In a world where technology is integrated into everything from lights to stereos to cars, smart home technology reigns. Almost everything we own is connected, whether it is a television or an alarm clock, and even more can be connected with the integration of various devices with a central control platform in the home, according to Audio Video Sales Manager Brett Boeker.
“When most folks think of smart home devices, they think of Amazon Echo or Google Nest,” Boeker says. “We don’t sell those devices, but we do integrate these devices to make your home more connected.”
With the help of home automation systems, people can connect and control their lives like never before, says Boeker. Consumers can control multiple home entertainment and technology systems with a single user-friendly interface utilizing smart home technology.
“There are systems which can be built right into homes that incorporate various keypads or touch panels that can activate certain automated scenes,” Boeker says. “You can have certain lights come on or certain music come or just have certain things happen, all at the press of a button.”
According to www.audiovideobcs.com, customers can create an “away” setting that will set back HVAC settings and turn off all lights, music, and TVs when nobody’s home; program a “party” setting that will set mood lighting and broadcast music wherever customers want it; and with a “nighttime” setting, customers can lower the temperature in their house without getting out of bed. The possibilities are endless.
“Someone could have a sophisticated home automation system that can do all kinds of neat things,” Boeker says. “You could have it be an alarm clock which wakes you up in the morning by playing certain things and having the lights turn on or you can have lights come on and off automatically to your presence or certain sounds.”
There are some fears associated with home technology, which has made it harder to integrate into modern usage. According to www.businessinsider.com, consumers are uneasy about being watched, listened to, or tracked by devices in their homes and this uneasiness has led to a decrease in smart home technology.
“I think if a lot less people had a fear of smart home technology, they would use it a lot more because it makes a lot of sense,” Boeker says in response to fears about smart home technology. “It’s so easy and hands-free; it’s just practical.”
Boeker believes what truly holds consumers back from purchasing and using smart home technology is the cost and maintenance associated with having such technology.
“Once people get to try it and like it, that’s all most folks need to be sold on smart home technology,” Boeker says. “But it does require a certain amount of maintenance to work well.”
For more information on smart home technology and what all can be done with it, visit www.audiovideobcs.com.
