Home Automation

Home Automation with Sound Matters

Home Automation can integrate all of your technology which includes: all your locks, audio, video, alarm & surveillance system, thermostats, lights, shades and adds the ability to control your energy use; all from one location. Programs can be set up to raise the shades at 10 am, turn down the AC, then at 4 pm start to cool down the house slowly to conserve energy so it’s cool when you get home.

Lights can be turned on at 5 pm so that your home is well lit when you arrive home.  Scenes can be created for your lighting; such as party mode.  All the lights throughout your home dim to preset levels with the press of one button.

Benefits to Home Automation

Multimedia – Smart home multimedia systems are a popular choice because they are quite convenient for users. This allows you to stream movies and shows directly from your television through services like Hulu or Netflix.

Secure Living –  There are also technologically advanced security systems that can be installed to make your home safer, which gives you the peace of mind you are looking for. Smart home security systems have cameras and motion sensors that help keep your home safe as well as links directly to a private security company or the local police station so that they can see if something is going wrong. Smart home technology also includes smart doorbell and lock solutions to maximize security. Smart doorbells will take pictures of people who ring your doorbell or active motion and allow you to communicate with them through your smartphone whether you are home or not. Instead of key locks that are traditionally used, you can use fingerprint or key card solutions.

Smart Energy Savings – Smart homes are actually energy-efficient, which is so great in a time when energy costs seem to be rising. For instance, there are smart thermostats that you can install that can help you adjust your thermostat when you are not home and adjust temperatures based on your schedule. If you are not home, it may reduce the temperature so you are not paying to heat your home while you are not there.

You can then use your phone to essentially preheat your home before you get home. You can also have smart lighting in your home, which can not only be an energy efficient option but it can also help your security. You can turn lights on and off even if you are not home through your smartphone, making it appear someone is there and making your home less desirable to thieves. This will also allow you to turn off lights that you may have forgotten before you left the house or while you are already comfortable in bed, which helps reduce your electric bill