(Retro)Fit for the Modern Lifestyle

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• Frame the discussion
• Identify key trends
• Determine the need
• Define best practices

Electronics come before furniture

Moving in requires a digital wheelbarrow.

More examples: Finally moved in …
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Technology is ingrained
in our lives.

The Ford Focus

Integration at your fingertips

Active monitoring systems

• Voice‐activated technology
• Connects multiple Bluetooth phones
• Connects Bluetooth media players
• 6‐disc MP3 player with surround sound
• Satellite radio
• Selectable LED lighting
• Energy efficient
• Integrated remote controls
• Recyclable materials
• The Ford Focus
Electronic safety systems
• Active system monitoring
• Vehicle Health Report

$20,210
$360/month
The Ford Focus

Hotels

Airports

Commercial buildings

$200

Determining the need

Multiple providers

Determining the need

HDTV also a factor

Other considerations

Give your brain a workout.

Consider everything.

Talk to Operations

Check the electronics store.

Other applications?

Questions to ask

How do we handle HDTV?
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How do we manage Wi‐Fi?
What happens when residents
complain about the signal?
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What is an acceptable
Internet speed?
In two years? In ten?
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Do we need to offer premium
services to our residents?
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Deciding when

NO

When are you
retrofitting for?

Something to leave
you with…

Starting with this…

…Could leave you with this.

What are you driving?
The Ford Focus

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