3 Reasons Houstonians Need Home Automation
It’s 2022. And no, we don’t have the flying cars we were promised, but we DO have talking houses. And honestly, that’s pretty dope. Every year, smart home technology ups its game and we get a new gadget that brings us closer to the real-life version of the movie A.I. and further away from wall phones with 50-foot cords. Crazy. We know. Home automation isn’t about being fancy (although, we love fancy too) it’s about convenience, efficiency, and... safety. Families aren’t free-ballin’ it with a regular deadbolt anymore.
Home automation explained
Home automation is the automated control of the smart devices in your home. Typically they’re controlled from a single app on your phone (whether you have blue or green bubbles). Think Google suite, but for all of the cool stuff you interact with daily. There’s even the technology to control them with your voice or your presence in a room. The management of home automation is done by the use of electronic interfaces that are connected to the internet (WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.). Cutting-edge technology that suits you. Because imagine this: It’s 8 am or 12 pm or whenever you wake up, you step into your kitchen, the coffee pot already started itself, the thermostat read the room, and Good Morning by Kanye West comes on. That’s a Monday we can work with.
Home device control at your fingertips
If you’re gonna scroll anyway, you might as well be able to check whether or not you closed the garage as you take that on-ramp (::ahem:: no judgment). Unlock the door from work for the kid who loses his key every other day. Play air conditioner war with your spouse who insists on keeping the house five degrees below freezing... from the comfort of your pillow. Be a smooth operator by setting the mood mid-kiss with automated lighting. Hang an automated tv mount that turns toward you as you pace the floor during overtime. The convenience of smart home automation has far outgrown simply asking Alexa to play your favorite song or asking Siri for directions.
Energy-saving at the touch of a button
Automated lighting isn’t just for mood setting. It’s also for managing the amount of energy your family uses... and so you don’t run up that light bill. Smart lights turn off when you leave the room and can be set to lower during the day and brighten in the evening. Smart thermostats aren’t just for temp wars with your spouse. They’re good for learning your preferences during certain times throughout the day to suggest the most energy-efficient settings. Particularly in the Houston heat, you can automate your air-conditioner to cool the house for your return from work... or brunch.
Home safety in a snap
Protect your home. Protect your family. According to Bankrate, most burglaries happen during the day, when you’re out buying ingredients for that new Nigella recipe or partying it up in Mykonos. In 2021, it was reported that burglary increased by 58 percent in Houston. I’m sure you’d much rather surprise a burglar with your voice as you continue to shop than the sound of your kids coming into the house. Smart doorbells alert you when someone is at your door (a porch thief or that nosey neighbor). The installation of security cameras that allow you to set the level of sensitivity isn’t even new technology anymore. One of our favorites is the automated door lock. Snuggled in bed, but can’t remember if you locked the front door? Check the app to make sure and lock it from bed if you didn’t.
Peace of mind
It’s 2022. If you deserve nothing else, you deserve for your home to be your haven. We don’t have robot maids yet, but you should have peace of mind. You should have the things that bring you comfort and safety with easy-to-use, automated controls. Our team here at ThatGuy doesn’t take itself too seriously, but quality service and professionalism we do take very seriously. With over 2,500 homes serviced and as many happy customers, if you’re looking for home automation in Houston, Pearland, Spring, Cypress, Richmond, Kingwood, Katy, Sugarland, Missouri City, or Pasadena, we’re happy to add you to our growing list. Schedule your next service here.