2. A SMART HOME is:
a house or apartment equipped with
special structured wiring
enabling occupants to program and
remotely control an array of automated
home electronic devices by entering a
single command.
10. The key, however, is linking the
systems/appliances so that they can be
centrally controlled.
Most likely, there are already companies in your area
providing these
“resident integration services.”
Most provide connectivity, equipment, software
and services,
12. 1. See if your integrator is certified by a
professional organization such as
the Custom Electronics Design and
Installation Association
– the global trade association for companies
that specialize in planning and installing of
custom electronic systems for homes.
13. 2. Ask for references where
similar installations have been
performed and call or visit them
if possible.
14. 3. Make sure your contract covers
difficult access
since older homes may present surprises
such as double bricking or plaster walls.
15. 4. If you are building a house, the
integrator can put in the
“structured wiring” to serve your
home automation needs. They can
also retrofit existing homes.
16. 5. Can your existing computer be
used to offset some of the cost?
Possibly, however, that will
depend on its generation, speed,
storage and other factors you can
explore with your residential
integrator.
17. As Smart Homes have yet to
become the norm,
also think of what a
fantastic resale feature
and added value upgrading to a
Smart Home system will
contribute to your home.
18. Adapted from:
“Smart Homes – What’s Out There?”
Originally published on:
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
http://www.bhgrealestate.com/Live/Remodeling/Project-Planning/Smart-Homes---What-s-Out-There-.html
