We’re a home automation company. Yet when we hear people complain that smart homes are “overrated” or “don’t work” (like this article in Gizmodo), we take no offense. Why not? 

Because we know that these smart homes were not professionally installed with the best control systems. They're DIY smart homes, relying on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and “20 different apps” to control it all. If you only use off-the-shelf smart gadgets from Amazon or Best Buy, it’s no surprise that you’ll run into trouble!  

For a real smart home experience, you need to partner with a home automation company (like our team in Palm Beach, FL) that can seamlessly wire and program your entire house’s technology. Here’s why a professional smart system makes all the difference. 

Are you ready to upgrade your home’s audio-visuals beyond a standard TV and portable Bluetooth speaker? You can create a stunning experience at home with audio-visual systems that let you manage displays, speakers, and media sources from one controller.

Many homeowners don’t realize how a centralized AV system can simplify entertainment in all areas of the house, from the backyard to the home theater. You can pull up streaming services, select devices, and enjoy media instantly through a remote, wall keypad, or from your smartphone and tablet.

To see all that’s possible with a professional audio-visual system, learn about the AV solutions you can bring to your Vero Beach, FL home. 

Off-the-shelf smart bulbs are fun devices to play with at home—but they aren’t a practical solution to illuminate your entire house. Why not? For one thing, these bulbs rely on Bluetooth or Wi-Fi for you to control and automate. And everyone knows how unreliable and finicky both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi can be. 

Additionally, plug-and-play bulbs aren’t sophisticated enough to sync rooms and control the entire house simultaneously. For that kind of experience (and yes, it’s possible!), you’ll need a home lighting automation system.

Controllers by manufacturers like Lutron, Control4, and Crestron let you group lights and shades into rooms and create custom settings that influence the brightness and color of your lights. With lighting automation, actions occur automatically, so you won’t even have to lift a finger. And when your system is wired by a professional, you aren’t at Bluetooth’s mercy, hoping it will work. You can even automate the lights when you aren’t home!

Read on to see how a lighting automation system will do wonders for your home in the Palm Beach and Jupiter, FL area! 

There’s a difference between purchasing plug-and-play smart devices—like a video doorbell—and a fully integrated smart home. A true smart home is seamless and streamlined, with every device synced to the same controller. And when your smart home is installed by a professional, technology and controllers blend into the walls with no wires or obtrusive gadgets in sight.

If you’ve been thinking about smart home automation for a while but aren’t sure if it’s right for you, you’ve come to the right place. We work with new homeowners daily in West Palm Beach, FL, and we’ve seen skeptics or hesitators grow to adore their smart home systems.

Here are four tell-tale signs you’ll love smart home automation!