Technology in the Home

People are always searching for ways to make their lives easier. Innovative technology brings the benefits of personalization to create a virtual environment within the home. Smart home systems and home security are now becoming mainstays in luxury real estate due to the recent in-home technology boom. This top of the line technology may help to further the processes of planning, building and selling a home.

Home automation is the latest fad in the field of home customization. The process of home automation works by making everything in the house automatically controlled through the use of technology. While substantial wiring of the home is necessary to support wireless applications, remote or automatic control of household items has become vastly convenient and enjoyable. For example, items such as cell phones now allow home owners to control everything from lighting to appliances, heating and cooling, security and entertainment devices.

Technological advances not only make life at home a lot easier, but it also improves the security of your home. Using smart home innovation technology, you can:

• Program your lights to simulate normal in-home activities when you are away.
• You can place web cams at the entrances, and install alarm systems that use heat and motion sensors to alert you in case of intruders.
• In case of a fire you can wire your smoke detector to turn off your air conditioning fan, and light up an escape route throughout the house.

Although the possibilities for home automation are only limited by your imagination, the choices facing the luxury homeowner may seem intimidating. It's important to understand that you do not need to become a technological expert in order to improve your home's capabilities. Experts can design, implement, and tie together your home's various electronic systems- without you lifting a finger!