Automation Hubs
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Automation Hubs
Millions of households in New York City and across the country are making the move to modern home automation systems. The idea of being able to manage your entire home from audio/video and lighting to the thermostat and security from a single, dedicated remote control is clearly desirable for many reasons. However, if you’re interested in a complete home automation system for your house, condo or apartment, it’s important to understand exactly what’s at work behind the scenes to put all that power at your fingertips.
Inside Automated Home Systems
From the user perspective, automated home systems include a series of integrated electronic components that can be turned off and on, programmed, preset, monitored and adjusted from a single remote control, smartphone, touch screen panel or dedicated key pad. While it’s true these types of devices are the practical way you manage your home automation system, the actual controller is in fact the automation hub, a sophisticated electronic control processor that’s installed in your home in an out of the way place such as in a closet or behind a wall by a professional service provider.
The smart home automation hub, or the controller, is then connected to various electronic components throughout your home, providing the processing power, memory and host of other advanced features to deliver the impressive performance you’re looking for. Systems in some cases, such as if you have a smaller unit or are renting or leasing, can be set up wirelessly. However for larger, more complex designs, the hub is wired within your home and then is easily controllable from a wireless device or user interface.
Manage your entire home from audio/video and lighting to thermostat and security from a single, dedicated remote control.
Automation Hubs v. Single Use Apps
Automation Hubs
With a whole-home automation system, you enjoy total integrations of all your components for more precise control, reliability and greater personalization. Plus, you have the choice of multiple modes of control including wall-mounted keypads, touch panels, hand-held remote controls and wireless devices.
Single Use Apps
With single use apps, you are only able to take basic control of one component at a time and can only control it from a lone device (in most cases your smartphone). You have to continually open and close different apps to connect to the various components—sort of like having a pile of remote controls on your coffee table with each one serving a different function.
The Difference
The rush to experience home automation has led many to try out single use apps. While these types of DIY solutions will give you a taste of home control at your fingertips, they also tend to leave large gaps in the user experience due of their limitations. In many ways you are just scratching the surface of what’s actually possible with a professionally installed home automation hub.
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- 2 Home VisitWe’ll visit your home to check the technical aspects like existing wiring and architecture, location of rooms and components. We’ll also want to hear more about how you want to use your system and your dream scenario.
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