3 reasons to make your home smart

Factory-built homes are well known for being customizable from A to Z, and especially designed to simplify your life and match your lifestyle. But did you know you can turn your home into a smart home through residential automation (home-automation systems)?

Increasingly popular in households, this electronic technology lets you remotely control your smart devices — such as the alarm system, heating, lighting, etc. Yet, residential home automation is more than just installing a few technological gadgets. With a smart home, you improve home management and increase security.

In this article, discover three reasons why you should consider it.

1. Security

Are you a snowbird — or the type to leave for entire weekends? It’s now possible to equip your home with security cameras and smart locks that you can control from your smartphone. You will no longer have to wonder whether you locked the door. Residential automation also allows you to activate or deactivate your alarm system at any time, provided you have internet access.

Moreover, this electronic technology allows you to simulate your presence using a “vacation mode.” To do so, you just need to program various lighting scenarios that mimic your daily routine. Ingenious, isn’t it?

2. Prevent damage

To prevent damage, have you considered smart detectors and flood sensors? Thanks to alerts sent to your phone, you stay informed of early signs of danger, their nature, and their origin. These technologies help prevent risks of fire and water leaks, and also aid emergency responders in case of a true incident.

Contrary to what one might think, this type of technology is available on the market at affordable prices. For example, a smoke detector from the brand Nest sells for around $150.

3. Think about the environment

With smart thermostats, you’ll be able to schedule the temperature of rooms in your home to suit your schedule. In this way, the temperature of your home can drop a few degrees as soon as you leave, and return to the initial temperature shortly before your return.

Also, controlling your water heater is a good way to reduce your home’s ecological footprint. Keeping water at temperature consumes a lot of energy — that’s why it’s better to monitor it!

Finally, controlling lighting by room and by time of day proves to be a clever way to consume less energy — in addition to reducing your bill.

And more!

Beyond practicality, why not personalize your rooms with smart speakers and colored lights that can adapt to the atmosphere you want to create — or even to the type of event you have in mind!

Tips

• Make sure to verify the real costs of the technology you choose, since some of them come with a mobile application that requires monthly fees.
• If your house is already built, your choice of electronic devices will likely be influenced by structural constraints. Therefore, it’s important to gather all necessary information to do things properly.
• Choose an installer certified by a Québec-based manufacturer.

In short…

Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or not, a smart home offers peace of mind. Some electronic devices can entail considerable costs, so we recommend you list your needs based on your lifestyle. Nevertheless, it’s possible to make wise choices.

For your residential project, don’t hesitate to contact one of our advisors.