So You’re Moving? Make Your New Home a Smart Home

Moving is an exciting proposition - a new neighborhood, a new house, new neighbors, new places to explore - but it can be stressful, too. Uprooting your belongings and making it all work in a new residence takes patience and time.

However, moving can also be the perfect opportunity for fresh starts, particularly a fresh start in smart home technology. With the cost of smart home systems lowering regularly, it’s the perfect time to upgrade your new Atlanta residence with the latest technology. What’s more, Sunbelt Technology can help you do it.

To help you discover prime opportunities to add exciting new capabilities in your new space, we’ve put together a handy “technology move” checklist. We’re experts at home technologies, plus, we’re moving too! Keep reading to learn more.

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Home Network

Networking is a core utility and necessity in any modern home. Don't entrust this system to just anyone; make sure you have competent, trusted professionals install and maintain your system. Don’t necessarily expect your old equipment to transfer to your new home perfectly, because new layouts, construction, and wiring closet locations often necessitate changes. In your new home, Sunbelt Technology can analyze your needs and install a single network attached to your Xfinity or AT&T internet service that provides a strong wireless signal throughout your property.

Alarms & Security

Alarm and security systems are also critical to protect your family and property adequately. Don't settle with what may already exist from previous homeowners, which may be outdated or difficult to use. Sunbelt Technology can install smart security that lets you know everything happening at your house through a smartphone app. Not only that, we offer professional monitoring services so when something is amiss, we’ll notify you as well as contact the proper authorities when necessary.

Both networking and security are critical infrastructures in your home. Just because the previous homeowner may have used certain service companies does not mean you should. Interview other service providers, ask questions, and check their references and reputation. Remember that these service providers have access to sensitive areas and systems within your home, so be thorough in your search.

Automation Options

If you didn’t have home automation in your previous residence, or perhaps had a dated system, moving gives you a chance to start anew or upgrade. It’s easy to add smart thermostats, lighting, security, and multi-room audio features. For example, a Control4 system starts at $599 for a one-room solution with a universal remote to simplify your AV. You can start with that and scale up later, as the system can integrate the features you want as you expand. If you had experience with a previous system, you might want to check out the upgrades with the latest Control4 OS 3 software, which makes smart home control more intuitive than ever.

Upgrade TVs

TVs tend to last a long time, and some folks prefer replacing them only when they break. Moving to a new home presents an opportunity to change things up - you may want a different sized screen or brightness in your new areas. Simply going to a big-box store won’t allow you the opportunity to see a TV in the same lighting conditions as your home’s theater space so working with a professional is best.

We have experience with what type of screens work best in a variety of lighting conditions so we can suggest the best fit for your home. Moreover, we'll share the best manufacturer sales and incentives to help you save money on your purchase, too.

Whole-Home and Surround Audio

If you’ve always wanted a multi-room audio system or surround sound, work with us before your move. We can plan the in-wall wiring for built-in speakers as well as your automation options, and get your home fully prepared for new capabilities. The same Control4 smart home system we mentioned above can also be the core of your new whole-home audio system, offering an incredible array of music and audio content that you can direct to any room in your home.

If you want surround sound with no wires and no visible speakers, we can wire your new home with architectural speakers - including subwoofers - that discreetly install in your walls and ceilings. You can enjoy cinematic sound in any living area without redoing your entire room.

Sunbelt Technology is Moving, Too

We're moving to a newly expanded showroom that will provide even better opportunities for us to show you the latest in smart home and AV technology. Our new spaces will be at 174 West Wieuca Road, and we look forward to welcoming you in November with a grand opening. Look for an invitation on these pages soon! 

Are you ready to upgrade your new home to the latest smart home solutions? Visit our Atlanta showroom, call us today at (404) 236-0007 or reach out on our online contact page. We look forward to working with you.