Relieve Stress with a Home Automation System

Given the unprecedented period we're experiencing with the COVID-19 precautions and restrictions, it goes without saying that the level of stress in just about every household has increased markedly. While the home is always a refuge, now it is also becoming the center of work and school – at least temporarily.

With kids and adults at home and work and school needing to get done, life at home takes on a different beat. While we know it’s stressful, smart technology can help do some things for you so you can focus on what’s important in these challenging times.

To see how a home automation system can help make family life a bit easier in Atlanta, GA, keep reading.

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Staying Secure

With smart locks and a home automation system, you can gain an extra layer of security and peace of mind. While everyone may be home more, some don't have the luxury of staying home for work. If you are in the medical profession, you may be working long hours. A smart lock equipped home can let you check to make sure your home is secure at any time through your smartphone. If you have older kids alone at home, you can ensure that they are in the house. And with smart garage door systems, you can also make sure that the door is closed when it needs to be. When it's time for bed, you can push one button or even issue a voice command to ensure that all your doors are locked and your security system is armed.

Managing Light

With multiple family members working and learning from home, the right lighting is more important than you might think. During the day, task lighting for work is essential to maintain alertness and reduce fatigue. The best light is natural light, but it needs to be controlled. During the day, motorized shades are an excellent way to manage light, as you can easily adjust the amount of daylight coming through windows - just enough light while minimizing heat buildup and glare. One touch on a remote control, wall keypad, or your smartphone can adjust all windows in a space to optimal positions. Or put it on a schedule, and create settings for cloudy and sunny days, creating your own custom environment.

With lighting control as part of your home automation system, you can create scenes in tandem with motorized shades to ensure the light energizes during the day and eases into the evening to promote relaxation. The latest LED lighting has tunable white light, which can adjust both color hue and intensity to simulate the natural light of the sun as it shifts during the day. Combining tunable lighting, motorized shades, and effortless control lets you create a healthier environment for all that your family needs to do at home.

Staying Comfortable

Sometimes keeping the temperature comfortable is tricky. Some members of the family may like cooler rooms, others warmer. The light coming through windows may make some rooms warmer than others. Smart thermostats can make your multiple HVAC zones work smarter, reducing energy use and increasing comfort. Temperature sensors can be used in every room to relay information to the thermostat to balance out the heating or cooling across an area. When smart thermostats are connected to a home automation system with your lights and shades, you have even more control of the environment in any of your home spaces, and the ability to optimize it for all members of your family.

While the current situation with social distancing and activity restriction is temporary, the benefits of smart home automation for your family will last well into the future. If you think you can benefit from a little technology to reduce stress and make your home more comfortable, we’re here to help. Call us today at (404) 236-0007 or simply reach out on our online contact page. We look forward to working with you.