New Technology to Include In Your Home Remodel
Smart Home Technology For a New Home Remodel
Technology has changed the way we communicate, work, learn, and consume. The newest trend changing the way we live in our homes is smart technology. In the past, the smart home was considered a luxury, but today it has almost become a necessity.
A smart home is efficient. A single device, for example, your smartphone, can control numerous home systems through the use of apps. A smart device allows you to operate your heating and cooling system from the garage at work to make sure your home's climate is perfect when you return home. You can turn on and off lights with a single click, and can even unlock the door when your kids come home from school and forgot their key.
A smart home can help you to be more energy-efficient, saving electricity and lower your utility costs. It's convenient and allows you to deal with a host of electronic gadgets from anywhere in the house... or the world! Draw the shades, turn on the lights, set your DVD to record your favorite show, monitor security, or even the contents of your refrigerator while sitting in bed.
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If you're planning a home remodel, consider adding a smart home component. It's a great way to attain peace of mind; smart devices can monitor the doors, windows, check for water spills, or close and lock the garage door from your office. You can have your lighting, shades, and sprinkler system turn on, off, or adjust at a specific time and customize almost every home function.
Here at Toulmin, we've been outfitting some of our clients with the latest smart home technology. Here are six cutting edge technological innovations we love!
• Arlo Ultra
In these difficult times, home security is an important element of daily life. The true smartphone incorporates technology into monitoring security. Arlo Ultra is a cutting edge 4K HDR camera system that features enhanced night vision, an integrated spotlight, a panoramic 180-degree field of vision, and clear distortion-free audio to keep homeowners safe.
Arlo Ultra is a part of a completely integrated home security system and works with all of the major platforms including Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant. Arlo Ultra and SmartHub deliver a high-performance 4K HDR quality image with a 180-degree directional field of view to give you a complete picture of your property.
With a motion-activated spotlight and the resolution to read key image details like words logos and license plates, the Arlo Ultra is a great addition to your smart home technology.
• Brilliant Switch
The Brilliant Switch is a great way to add smart lighting to any room in your house. With the Brilliant Smart Dimmer Switch, you can turn regular lights into smart lights, and make smart bulbs even smarter! You can turn lights on and off with motion detection and do much more.
When you combine the Brilliant Smart Dimmer Switch with a Brilliant Smart Home Control you can create the world's first integrated smart lighting and home control system. Add smart lighting throughout your home with easy to use controls built into the walls and accessible by touch, voice, motion, or a smartphone app! You can even create full “scenes” that include lighting, climate, music, and more!
• SONOS Move & In-Wall System
SONOS offers a variety of home entertainment products that offer bold sound for TV, music, and more powered by Amp. It provides high-quality audio fidelity in an integrated system that allows you to play different audio sources in different rooms of your house. Watch TV in the family room, while playing your favorite tunes as you relax in a hot bath in the master suite after a long day at work.
With SONOS in-wall by Sonance, you'll enjoy the brilliant sound without compromising space or design. Sonance is a collection of architectural speakers optimized for AMP that lets you create an invisible sound system in any room in your home. With Trueplay you can customize your sound system to match your room. Trueplay accounts for the size, construction, and layout of the room where your speakers are located and adjust them for the best possible sound.
Want a high-fidelity mobile system to enjoy your tunes outside while barbecuing, or hanging out in the pool with friends? SONOS move is weatherproof and drop-resistant voice-controlled battery-powered smart speaker perfect for outdoor listening.
• Grohe Sense Water Sensor
Grohe Sense and Sense Guard Systems monitor humidity and temperature detects water leaks alerts you when there is a problem and then shuts off your water automatically. With Grohe Sense, you'll enjoy intelligent and complete, 24/7 water security for your home.
Nothing is worse than a leak, blocked sink, or burst pipe while you're away at work or on vacation. Suddenly, without warning, you can come home to a ruined home and repair costs into the thousands! With Grohe Sense, you're protected 24/7! Water damage is the number one problem within a home. Never worry again with a Grohe Sense or Sense Guard system!
• Samsung SmartThings
SmartThings is a control center for your home that can help make life just a little easier. From the time you wake up until the time you go to bed, SmartThings controls every aspect of your home, from lighting to making coffee, to your entertainment. When you leave for work, SmartThings can turn off the lights, turn down the thermostat, and turn on the security cameras.
If it detects a problem while you're away, like a burst pipe, SmartThings will send you a video alert and notify the plumber. When you pull into the driveway, your garage door will automatically open and you'll walk into your home to your favorite music and dinner in the oven ready to serve.
SmartThings works to keep your home safe and secure, can help lower your energy costs, and can control a wide range of connected devices from both Samsung, and third party manufacturers.
• Ecobee
Ecobee is a home monitoring system where the modules work in concert with one another and your smartphone to automatically arm and disarm your home. It notifies you when family members and guests arrive and leave.
With an Ecobee subscription, you'll always know who's home, and it keeps a 14-day video history of everyone who comes and goes from your property. Control is simple with an all-in-one smartphone app. Ecobee devices work together to keep you informed about what's happening when you're away from home.
Create Your Custom Smart Home!
With technology creating a smart home can help keep your home comfortable controlling everything from the climate, to your music, to your home security from a single point, touchpad, or smartphone app. A smart home will provide you with peace of mind. You can use connected devices to monitor doors, windows, water spills, energy use, and more, from anywhere on the planet!
Along with adding comfort, here are three essential reasons to consider upgrading your home's technology during your next home remodel, including:
Security
From thieves stealing your packages off the porch, to break-ins and even terrorism, crimes are common today and you need to protect your home, family, and property. Smart homes allow you to make your home safe and easy to monitor from your smartphone.
Energy Use
Energy prices are rising and the world is getting more expensive every day! A Smart home allows you to monitor and control your utilities by reducing your energy use. For example, turn the thermostat down and the lights off when you're not at home to lower your utility costs. A smart home will even allow you to turn off lights and electronics when you go to sleep, saving you a huge amount of cash.
Life-Saving Alarms
Fire and theft are just two events that can destroy your home, or undermine the lives of family and friends. With a smart home, you'll not only monitor for fire or unauthorized entry, but you can also monitor and be notified of increased CO2 levels, water problems like a burst pipe, and more. Smart home alarms and notifications can protect your home and even save your life!
If you'd like to learn more about creating or converting your home to a smart home, give the experts at Toulmin Kitchen and Bath a call at (205) 366-0807. We're always happy to answer any questions you might have. Upgrading to Smart Home technology is fast and easy during your next home remodel. Call us today and arrange a free no-obligation consultation to discuss your project.
