In part one of this two-part blog series, we looked at some of the key areas to think about as you're getting started with the planning of any kind of home automation setup. From your overall plans to some initial themes surrounding home layout and more, there are several key areas to be thinking about as you get started with a smart home.
At AVI Systems, we're here to help. We offer a wide range of home automation solutions for Draper and other Utah clients, including home audio, lighting, security and surveillance, and numerous other areas. Here are some other important areas to cover during initial planning for your home automation setup.
Start Thinking About Fixtures and Devices
We left off in part one, talking about the general layout of your home and where you want to place your smart devices: light switches, doorbells, security cameras, and so on. Now we're going to look at the actual fixtures and devices themselves, from where you'd like them placed in your home or business to what kind of features would be most useful for you.
How do you envision using them? Would you like a custom smart door handle that lets you lock or unlock your front door, see who is at the door, and also control other lights in the home all from a single device? Or maybe you think using an Amazon Echo to do this would be more helpful, so you can ask Alexa to unlock the front door for you.
While thinking about what devices you'd like to install, think about how you'll use them and what's most important to you. This can help you decide on other significant features, such as the type of connectivity, range, and more, that would be best for your setup.
What Can Be Controlled and Monitored?
As you're thinking about your fixtures and devices, you'll also want to consider what can be controlled with them. While we all know that smart light bulbs are a must-have these days, they're just the start of many connected devices available in homes today.
From thermostats to door locks to garage doors and more, there's an endless list of connected devices to consider when planning your home automation system. Which of these is most important to you? Would you like a smart thermostat that can be controlled with your smartphone? Or perhaps more security cameras so you can keep a closer eye on things throughout the day and feel safer leaving for work in the morning?
Again, this is another area where having a discussion with an experienced home automation company in Draper or other Utah communities can prove invaluable. By working closely with you and understanding your overall goals, they can help you find the best solutions and devices to meet your needs.
For more on this or to learn about any of our other home automation services for Draper clients, speak to our team at AVI Systems today.