Don’t Let Smart Technology Installation Slow Down Your Projects

It’s no secret that homebuyers are very interested in smart home automation for their next residence. According to the research firm IDC, the smart home market is going to maintain 16.9% yearly growth over the next four years. If you are a builder, architect, or designer working with clients in the Atlanta, GA area, home automation and smart technology installation is bound to be part of your upcoming projects.

The best way to address the integration of smart technology in your plan is early, with the help of a professional. You already work with many professionals and trades, but choosing the wrong pro for smart home technology can slow down projects. Smart home automation is much more than just prewiring a house with low voltage cabling. Read on to see how working with a smart home company will reduce time, headaches, and re-work and lead to a smoother build process for your clients.

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Running Cables and Wiring

You already know the importance of running low voltage wiring throughout a home for security and other control systems. But modern smart home technology can take many forms. Standard low-voltage wiring may not be the right approach depending on the intelligent technology solutions homeowners want. For example, a home theater or media room may need specific cables, like HDMI 2.1, HDBaseT, or Cat6. Audiophile architectural speakers may need a step up from standard speaker wire for whole-home audio installations and home theaters. And security cameras may need Cat5 wiring for data and power to many locations inside and outside the house.

The cabling infrastructure should be able to support the systems the homebuyer wants and not limit choices. Addressing those requirements at the outset leads to the installation of infrastructure that’s appropriate to the need without slowing the project down or causing costly change orders and delays.

Making Technology Work with Décor and Design

Does the homeowner want a large screen TV in a living area with a fireplace for a focal point? Do they want it mounted over the fireplace or elsewhere? All those choices may dictate where supporting electrical outlets and cabling go, both for TVs and potential in-wall or in-ceiling speakers. For the best audio and video performance and ease of use, the equipment the homeowner is considering should direct how the room is wired.

Going further on this path, smart technology offers many control options. Programmable keypads can replace many standard light switches with multiple functions that go beyond lighting, including media control and smart motorized shading functions. Similarly, a smart thermostat and temperature sensors can completely change where thermostats usually would go in a standard home. Motorized window treatments, particularly heavier ones and those hard to reach, may require a wired solution in some areas. A smart home system like Control4 offers a myriad of options, and understanding what the homeowner wants with automation can influence design and construction. Addressing this early can ensure all professionals are on the same page and work proceeds with full anticipation of – and preparation for – the role smart automation will play in the home.

Make home automation installation as integrated as any other part of your projects by working with a professional smart home company like Sunbelt Technology. Call us today at (404) 236-0007, visit our showroom,  or reach out on our online contact page. We look forward to working with you.