You may already know what you can automate in your home, but you might not know the value of doing so or how to set up such a system. Below, we’ll discuss what home automation is, why people turn to this technology and how home automation can work for your Palm Springs, CA, home.
What Is Home Automation?
Home automation is when you program certain devices on your property to perform their designed functions automatically. When you automate the devices in your home, you don’t have to take the time to change their settings manually. When it comes to turning on the light on your porch, for example, you don’t have to get up and walk to the light switch to turn it on.
When you automate your HVAC system, it keeps your home comfortable for you. You could also program your humidifier or air purifier to maintain the indoor air quality of your home.
Why People Are Turning to Home Automation
There are several reasons why more people are turning to home automation. Some people enjoy the novelty of turning on their interior lights without needing to do so manually. Others enjoy the improved security that home automation brings them.
Home automation’s security side includes smart garage doors that close themselves, outdoor lights that turn on when they sense motion, and smart locks you can turn on or off with an app. There are even security doorbells that let you see who is at the door.
Control
This aspect of home automation lets you control devices with a few taps of a button. You don’t even have to be home to access your automatic devices. If you’re at work outside the home or even on vacation, you can access your security camera remotely to see what’s going on.
You can even move the security camera to look around the home or outside of the house. Additionally, you can access your thermostat to heat your house in the winter before you come home. Simply use an app on your mobile device to adjust the thermostat remotely to make sure you’ll have a comfortable indoor temperature by the time you arrive.
Monitoring
Even if you don’t access your automated devices to change a setting or move your security camera, you can still monitor your devices. You can view your live feed from a smart security camera through an app.
You can also monitor your home’s energy usage remotely to check if there are any lights on at home, for example. You can even check the status of your HVAC system to see when it needs maintenance.
Automation
Once you set up and program your devices, you don’t have to worry about doing a task manually. Your smart doorbell will send you an alert if someone is at the door, and you can have the live video sent to your television if you’re watching TV. If you’re not at home, you can use your phone to view the live feed and talk to the person at the door.
How to Set Up Home Automation
When you’re considering setting up smart home automation, you must first choose which system you want as your base. Next, you need to choose the control protocol your device will communicate with, such as Z-Wave or Wi-Fi. After that, you can choose which types of products you want to automate and the systems and appliances you want to integrate.
If it’s time for you to dip your toe into the realm of home automation, our certified contractors are here for you. Whether you want better security, or the money-saving benefits that home automation provides, we have solutions. Contact Vic’s Air today to learn what we can do to help with your smart home automation needs.
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