A Beginner’s Guide to Making Your Home a Smart Home
Wednesday, May 25th, 2016
If you’re the least bit technologically inclined, the up and coming trends associated with smart homes have probably caught your eye. Maybe you’ve even considered implementing a few of them as you build or renovate your home. The number one question most people have when turning their run-of-the-mill home into a fully-functioning smart one is: “Where should I start?”
When first embracing smart home technology, it’s important to start out with small changes and gradually work your way up to bigger ones. If you haven’t done so already, the first step you’ll need to take is to invest in a smartphone, which is essentially a personal computer you can carry in your pocket. All of your smart home devices will connect to your smartphone so you can activate them at the tap of a button, even remotely.
Next, you’ll want to make sure your Wi-Fi connection is strong and you have an adequate source of power for the smart home devices you want to use. Read more about how your router and power outlet placement can impact your smart home’s functionality.
Finally, you’ll want to begin installing the simplest of smart home devices first. Doing so will help minimize the learning curve and keep the transformation costs affordable. Here are a few interesting ones that we’ve found designed to save you time, money, and give you peace of mind.
When you’re comfortable with these smart home devices, you may want to expand your home’s upgrade further by adding more and connecting them to a digital point-of-command.
As Knoxville’s top home builder and renovator, we always aim to please. Schedule an appointment with us and we’ll show you how we plan to fulfill your smart home vision with a custom build or renovation.
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