tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76739016988416307262024-03-27T03:43:06.500-07:00Santa Barbara Smart Home BlogCentral Coast Audio Visualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17399071172844666430noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7673901698841630726.post-1709371633650902642018-07-05T18:33:00.003-07:002018-07-05T18:33:47.098-07:00Invisible Home Theaters"In the ’80s, overhead projectors were a huge ‘wow’ factor,” says Brian Gadson, L.A. audio-visual technician. Advancements in video and sound technology have removed the bulky projector, changing the look and feel of the space.
“Everybody seems to be traumatized by those old screening rooms with the ugly seats and all that black leather,” says Kishani Perera, an L.A.-based designer.
Now boxy chairs are being replaced by velvet and silk sofas. “People are saying, ‘Even though we are spending over $1 million on a screening room, we don’t want it to look like that,’” says Perera. “They want it to be more of an extension of the home.”
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Read more: <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/why-invisible-home-theaters-are-new-status-symbol-1121456" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/why-invisible-home-theaters-are-new-status-symbol-1121456</a>Central Coast Audio Visualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17399071172844666430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7673901698841630726.post-10348720538651179042018-06-27T07:02:00.002-07:002018-06-27T07:02:35.382-07:00Do Millennial Home Owners want Smart Homes?One thing we also know about millennials is that they are mindful of environmental sustainability. So, it seems logical that they would look for homes that are “smart,” allowing them to save energy and provide more convenience. Smart homes allow them to control heating and cooling, lights, and small home appliances remotely.
The older segment of this generation seems “sold” on smart home concepts, 38% of them already have purchased homes that are “smart” or have installed the technology. And 58% are interested in doing this. <br />
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Read more: <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewarnold/2018/06/27/more-millennials-are-becoming-homeowners-but-do-they-want-smart-homes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewarnold/2018/06/27/more-millennials-are-becoming-homeowners-but-do-they-want-smart-homes/</a>Central Coast Audio Visualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17399071172844666430noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7673901698841630726.post-30315762113417234642017-12-01T15:18:00.001-08:002017-12-01T15:18:05.074-08:00Smart Lighting that doesn’t require smart bulbs When people think about the design of their home, their minds often go first to the furniture and ecor. One oft-overlooked factor is the lighting. Too bright lighting can give residents a headache, while too dim lighting can cause squinting and bumping into things. While many smart lighting systems require smart lightbulbs in order to function properly, Deako doesn’t. What’s more is that this smart lighting system allows you to control the lights in your home with or without your mobile device. This means you can control the smart lighting even if you don’t have your phone handy. Want to save the current lighting scene so that you don’t have to reconfigure it every time? Simply use the app to save up to three at once.
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Smart home devices are getting more powerful every day as the prices continue to drop. All you need to get started is a smartphone and a dash of digital know-how to have a Jetsons-worthy home of the future. All of the recommended devices on our budget buyer's guide satisfy at least one of several needs: convenience, security or connectivity. Most of the gadgets are simple to use, with only a few requiring an involved installation process.
Home automation doesn't have to break the bank. In fact, a quick online search will likely reveal better deals than the retail prices we have listed here with each item.
Here's how to build a smart home on a budget for less than $100 per device.
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Read more: <a href="http://beta.latimes.com/home/la-hm-smart-home-devices-home-automation-budget-guide-20171127-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://beta.latimes.com/home/la-hm-smart-home-devices-home-automation-budget-guide-20171127-story.html</a> Central Coast Audio Visualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17399071172844666430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7673901698841630726.post-40291812080336761402017-12-01T14:57:00.002-08:002017-12-01T14:57:44.971-08:00Smart Home and KitchenThe microwave revolutionized cooking by heating food in seconds.
Now, experts say the kitchen is poised for another reinvention. The next wave will be fueled by smart appliances and voice technology.
Whirlpool has already teased a concept for the smart kitchen. It includes touchscreens that populate recipes from internet, a refrigerator that reminds you when you’re low on milk and the ability to heat up a meal.
While we’re still at years away from a fully connected kitchen, most of this technology already exists. The biggest challenge is getting devices made by different companies to communicate.
Zoe Leavitt, senior retail and consumer packaged goods analyst at research firm CB Insights, told CNN Tech the future of the kitchen comes down to one ingredient: data.
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Read more: <a href="http://wtvr.com/2017/11/30/in-the-future-your-kitchen-will-think-for-itself/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://wtvr.com/2017/11/30/in-the-future-your-kitchen-will-think-for-itself/</a>Central Coast Audio Visualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17399071172844666430noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7673901698841630726.post-50812737851370890432017-12-01T14:49:00.000-08:002017-12-01T14:49:12.169-08:00Smart Thermostats for Smart HomesThese days, almost any object can be connected to smart home: speakers, refrigerators, lightbulbs but when a person first decides to dip his toe into home automation, for his first smart purchase, he is overwhelmingly likely to choose… a thermostat.
Smart thermostats allow users to control their home’s temperature. Thermostats were among the first smart tech to emerge, but even in a world where smart devices abound, smart home thermostats remain among the most popular. Why?
Smart thermostats are surprisingly cheap — smart thermostat models can range in price from under $100 to just above $200, which is well below the price of other smart appliances, like refrigerators, dishwashers, and clothes dryers. Thus, a smart thermostat is a relatively small investment for those just interested in smart home technology.
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Read more: <a href="http://www.iotevolutionworld.com/smart-home/articles/435786-why-smart-thermostats-most-popular-smart-home-devices.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.iotevolutionworld.com/smart-home/articles/435786-why-smart-thermostats-most-popular-smart-home-devices.htm</a>Central Coast Audio Visualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17399071172844666430noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7673901698841630726.post-91703004275650444542017-10-04T17:18:00.002-07:002017-10-04T17:18:11.818-07:00Savant Unveils New Smart Thermostat With the introduction of its Multi-STAT thermostat, Savant joins the smart thermostat contingency with an elegant multipurpose solution complete with a built-in color touchscreen.
The Multi-STAT provides homeowners with access to Savant Scenes with a finger swipe of the color touchscreen. This feature provides them instant access to numerous automation events in conjunction with climate control such as lighting, entertainment and others.
The Savant Multi-STAT is compatible with HVAC systems, is configurable for either Fahrenheit or Celsius, and can be connected to a wide variety of indoor and outdoor temperature sensors, slab sensors and humidity sensors. Users can take advantage of Savant’s HVAC scheduler, as well as climate related notifications to their mobile device.
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Central Coast Audio Visualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17399071172844666430noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7673901698841630726.post-72572926753276858522017-10-04T17:09:00.002-07:002017-10-04T17:09:41.769-07:00New Smart Speaker competes with SonosGoogle has announced its smart speaker, the Google Home Max, which combines Wi-Fi streaming with the Google Assistant in a larger form factor than the company's first model. While the Google Home Mini appears to be modeled after the Echo Dot, the Max seems to be looking past Amazon and focusing on what Sonos is doing. The Max is a stereo speaker which supports Google's own Chromecast built-in protocol for Wi-Fi music. It offers multiroom capabilities and compatibility with dozens of apps, as well as the ability to work alongside "hundreds" of other products.
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Read more: <a href="https://www.cnet.com/news/google-home-max-speaker-aims-to-take-on-sonos/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cnet.com/news/google-home-max-speaker-aims-to-take-on-sonos/</a>Central Coast Audio Visualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17399071172844666430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7673901698841630726.post-15905935867203008292017-10-02T18:48:00.000-07:002017-10-02T18:48:34.210-07:00Millennials Want Smart HomesIt’s no surprise that millennials want smart home technology, but a recent survey conducted by Wakefield Research has confirmed it. Their findings showed that 86 percent of millennials are willing to pay more for smart home technology.
In fact, millennials are willing to pay an average of 20 percent more a month in order to secure a home with smart technology. They like electronic access, keyless locks, interconnected doorbells, mobile-controlled security systems, voice-activated assistants, and more.
Wakefield Research also asked baby boomers to share their thoughts on smart homes. About 65 percent of baby boomers said that they would pay more for smart tech in their homes. It’s significantly less than 86 percent, but still a good chunk of the home buying and selling population.
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Smart alarm and home security products generally fall into one of two categories. Products like Vivint and ADT Pulse will outfit your home with a custom selection of movement, door/window, and other sensors, fit control panels to your wall, and usually throw in 24/7 monitoring, all for a monthly fee.
The flip side is DIY systems. These are generally more expensive upfront, since unlike the pro-install models they’re usually not relying on subscription fees to cover the costs.
Low-power wireless has cut the cords, and in the process made do-it-yourself installation a headache-free affair. It can also makes these systems more friendly to those who rent rather than own their home. <br />
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Read more: <a href="https://www.slashgear.com/smart-home-security-neednt-be-complicated-29502237/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.slashgear.com/smart-home-security-neednt-be-complicated-29502237/</a>Central Coast Audio Visualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17399071172844666430noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7673901698841630726.post-11917078332638420432017-10-02T18:24:00.005-07:002017-10-02T18:24:44.041-07:00Smart Home SecuritySamsung announced partnership with ADT that will make automated smart homes even more secure. The companies are launching a new self-installed security product powered by Samsung's SmartThings platform and ADT's professional monitoring services.
The new Home Security Starter Kit from both companies comes with a security hub, two door and window detectors, and small motion detector. The security hub can also be used to control other SmartThings devices. But that's not all.
The package also comes with optional ADT security monitoring services. Homeowners will be able to choose a level of monitoring when they buy the new Home Security Starter Kit. <br />
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Read more: <a href="http://mashable.com/2017/10/02/samsung-adt-smartthings-partnership/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://mashable.com/2017/10/02/samsung-adt-smartthings-partnership/</a>Central Coast Audio Visualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17399071172844666430noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7673901698841630726.post-78219129122540981802017-10-02T18:19:00.003-07:002017-10-02T18:19:53.724-07:00Automated Window Blinds for Smart HomeBrunt, a Korean startup, has the answer to a question: where are all the smart blinds? The Brunt Blind Engine, a fully-funded campaign on Kickstarter, a device that turns most types of blinds into automated smart blinds, complete with Amazon Alexa voice control. That might seem steep, particularly considering Blind Engine doesn't include a blind, but as someone that has spent the better part of two years searching for a such a device, it's very reasonable indeed.
Lutron's Serena Smart Shades are well regarded, but cost $350 (plus another $150 for a smart hub). Somfy's motorised blinds require an installer, and don't integrate with third-party smart home tech. MySmartBlinds, a motor that attaches to existing blinds, is a good solution on paper, but reviews are poor. <br />
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Read more: <a href="http://www.wired.co.uk/article/brunt-blind-engine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.wired.co.uk/article/brunt-blind-engine</a>Central Coast Audio Visualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17399071172844666430noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7673901698841630726.post-18792579281453667502017-10-01T20:42:00.004-07:002017-10-01T20:42:52.281-07:00Smart Homes & Energy ManagementIn the last two years, energy management has taken a leap. In the past, our engagement with energy usage followed a monthly cadence, leaving us with little opportunity to take action. Like looking in a rear-view mirror, our printed utility bill showed how much energy the entire home consumed for the month prior. Occasionally, this included some generalized energy efficiency tips and basic community comparisons. If the consumer decided to act upon the data provided, the impact was difficult to discern due to all of the factors affecting energy use.
In our always-on, always connected world, consumers expect real-time experiences where they can access information from anywhere. Rear-facing, month-old views of energy use are not enough to meet the needs of today’s consumer and not enough to truly change behavior. They want to be empowered to engage and control their energy, resulting in a new relationship with their energy provider. Through these relationships, utilities can engage customers further – providing a pathway where they can not only access real-time information, but also act in real-time. <br />
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Read more: <a href="http://www.utilitydive.com/news/the-energy-driven-smart-home-has-arrived/505433/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.utilitydive.com/news/the-energy-driven-smart-home-has-arrived/505433/</a>Central Coast Audio Visualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17399071172844666430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7673901698841630726.post-7837863575576380612017-10-01T20:28:00.005-07:002017-10-01T20:28:49.453-07:00Los Angeles Times on Smart HomesAs more affordable smart-home technology enters market, tech companies are jostling to get their virtual home assistants in the door. Many are even teaming up with home builders to develop connected homes from the ground up.
In 2015, consumers bought 1.7 million voice-compatible devices, according to a report from analytics start-up VoiceLabs. Last year that number grew to 6.5 million. The company predicts that 24.5 million voice-compatible devices will be shipped this year, ready to field the requests of their owners to turn on the lights, lock the door or close the blinds and play some music.
Consumers can buy HomeKit accessories for their existing homes. Apple in August also announced a partnership with home builder Brookfield Residential to create a smart-home community.
Each of the 66 homes in the Los Angeles area development called the Collection comes with HomeKit built in, letting residents use an app to control the home or ask Siri to do it for them.
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Read more: <a href="http://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/hot-property/la-fi-hp-smart-homes-20170923-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/hot-property/la-fi-hp-smart-homes-20170923-story.html</a>Central Coast Audio Visualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17399071172844666430noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7673901698841630726.post-16165340742560874862017-10-01T20:16:00.002-07:002017-10-01T20:16:09.490-07:00Smart Home & Energy ProvidersGrowth of smart homes has accelerated over the past year. In 2016, 72 percent of consumers polled indicated they were unlikely to introduce smart-home technology before 2020. The respondents were also less inclined to pay for smart technology for the home.
The reason for the shift is part down to the launch and marketing of Amazon's Alexa and Google Home. Both have been influential on consumer attitudes. There remains, however, a large section of consumers who do not want to splash out for IoT devices. The challenge is for energy companies to convince them.
These drivers mean that energy providers need to adapt to the smart home concept and bring out services that either work in tandem with technology providers like Amazon, or bring out technologies of their own. There are risks with this, given the intense competition between energy providers. <br />
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Central Coast Audio Visualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17399071172844666430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7673901698841630726.post-30204067644971202292017-10-01T20:12:00.002-07:002017-10-01T20:12:31.997-07:00Smart Homes More AffordableIt's becoming cheaper to turn your dumb house into a smart one. Price has been the biggest hindrance to the expansion of the smart home. But recently, some of the biggest players in the smart home industry have helped lower prices to more acceptable levels for the masses.
Nest (thermostats), August (door locks), and Ikea (light bulbs) have led the way in providing cheaper products. Nest introduced a $169 thermostat that’s just as good as the original $250 version, and there’s also the Ecobee3 Lite at the same price.
August’s smart lock is now $149. Then there is Ikea, with its low-cost line of smart light bulbs. Ikea’s Trådfri smart light bulbs start at $12 for a white bulb, compared to $20 for a TP-Link or $30 for a Philips Hue bulb. <br />
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Read more: <a href="https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/9/28/16361394/smart-home-getting-cheaper-nest-august-ikea" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/9/28/16361394/smart-home-getting-cheaper-nest-august-ikea</a>Central Coast Audio Visualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17399071172844666430noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7673901698841630726.post-60858326534251290512017-09-20T13:43:00.003-07:002017-09-20T13:43:23.269-07:00Somfy’s motorized shades reviewWith the emerging market of motorized blinds and shades, Graber has partnered with the best motor and automation control specialists at Somfy. Each set of shades or blinds comes with uses Z-Wave technology to communicate with the blinds. The control itself has an in-built antenna, giving it an extended field of communication, but not messing with the sleek design of the remote. With the single-channel option enabled, the remote control allows the user to orient the blinds from virtually any spot in the common home. Installation of the blinds themselves can be a bit tricky, but not very time consuming if done correctly. The motor that does all of the heavy lifting runs off of 8 AA lithium batteries in an integrated battery case, or can be directly plugged into an outlet if one is handy. Once the motor is installed above the window, the shades can be controlled by the remote control, or integrated into a home automation hub like Wink or SmartThings.
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Central Coast Audio Visualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17399071172844666430noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7673901698841630726.post-23601403651105655282017-09-20T13:31:00.006-07:002017-09-20T13:31:59.664-07:00August adds smart locks and doorbell to Smart HomeAugust's Smart Lock Pro looks a lot like HomeKit-enabled Smart Lock. It works with Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant, but this version also adds in an August Connect as a bundled accessory. It has a new feature called DoorSense, which seems so logical that I'm stunned no one has introduced it before. It's essentially a door sensor built into the lock, with a second sensor accessory you either mount externally next to the lock or on the inside of the doorframe. With DoorSense, you can confirm that the door is actually closed (instead of simply locked or unlocked). <br />
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Read more: <a href="https://www.cnet.com/news/apples-iphone-x-iphone-8-lack-one-feature-on-the-galaxy-s8/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cnet.com/news/apples-iphone-x-iphone-8-lack-one-feature-on-the-galaxy-s8/</a>Central Coast Audio Visualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17399071172844666430noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7673901698841630726.post-5369637743773117692017-09-08T09:51:00.001-07:002017-09-08T09:51:44.550-07:00Control4's new control for smart homePart of the appeal of professionally installed smart home platforms like Control4 is that they come with on-demand access to technicians who can help you reconfigure your setup and keep things running smoothly. But now, the smart-home-as-a-service provider wants to help its customers call those technicians less often.
The problem comes when customers simply want to fine-tune their system. "In the past, that would require a phone call to a dealer or integrator," Control4's Director of Product Marketing Brad Hintze told me. "That's a hassle to homeowners."
Control4's answer: new, expanded controls for the company's 4Sight subscription service. This will integrate with over 10,000 Control4-supported devices and allow users to create rules that dictate how they operate. <br />
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Read more: <a href="https://www.cnet.com/news/control4-debuts-deep-user-controls-for-the-high-end-smart-home/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cnet.com/news/control4-debuts-deep-user-controls-for-the-high-end-smart-home/</a>Central Coast Audio Visualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17399071172844666430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7673901698841630726.post-55318538034963806232017-09-08T09:27:00.000-07:002017-09-08T09:27:05.073-07:00Los Angeles homebuilder builds smart home developmentMany worries come with owning a home: doors left unlocked, packages stolen, lights left on, etc.
One homebuilder is ready to make those anxieties a thing of the past.
Brookfield Residential has teamed up with Apple for new project — named The Collection — to create a smart-home community.
Located in the tech hub of Playa Vista, the contemporary homes feature the Apple HomeKit, which integrates home accessories such as lighting, thermostats, door locks and Wi-Fi into a user-controlled app.
Smart-home tech isn’t new but what makes the development unique is that the Apple HomeKit comes standard in every residence. Homeowners can use an iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch or Siri to control various elements of the home.
With spoken word or the touch of a button, doors can be locked, temperatures controlled, lighting managed and Wi-Fi enabled.
The company worked with Apple for about 15 months to integrate with the homebuilder’s specifications. Data from the home is encrypted and stored on the device, not the cloud, which gives consumers the most privacy.
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Read more: <a href="http://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/hot-property/la-fi-hotprop-smart-home-community-20170830-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/hot-property/la-fi-hotprop-smart-home-community-20170830-story.html</a>Central Coast Audio Visualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17399071172844666430noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7673901698841630726.post-22809791880850722182017-09-08T09:15:00.003-07:002017-09-08T09:15:41.128-07:00Building Smart Homes in CaliforniaSouthern California’s strong job market for knowledge workers has also made it a prime ground for smart home platforms that builders are rolling out as standard equipment in an increasing number of new homes.
While the smart home concept has been around for years, until recently individual devices or apps didn’t talk to each other and required an expensive and laborious integration process to sync them. Ultimately, that restricted users to a defined set of components, says C.R. Herro, vice president of environmental affairs for Meritage Homes.
But advances in technology are delivering smart home platforms that are more user friendly than ever. The systems operate on robust wi-fi coverage throughout the house, work seamlessly with a host of products, and link automatically to any internet-enabled household component, but also offer more control over energy and water use with timers and other settings.
Meritage, for example, recently introduced its M.ConnectedHome Automation Suite, a smart home platform that became available in its new homes. It features connected door locks, garage doors, doorbells with embedded video cameras, light switches, thermostats, and irrigation systems. All are centered on providing security and convenience to homeowners.
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Read more: <a href="https://urbanland.uli.org/development-business/building-next-wave-smart-homes-southern-california/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://urbanland.uli.org/development-business/building-next-wave-smart-homes-southern-california/</a>Central Coast Audio Visualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17399071172844666430noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7673901698841630726.post-51400892004127305002017-09-08T09:10:00.004-07:002017-09-08T09:10:49.796-07:00Affordable Smart Home InstallationsWouldn’t it be great to turn on your lights or adjust your home’s thermostat before you reached your front door? But being connected is expensive, right?
Smart home setups might seem out of reach, but some great products are on the market that don’t cost as much as you might expect. Discover how you can connect your home at an affordable price.
Convenience is probably the top reason most people want a smart home setup. Before you consider your options, decide what you want to connect. The list of connected devices is always growing. From security systems to thermostats, you’ll find something for every corner of your home, inside and out. <br />
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Before making decision, contact several companies before selecting one. Make sure they are licensed and always ask if the company runs background checks on employees. Ask for references and contact them about their experiences.
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Central Coast Audio Visualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17399071172844666430noreply@blogger.com52tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7673901698841630726.post-61704307628398037092017-06-04T17:01:00.000-07:002017-06-04T17:01:03.186-07:00Smart Home Increases Property ValuesSurvey by August Home found that most consumers cite home security as motivation to buy a smart home device.
The most obvious smart home security devices to use are cameras that detect break-ins; they can also be serviced by companies that can further assess the danger. Smart home devices can also detect an array of other threats: smoke, fire, carbon monoxide, moisture levels, radon, and more. Smart locks can also be locked or unlocked from afar, removing the hassles of lost keys and pricey locksmiths.
Even better, most smart home security products won’t drain your wallet as much as you might think.
When you sell your home, smart devices can boost your home’s resale value by up to 5%.
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Lower-priced systems are limited in coverage and require personal attention while more costly systems still include 24-hour monitoring.
Some new systems include smart technology, reducing the chances of a false alarm.
At its most basic, a smart security system includes a camera. <br />
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