A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO HOME AUTOMATION
As technology advances more and more each day, our level of comfort increases. To enjoy next level comfort at home, many people request for full-home automation systems. It simplifies life and saves time so you can do the things you enjoy with ease.
Home automation is an arena full of competitive products billed as being easy to use, however, they can be complicated pieces of technology. A professional knows the ins and outs of making everything work together without a headache. So, to teach you the basics and necessary components to full-home automation, World Of Sound & Vision has designed a Beginner’s Guide to home automation for you.
Getting Started
Figure out your end-game: What do you want to automate? Think about your home theater, shades, lights, pool, garages, locks, and gates; to name a few. Make a clear list of everything in your home you want to automate.
Know what you prefer: Decide whether you want remotes, in-wall controllers, or both. You can also see whether or not you want voice-control through Alexa or Google Assistant.
Next Steps
Understand the requirements: The more automatic something is, the more back-end setup is needed. For something to be simple to the user, it has to be complex for the developer. In addition, every action you want a device to do for you increases the complexity of the programming. Think carefully about your scope and determine exactly what you want to be able to do with your system, and what your priorities are in case you have to drop features.
Be patient: Turning your house into the home of the future will not be quick and simple. Advertisements from manufacturers make it seem like a snap, but a lot of work and thorough communication will be needed to get everything working to your satisfaction.
Be upfront with your requirements: The worst mistake you can make is not knowing what you want before you start automating your home.
Advice From The Pros
Make sure you test everything: Once everything is purchased and connected, make sure to test every action you want to ever use. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that it will work if you haven’t tested it for sure.
Prepare yourself: If you are a Do-It-Yourself-er and want to do the installation and programming yourself, be prepared for a lot of learning. You will be reading manuals and calling technical support more than you will be actually setting up your equipment. Be patient and forgiving with yourself and the hardware, and keep in mind that computers do exactly what you tell them to: if something isn’t working, it’s less likely that the hardware is defective and more likely that the programming done during installation was incorrect.
At World Of Sound & Vision, our goal is to exceed your expectations. As the go-to experts for home theater, home automation, and AV installations in Alamo, CA. You can feel confident in our installation skills as we take your sound system to a different level. We also enable you to control your systems with ease through your mobile device with our different automation solutions. We service the commercial, corporate, and residential markets with our installation expertise.
Visit our website to learn more or contact World Of Sound & Vision today.
