Reynolds Bickerstaff What is a Smart Home?
Highlights
- Smart Home & Home Automation
- Benefits & Features of a Smart Home
- Service Providers
Home Automation or Smart Home is the new conversation among Home Owners and Real Estate Agents nationwide. What is a Smart Home? A Smart Home is one that provides its home owners comfort, security, energy efficiency (low operating costs) and convenience at all times, regardless of whether anyone is home, according to SmartHomeUSA. Home Automation refers to the automatic & electronic control of household features, activity & appliances. So if your home has automation control of some features within it, then you are living in a smart home.
Automating your home provides you access to your home’s features, remotely from your phone or tablet. Want to know what is happening at your home while you are away? You can receive notifications via email/text alerts when the following actions occur:
- Door unlocking or opening
- Window sensor triggered
- Motion detected on camera
- HVAC System not functioning properly
Lower your utility bills by automating your interior/exterior lighting and thermostat settings. Peace of mind has never been more important or more affordable.
Know your family is secure in your home with these features:
- Doorbell camera
- Arm/Disarm your alarm remotely
- Lock/Unlock doors remotely
- Watch your child come in from school
Several national/global companies offer Home Automation Kits installed by professional technicians for a lump sum or low monthly fee. Read the small print for contract terms, as most providers require a minimum 3 year commitment. Xfinity, a Comcast Company, offers internet, TV, monitoring, and home automation if you are located in their coverage area. Vivint, recently featured in Forbes Magazine, is one of the world’s biggest smart home providers. Bigger isn’t always better though. If you are looking for a locally owned/operated home automation company, contact ACOM. They have offices throughout the state of GA and are based in Columbus, GA.
Home Automation is an important feature buyers consider when searching for a home. If you are considering selling a home, talk to your real estate agent about the steps you need to take to effectively market your home as a Smart Home.
another sign of a smarthome is a homeowner who recognizes the immense and long term value of the property tax freeze.
thank you for reading this post and commenting Hal.
After reading this I am seriously considering getting home automation. I’m just thinking about how much money I can save from cutting my power bill down which would really help out a poor graduate student like myself. I really appreciate the explanation of all the new features!