Door and windows are the most vulnerable parts of your home, as they can be opened. There are multiple ways to secure them, some include locks or security cameras. But there is another way to secure your home and loved ones, and it comes from the source of door and window sensors.
You might consider the current garage opener already to be automated, since they open and close with the click of a button. But there is significant improvement to be made with these couple additions. Let me explain:
Fall has officially arrived and the temperature will slowly but surely go down. Maybe not as much as we all might want it to, but this means that outdoor parties are starting again. And it couldn't come at a better time, because technology is moving fast making it much more accessible and affordable.
As a homeowner, you spend a lot of time perfecting your curb appeal by selecting flowers, trees, plants etc. But when night falls, all of that goes to waste if you don't have the proper lighting that lifts your yard up at night. Make the most of your investment by adding outdoor lighting that will add beauty to your evening curb appeal. Here are some tips and tricks:
Blinds can be a hassle. Just imagine after a long day, you finally sit down with a glass of wine and the sun is beaming in your eyes. You will have to get up, find which blind will give you your peace and which blind will take out the glare on the TV and then sit back down (to probably realize you didn't close the blind far enough..) Here are some reasons why you should choose automated blinds instead!
Automated technology, or artificial intelligence, has been around for a while, however it is picking up speed now. Almost every family our house has some form of smart device. It may be your sprinkler system that works on a timer, or your coffee machine that turns on at 6AM before you wake up. Regardless of what it is, it is time we accept artificial intelligence! And it is slowly making its way to the kitchen. Let's go over some incredible features you will want in your home!
Let's be honest, we live in a hectic time. With our work and social lives and staying fit, who has time to get the recommended 8-hour sleep? So we all know what it is like to wake up tired and snoozing that alarm clock one more time. What if with just a few adjustments, you could make it a little bit easier. We have some ways to make the mornings easier and start the day waking up on the right side of the bed.
It is extremely likely that during and after the storm, power surges occurred. What are power surges? A power surge is basically a voltage spike in your home's electrical current. Even though it might only last less than a thousandth of a second, it can still be a significant increase in the line voltage. This increased voltage will in most general cases lead to increased electrical currents in your devices, which may kill them.
As you are aware, Hurricane Irma currently poses a potential threat to South Florida at this time.
Often we talk about living like the Jetsons, but what if you live in a beautiful old house build in the 1800's. Can we still apply these home automations? The answer is: absolutely! Especially if you have the experts of ForceAV on your team!
When you think of Home Automation, you think of ease and convenience. Something that helps you in your daily live, instead of doing all the tedious jobs yourself. A coffee machine that has coffee ready in the morning for you, a thermostat that knows your preferences and save energy while setting the perfect temperature, Alexa who listens and orders anything you tell her to, and the list goes on and on.
We are all guilty of spoiling our canine friends! Having a dog for most people is a very happy time. However, leaving them at home for the whole day while you are working can be a struggle. But Audible has just come out with the answer: Audible for Dogs!!
In the early 90's technology was beginning to surface, and took the world by surprise. The technology was moving at a very fast pace and the thought was that the 2000s would bring us flying cards, talking robotic dogs and robot house keeping. Now we might not be living in a futuristic utopia like the Jetsons, but with home automation, we can live a very similar life. Well, without the flying cars I guess.
Home automation gives you the electronic control of your household features, activity and appliances. It's now possible to control lighting, temperature, shade, blinds, locks and security with the touch of a screen.
Often everyone talks about all the to-do's for home automation, but rarely we talk about what NOT to do! We have a couple tips for you to consider!
It is no surprise that the Roomba collects data as it cleans your house while you are out doing better things or simply watching television. It has to collect data because it needs to identify the locations of your walls and funiture to avoid crashing into them. But they now released that the Roomba creates a map of your home which they could possibly share with Apple, Google or any other platform.
PCMAG wrote an awesome article about the latest smart home gadgets of 2017! Ready to dive into the Internet of Things to automate your home? Start with the top products we've tested for every room in the house.
Subscribe to Inspiration
Headquarters:
2257 Vista Parkway, Suite 9, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Phone: (561) 277-1885
Email:
LC# ES12002000
Powered By One Firefly | Sitemap | Privacy Policy