Smart Home Integration or Smart Home Automation Systems can be as SIMPLE or as COMPLEX as the customer wishes it to be!
The system truly depends on "How Many Features or Systems the customer would like to have automated."
Keep in mind there tends to be specific brands of equipment that are compatible with each other to integrate completely. Additionally, there are several ways you can integrate these into your home: independently or through a main "hub." We can discuss the pros and cons of both options. Additionally, one advantage to using us, is that you are NOT getting a "canned" system. I can customize to your needs and comfort level. You can start small and add features as you wish. In some instances, I have also been able to write code to link features from two systems that are not necessarily compatible (ie Alexa and Google Home)
What is Smart Home Automation?
It is automation of your house, housework, and/or household activity. Smart Home automation may include centralized control of lighting, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), appliances, security locks of gates and/or doors and other systems, to provide improved convenience, comfort, energy efficiency and security. Smart Home automation systems for the elderly and disabled can provide increased quality of life for persons who might otherwise require caregivers or institutional care. There are new products coming on the market every day...so ask me.
A smart home automation systems integrates electrical devices in your home with each other. The techniques employed in home automation include those in building automation as well as the control of domestic activities. Devices may be connected through a home network allow control by a automation system, and may allow remote access from the internet (Do not worry. We can discuss the different ways this can be done and how to make your home more secure). Through the integration of information technologies with the home environment, systems and appliances are able to communicate in an integrated manner which results in convenience, energy efficiency, and safety benefits.
Some (of the many) Features to consider for your home automation:
Smart Home HVAC
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems can include temperature and humidity control, including fresh air heating and natural cooling. An Internet-controlled thermostat allows the homeowner to control the building's heating and air conditioning systems remotely.
Smart Lighting
Lighting control systems can be used to control household electric lights. Lights can be controlled on a time cycle, or arranged to automatically go out when a room is unoccupied. Electronically controlled lamps can be controlled for brightness or color to provide different light levels for different tasks. Lighting can be controlled remotely by a wireless control or over the Internet.
Audio-Visual
This category includes audio and video switching and distribution. Multiple audio or video sources can be selected and distributed to one or more rooms.
Automated Smart Shading
Automatic control of blinds and curtains
Safety and Security:
Smart Home Security Alarms
Smart Home Locks
Cameras
Motion Detectors
Smart Fire and Smoke Detectors
A household security systems integrated with a home automation system can provide additional services such as remote surveillance of security cameras over the Internet, or central locking of all perimeter doors and windows.
With home automation, the user can select and watch cameras live from an Internet source to their home or business. Security systems can include motion sensors that will detect any kind of unauthorized movement and notify the user through the security system or via cell phone.
The automation system can simulate the appearance of an occupied home by automatically adjusting lighting etc. Detection systems such as fire alarm, gas leak, carbon monoxide, or water leaks can be integrated. Personal medical alarm systems allow an injured home occupant to summon help.
Intercoms
An intercom system allows communication via a microphone and loud speaker between multiple rooms. Integration of the intercom to the telephone, or of the video door entry system to the television set, allowing the residents to view the door camera automatically.
The system truly depends on "How Many Features or Systems the customer would like to have automated."
Keep in mind there tends to be specific brands of equipment that are compatible with each other to integrate completely. Additionally, there are several ways you can integrate these into your home: independently or through a main "hub." We can discuss the pros and cons of both options. Additionally, one advantage to using us, is that you are NOT getting a "canned" system. I can customize to your needs and comfort level. You can start small and add features as you wish. In some instances, I have also been able to write code to link features from two systems that are not necessarily compatible (ie Alexa and Google Home)
What is Smart Home Automation?
It is automation of your house, housework, and/or household activity. Smart Home automation may include centralized control of lighting, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), appliances, security locks of gates and/or doors and other systems, to provide improved convenience, comfort, energy efficiency and security. Smart Home automation systems for the elderly and disabled can provide increased quality of life for persons who might otherwise require caregivers or institutional care. There are new products coming on the market every day...so ask me.
A smart home automation systems integrates electrical devices in your home with each other. The techniques employed in home automation include those in building automation as well as the control of domestic activities. Devices may be connected through a home network allow control by a automation system, and may allow remote access from the internet (Do not worry. We can discuss the different ways this can be done and how to make your home more secure). Through the integration of information technologies with the home environment, systems and appliances are able to communicate in an integrated manner which results in convenience, energy efficiency, and safety benefits.
Some (of the many) Features to consider for your home automation:
Smart Home HVAC
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems can include temperature and humidity control, including fresh air heating and natural cooling. An Internet-controlled thermostat allows the homeowner to control the building's heating and air conditioning systems remotely.
Smart Lighting
Lighting control systems can be used to control household electric lights. Lights can be controlled on a time cycle, or arranged to automatically go out when a room is unoccupied. Electronically controlled lamps can be controlled for brightness or color to provide different light levels for different tasks. Lighting can be controlled remotely by a wireless control or over the Internet.
Audio-Visual
This category includes audio and video switching and distribution. Multiple audio or video sources can be selected and distributed to one or more rooms.
Automated Smart Shading
Automatic control of blinds and curtains
Safety and Security:
Smart Home Security Alarms
Smart Home Locks
Cameras
Motion Detectors
Smart Fire and Smoke Detectors
A household security systems integrated with a home automation system can provide additional services such as remote surveillance of security cameras over the Internet, or central locking of all perimeter doors and windows.
With home automation, the user can select and watch cameras live from an Internet source to their home or business. Security systems can include motion sensors that will detect any kind of unauthorized movement and notify the user through the security system or via cell phone.
The automation system can simulate the appearance of an occupied home by automatically adjusting lighting etc. Detection systems such as fire alarm, gas leak, carbon monoxide, or water leaks can be integrated. Personal medical alarm systems allow an injured home occupant to summon help.
Intercoms
An intercom system allows communication via a microphone and loud speaker between multiple rooms. Integration of the intercom to the telephone, or of the video door entry system to the television set, allowing the residents to view the door camera automatically.
Some Smart Home Product Ideas from Amazon (THIS AREA IS IN PROGRESS WITH NEW ITEMS ADDED OFTEN):
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