The old adage is true—a house is never finished. While you may be satisfied with your home’s most crucial elements, it’s always worth considering upgrades that will make your living space more comfortable and efficient. If you’re looking for a new home project to take on, why not consider installing a smart home system? Smart home features can help you strike the perfect balance between modern technology and comfort.
Smart home automation is the best way to elevate the efficiency and comfort of your home. However, it can be difficult to choose from the ever-increasing variety of smart home features available today. To make it easier, we’ve listed some of our favorites:
- Wi-fi enabled security. These devices are a great way to make your home safer. Accessories like doorbell cameras, glass break sensors, alarms, and more can allow you to monitor your home remotely, providing the comfort and relaxation that comes with knowing your home is being monitored in real time. Smart locks can also be connected via wi-fi, allowing you to control home access wherever you are.
- Switches and outlets with built-in timers. Electrical outlets and light switches with built-in timers are a simple way to automate your home. You can control switches and outlets with an app or set a timer to turn on certain hubs while you’re away. This is a wonderful way to make sure that your house lights aren’t ramping up your energy bill. Timed lighting also allows you to give the impression that someone is at home while you’re away, preventing break-ins and other crimes.
- Voice-activated smart hubs. Connecting the devices in your home to voice activation is one of the most convenient ways to control them. Smart hubs such as Amazon, Alexa, and Google Home connect all your devices, allowing you to complete many different home actions with a simple voice command.
Installing these devices correctly is essential to ensuring your devices and their electrical connections are running smoothly. Located in Virginia Beach, Nipper Electric offers high-quality smart home installation. We’ll help you ensure your home is prepared for a smart home setup and ensure your system is configured properly. Schedule a quote today.
