Frequently
Asked Questions
Q: [What is Smart
Homes? A Home Control System, a Smart Home or a Home Automation System?]
A: All of the above! Home
Automation, also referred to as home control, smart home, smart house or
intelligent home, is actually a collection of devices, systems and
subsystems, which have the ability to interact with one another or
function independently. This allows homeowners to control almost any
appliance or system in the home individually or collectively by using
automatic scheduling or by making impromptu changes.
Home automation is a process or system (using different methods or
equipment), which provides the ability to enhance one's lifestyle, and
make a home more comfortable, safe and efficient.
Q: [Why should I
choose Smarter Homes Inc.?]
A: Peace of Mind! Turn
off lights ... draw the shades ... cool the bedrooms ... lock doors ...
see who’s ringing your doorbell ... all with the effortless touch of
your home touch screen control. Sleep safe and sound with life-safety
detection devices. Away from home? No concern. Monitor and adjust your
home systems via Internet or phone.
Smarter Homes takes full advantage of remote and automated control
products and services. A smart home produces the benefits of
convenience, safety, and fun for the homeowner. Most people love the
convenience of remote control garage doors, lights, appliances, pool
pumps, HVAC, Irrigation systems, outdoor lighting, TV's and more.
Imagine coming home to an environment perfectly tuned to your needs-
with Smarter Homes, your house itself can welcome you home!
Smarter Homes Inc.(SHI) truly provides
a solution for total home control.
Q: [I've heard that Smarter Homes can help me save energy but how?]
A: The total control over your home's energy-consuming devices (lights,
TVs, anything that gets plugged in, etc.) provided by Smarter Homes
allows you to more easily control how much energy is being used, by
what, and when. For example, you can set your lights to come on at 90%
instead of 100%, saving energy without sacrificing light or visibility.
The possibilities for saving energy are virtually limitless when you
have the total control. Contact Smarter Homes to explore these and all
other possiblilities we can create to enhance your quality of life and
help you go green.
Q: [My house is fairly old but I am interested in getting a Home Control
system. Is there a way to do this without remodeling my whole home?]
A: Definitely! One of the unique features is that it uses both wired and
wireless technology, making it just as simple to install in older homes
as it is to install in new homes. Basically we can install a system for
you no matter what your current environment which also includes new
construction, renovations &remodeling and relocations including
reinstallation of existing systems from prior residence.
Q: [How do I know that my Home Automation System won't be
obsolete in a few years?]
A: Smarter Homes is standards-based (Wifi, Ethernet, etc.) meaning we
leverage standards-based technologies that are here to stay. Plus, with
drivers for thousands of partner products, you can rest assured that our
operating system is tested, reliable and constantly evolving to control
and integrate with new products and technologies.