Home Automation: Key Benefits of Professional Installation
Despite improvements in the ease of setup, most home automation systems work best when designed and installed by a trained professional.
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Home automation has been inching slowly into the mainstream, and with new do-it-yourself focused systems hitting the marketplace hard and heavy, consumers are faced with the decision of whether to tackle the setup of a home automation system themselves or to hire a professional to do the job.
While you may save money in the short run by handling the task yourself, don’t underestimate the value that professional installation can add when making your decision.
There are many good reasons to pay for a professional, and the good news is that most manufacturers have implemented technology into their systems that can streamline the programming and installation process significantly.
Here are five reasons that will make you think seriously about hiring a professional home automation Dealer.
1. Smart Home Pros and Integrators Keep Up With Trends
Technology moves at a fast pace. What’s new today is often old tomorrow.
Professional home automation installers make a point to stay on top of and ahead of the curve when it comes to technology for the home.
They know what’s fresh and relevant, and what new developments are on the horizon. This insight is crucial when selecting systems for your home.
You’ll want to be able to rest assured that your automation investment is sound and will stand the test of time.
Learn more about the components of a whole home automation system:
- Smart Lighting
- Motorized Shades & Blinds
- Private Voice Control
- Whole-home WiFi & Networking
- Multi-Room Audio
- Home Theater & Media Rooms
- Home Security & Surveillance
- Outdoor TV & Audio
- Outdoor Motorized Shades & Bug Screens
2. Smart Home Pros and Integrators Understand Technology
Almost everyone has experienced the frustration of a home improvement project gone wrong.
Whether it’s a shoddy paint job or an afternoon kitchen update that turned into a month-long project, moments like these are when most people wish they would have handed over the paintbrush and drill to a pro.
The installation of a home automation system is no different. Rarely is setup as easy as the instructions make it seem.
Many times the problems have nothing to do with you or the system, but rather unforeseen obstacles like a weak wireless home network or poor structural integrity.
A professional automation installer should be able to work around the specific challenges your project presents and implement solutions to ensure your system works reliably.
3. Smart Home Pros and Integrators Customize Your Automation System
The functionality of a home automation system often hinges on the programming of its software, which should be handled by a professional.
Through training and ongoing education, they can perfect the skill of software programming so that they can tailor a home automation system to meet your precise needs and expectations.
These programming skills also come into play when integrating products with a home automation system.
For example, if there’s a particular product that’s incompatible with your home automation system, a professional home automation installer is usually able to troubleshoot and get the two communicating freely.
He or she is also able to personalize the system’s user interface (the menu of commands that is displayed on the screens of tablets, smartphones and touch screens) to be easy and intuitive for everyone in your family to understand and navigate.
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4. Smart Home Pros and Integrators Work Well With Other Professionals
The integration of electronics into your home will often involve professionals besides the home automation Dealer/installer.
A professional can ensure that people like your interior designer, contractor and electrician all understand the goals for your home automation system and are communicating and working together to achieve that goal.
5. Smart Home Pros and Integrators Provide Peace of Mind
System snafus are bound to happen when there’s technology in your house.
A professional installer can remedy the problem—whether the fix is a simple reboot which can be issued remotely or whether it requires some on-site sleuthing to resolve.
Do-it-yourselfers, on the other hand, may be left scratching their heads.
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Conclusion
Today, with what feels like an endless selection of smart home gadgets on store shelves, it's easy to get caught up in the idea of a DIY, hodge-podge-type home automation system.
Unfortunately, what usually happens when you go the DIY route is you end up having a bunch of different products that run independently from each other, all being managed through their own respective apps.
What's more, they don't communicate seamlessly with each other.
Whether you are building a new construction home or starting a large home renovation in Northeast WI, we have a solution for you. Get in touch with us over here at Evolved Habitat and we will help you discover what's possible in your home.
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