These days, tech-savvy consumers seem to be surrounded by smart products. This is not a new concept, as smartphones, televisions, watches, and cars have been around for decades.
The word “smart” reminds me of the abbreviation for Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology. Defined as intelligent, the term is used to describe any type of available technology that allows users to connect to Internet networks.
Smart homes have been growing in popularity since the early 2000s.
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What is a smart home?
This word may remind you of the 1999 Disney Channel movie “Smart House.” The film tells the story of a family who gets a fully automated house, but whose house becomes self-sustaining.
TechTarget, a global network headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, describes the home as a home appliance that enables remote monitoring and management of home appliances and systems, such as lighting and heating, using internet-connected devices. doing.
Smart technology uses artificial intelligence to perform tasks that human intelligence would do. Al enables Smart Home to recognize and respond to homeowners' needs and preferences.
Smart sensors allow AI to communicate and control smart home devices through remote access from anywhere.
Brian Stanley, founder and owner of EdgeUP Technology, says his Lancaster company offers high-end home automation that goes beyond basic smart home technology.
“EdgeUP is a different level of technology than typical commercial home automation set up using Amazon Alexa or Google Home,” he says.
Without a doubt, high-end automation is smart and equipped with electronic devices to monitor or control things in your home, such as lighting, climate, appliances, security systems, smoke detectors, surveillance cameras, entertainment systems, and more.
Stanley, who has 25 years of experience, founded the company 16 years ago. EdgeUP is an authorized Control4 dealer. Control4 is an award-winning home automation system that uses Zigbee wireless technology and a controller (home hub) that provides Wi-Fi to create a network of remotely controllable devices. The system operates on a wireless system with battery backup in case of power outages, providing 24/7 protection.
Home automation can be controlled with a mobile device (phone, tablet, computer, or voice), touchscreen, or handheld remote control.
Wall lighting outlets and touchscreens are flush with the wall. Window shades open and close, doors open and lock, and lights programmatically turn on and off. The TV screen is hidden behind the artwork until it is activated to display a program.
The company plans to release Josh, a premium home assistant voice command processor, early next year. Stanley says it provides higher security than other products without collecting data.
Home automation costs vary depending on whether you are renovating or building a new home. According to Mr. Stanley, installing new building systems will cost him 10% of the home price. For existing homes, the cost of retrofitting will vary depending on the number of devices connected to the system, but he estimates it will be no more than 25% more expensive than a new home system.
“High-end technology saves time and energy costs and is efficient,” Stanley says.
Vincent Cantania has nothing but praise for EdgeUP for installing high-end home automation in his 2022 Lititz home.
“Other homes had smart home features, but they were limited,” Cantania says. “This system is more sophisticated and more extensive.”
He praises EdgeUP's company tours, which highlight the strengths of premium home automation and give customers the opportunity to explore Stanley's options.
His systems include extensive indoor and outdoor home automation.
“Brian is passionate about his work and how he does it,” says Cantania. “Technicians are first-class, knowledgeable professionals.”
smart homes on the market
Smart home technology isn't a special selling factor in the real estate market, but it's a bonus for buyers, says Rose Madar, a real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty in Mountjoy.
Most of the smart technology homes sold by the company came with options such as security systems, cameras, doorbells, automatic heating and cooling, lighting, garage door openers, and televisions. Some have security features with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that alert fire and police.
Given all the changes in technology over the years, Madar will be taking the “Power Up on Smart Home Technology” course for all area real estate agents offered by the Lancaster County Association of Realtors on Oct. 18. It's a schedule. For more information, please visit lcaronline.com.
“In new homes, we're seeing more smart technology features installed for buyers,” she says. “The people most interested in this technology are Millennials and her Gen Xers, but it spans all age groups.”
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