8 Frequently Asked Questions About Home Automation
Everything You Want to Know About Smart Home Living
What does it mean to live in an automated home? That’s what we’re here to share!
Innovative AV is a smart home automation company that brings smart solutions to homes across the McLean, VA, area. While some may think owning an Alexa speaker makes their home "smart," others still think smart homes are robotic science fiction.
In reality, smart home systems offer luxury and convenience while blending seamlessly into your home’s interior. Below, we answer eight commonly asked questions about home automation to help you get started.
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1. What Is “Home Automation”?
Home automation refers to a system that controls and automates home appliances, electronics, and lighting. Beyond manually accessing these devices, automation lets you program home devices to activate automatically. Imagine lights turning on when the front door opens—or shades lowering automatically when you turn on the home theater. Automation makes it possible!
2. What Can I Include in a Home Automation System?
If it’s electronic, you can likely include it in your smart home system! We can integrate audio speakers, subwoofers, media players, TVs, projectors, LED lights, motorized shades, security devices, HVAC controls, pool and spa controls, sensors, and more.
3. How Can I Control My Home’s System?
When you own a luxury automation system like Savant, you can control your home through the Savant app on your phone, tablet, wall-mounted touchscreen, or through wall keypad buttons and voice control.
4. When Is the Best Time to Install Home Automation?
For a superior automation experience, it’s best to install a wired system during a building or renovation project. That way, we can run data wiring through walls to ensure every device is connected to the control system. We can still install smart systems in existing homes but will need to get more creative with wiring and wireless connections.
5. How Reliable Is Home Automation?
Plug-and-play Wi-Fi devices are not known for reliability due to the unpredictable nature of wireless connections. Plus, many DIY smart gadgets don’t ‘play well’ with hardware from other manufacturers.
Luckily, sophisticated smart systems like Savant are much more dependable, thanks to the careful programming and design required. Whether wired or wireless, your smart devices have superior connection and reliability with a Savant smart home system. Savant also integrates with third-party devices, so you’re free to choose your preferred equipment.
6. Is It Complicated to Use?
Home automation is not complicated to use at all! If you’re familiar with handling a smartphone, you’ll have no problem navigating the rooms and devices on the Savant interface.
7. How Do I Install Home Automation?
When you partner with a smart home integrator like our team at Innovative AV, we’ll handle the installation process for you. From the kitchen to the bedroom and outdoor areas, we’ll connect all your home devices to a single control system.
8. Is It Worth It?
If you like the idea of simplifying everyday life, improving home security, and saving energy, then we’d definitely say home automation is worth it! You’ll save time each day and create a homier atmosphere with a system that knows your needs and preferences.
Interested in learning more? Contact Innovative AV for a free consultation and discover more about our home automation solutions in Virginia.
