if the temperature gets too low (freezing
pipes) or too high (pets, plants, etc.).
Irrigation
Have your sprinklers turn on only when it's dry... or even turn the sprinklers
on when there's motion in the yard at unwanted times - imagine someone trying to
explain their wet clothes to the police!
Networking
Home automation can be accomplished using various types of connectivity. What's
great is that many of today's home automation products need no new wires - so
they are perfect to retrofit into an existing home. If you are building new, or
doing a major remodel, please consider adding networking, audio, video and
control wiring while it is easy and relatively inexpensive, later on you'll be
happy you did.
and Anything Else You Can Imagine
Almost anything you can imagine can be automated, and we're working on the
exceptions to that! We also offer Central Vacuum systems for your home
(yes, they can be integrated, too!).
Call
us at (603) 608-3331 to discuss the intelligence of YOUR home!
Images
and Excepts
courtesy of SmartHome®, Inc. and
Home Automation, Inc.(HAI®), respectively.
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