4 Neat (and Useful) Things You Can Do With Home Automation
Learn how automation will make your daily life easier and more comfortable
Home automation systems are revolutionizing how we use and interact with our homes. A powerful automation system from Savant or Control4 can seamlessly connect multiple devices — AV, HVAC, lighting, shading, security, surveillance, outdoor entertainment, and more —and allow you to control your whole home from a single place.
With the press of a button or a simple voice command, your Denver, CO, home will respond to your every whim. Sound amazing? Then keep reading below to learn a few of the possibilities your smart home can unlock.
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Keep an Eye on the Kids
If you’re at work or on a business trip, your home automation system can help you keep an eye on your children. Program your system to alert you when the kids use their unique keycodes to unlock the front door, so you can be sure they made it home from school safely. You can also receive notifications if the children are trying to access off-limits areas, like a gun safe or liquor cabinet. When you’re at home, let the kids enjoy time in the pool or outdoors while you keep an eye on them through the surveillance cameras.
Entertain With Ease
Entertaining for friends and family is a blast, but parties can be a lot of work to host! Home automation can help you simplify tasks before and during an event. Create a “Party” scene that sets the lights to your desired ambiance, cues up a curated Spotify playlist, and locks the doors to off-limits areas (like the master bedroom or liquor cabinet). Then, throughout the party, all you need on hand is your smartphone to adjust the lights, music, and temperature as the evening wears on.
Secure Your Home for Vacation
Have total peace of mind on vacation, knowing your house is safe and secure while you’re away. On your way out the door, press the “Vacation” scene on the keypad in the entry hall to set the thermostat in energy-saving mode, arm the alarm, and lock the door behind you. A vacation scene can also instruct your lighting, motorized shades, and music to activate at random times throughout the day and give the impression that your house is occupied. Finally, program your system to alert you immediately if motion is detected on camera, a door is open, or a window is broken. Whenever you receive an alert, you can use remote access on your smartphone to check in on your home.
Put Your House to Sleep
Save yourself time in the evening by putting your house to sleep from the comfort of your bed. Schedule the lights in the kids’ rooms, living room, and master bedroom to flash a warning 30 minutes before bedtime, and have them slowly dim over the next half hour. Once you’ve crawled under the covers, press the “Goodnight” scene on your smartphone to turn off all lighting, lower the thermostat to a comfortable sleeping level, arm the alarm system, and activate soft track lighting in the hallways and bathrooms for nighttime visibility.
Harrison Home Systems is your trusted technology expert and home automation installer in Denver, CO, and surrounding areas. When you’re ready to enhance your lifestyle, give us a call or fill out an online contact form to connect with our team. We look forward to hearing from you!
