Times change. But not as fast as technology. The home you’re living in right now was more- than-likely built in another era, long before technology became the driving force it is today.
In the ’70s, ‘80s, and ’90s, homes were built to satisfy the building codes, electrical needs, and safety issues of the day. And why not?
Who could have ever imagined the surge of technological wizardry that would so dramatically change our world and shape our lives?
Fast forward to today. Homeowner demand for technological enhancements is steadily on the rise, and the cost is continuing to drop. If you’re thinking about building a home, it just makes sense to add those home automation features in the early phase of planning, especially if you’re building custom.
It’s the perfect time to set up a house-wide wi-fi network, install a system that lets you control heating/lighting/cooling/security from a single integrated touch-screen, or create a home theater with superior video and sound.
With so many possibilities, the sky truly is the limit!
Home or Away – Control and Convenience
The ‘smart home’ has arrived! Home automation is on the upswing, and homeowners are eager to incorporate an integrated home system with the ability to access everything from thermostats and security systems to cameras and lighting… all from a single touch-screen.
Think about all the things you’d like to monitor from your computer, tablet, or smartphone – your surveillance system, your temperature settings, your smoke/CO detectors, your indoor/outdoor lighting—maybe even your new cutting-edge ‘smart’ refrigerator to see if you’re out of milk.
Then think about all the ‘fun’ things you could add, like a multi-functional media room and outdoor living space, both with access to a house-wide DVD and music server.
What if that media room had remote-controlled blackout drapes for the windows… or maybe hi-def speakers in the walls to optimize sound quality? And what if, in the outdoor living space, there was a big-screen hi-def TV mounted over a full-sized gas log fireplace?
The possibilities are endless!
When you build your new custom home, it’s the perfect time to go for all the technological bells and whistles… the kind you may have previously only dreamed about.
Don’t Forget About Lighting
There’s a lot to think about as you consider how lighting affects the flow and function of your home – such as the way light and color interact, the way natural light changes throughout the day, or the way different bulbs use energy and affect your mood.
After you’ve picked out the flooring, the finishes, the paint colors, and all the custom touches, it’s essential to enlist the help of a trusted lighting professional to help illuminate your vision and bring your dream home to life.
Once you understand how light and color interact and can explore all the options, you will be able to create a cohesive light scheme that can affect the flow, function, and mood of all the living, working, sleeping, and play spaces throughout your home.
A ‘smart’ scheme that can be done efficiently, effectively, and most importantly… wirelessly from your phone, computer, or tablet!
Control your home from your phone…
“We call it Control4 Technology”, Genesis Audio president John Senters explains. “It’s an integrated LED system that relies on the home itself, and the wants and needs of the homeowner.
Everything is controlled by your phone or a single remote: the thermostat, the security, the outdoor lights, the speakers, the blinds, the draperies.”
But the star of the show is the Control4 lighting system — an energy-efficient system that reacts to natural light and adjusts as needed throughout the day.
For example, if it’s grey in the morning, the lights turn up… if it’s bright outside, lights go lower. “When the light changes throughout the day,” Senters continues, “it just seems to lighten the mood and make you feel good!”
Home theater – superb hi-def video and sound
We can offer a home theater, and you know we mean business. From room design, to remote-controlled room darkening blinds, to superior video and sound… this is the place to relax, unwind, binge-watch Netflix… whatever!
This is no ordinary home theater; it features high-def equipment throughout. That’s what delivers the ultimate home theater experience with next-level video and sound. And the best part is, it’s all controlled by your smartphone or a single remote.”