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Technology is advancing at a rapid pace.Builders need to design smart homes that can handle the technological demands of tomorrow.

Today many homeowners are opting for Huntsville custom homes connected with smart technology. Here you will learn what exactly are smart custom homes. Also, you will learn about some tips to incorporate technology for building smart homes.

Smart Homes: An Overview

Smart homes are simply digitally connected homes. The homes are connected using innovative technologies providing homeowners with on-demand access to lighting, climate, security, entertainment and more.

Smart home technologies provide total control and convenience to homeowners in creating a comfortable environment inside the home. They alsomake home more energy efficient.

Now that you know about smart homes, let’s look at some of the Huntsville custom home building tips for creating a digitally connected smart home.

1. Select the Right Technology

Make a list of technologies that you want to be incorporated in the smart home. You should compare the convenience and cost of technology to decide whether it’s really worth it. Only those technologies should be selected that will help in creating a comfortable environment for you.

2. Select the Right Network

The next step is to determine how the selected technologies will be incorporated in the smart home ecosystem. You need to ensure proper network connection for different connected devices such as the HDTV, smart home appliances, and lighting control.

Wifi networks are common for connecting smart homes. But if you want to ensure maximum energy efficiency, you should select Bluetooth since it draws much less power. The network is also more secure as compared to wifi networks, and works well over shorter distances. This makes it the perfect choice for creating a ‘mesh network’ to connect digitally connected devices in smart homes.

3. Create a Control Hub

A control hub is a place from where you can control all the digitally connected devices. The hub can be considered as the command control center of your smart home. In reality, it’s a smart remote control that lets you control digitally connected devices.

Companies such as Amazon, Samsung, and Google, manufacture digital control devices that are compatible with most smart devices. You can also select smart voice activation devices such as Siri or Alexa to control lighting, temperature, and more.

Some smart devices have built-in automatic control features that adjust settings based on the homeowner’s lifestyle. For instance, the Nest learning thermostat learns schedule of homeowners and programs itself to conserve maximum energy.

4. Make Bathrooms Conserve Water

Many smart bathroom fixtures are available that can be installed to conserve water and reduce energy bills. These smart fixtures adjust the water flow to ensure maximum water savings.

An example is the H2Okinetic® shower and faucets that sculpts the water in a pattern that creates the feeling of more water when infact less water is used. There are also shower and faucets that turn on and off automatically. Installing the smart bathroom appliance will create a pleasant experience and waste significantly less water.

The benefit of planning for the smart home before starting construction is that it will help conceal most of the technologies. It will ensure that home doesn’t look clustered with wires, speakers, controls, and display devices. You will be able to incorporate smart technologies without overwhelming the interior home décor.

When working on a new Huntsville custom home construction or renovation project, it’s critical that you contact the right professionals from the get-go. This will help you save you a lot of money and time in the long run.

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