SMART HOME AUTOMATION CHESHIRE
WHAT IS SMART HOME AUTOMATION?
Smart home automation is where technology meets interior design for a better, more efficient way of living. It aims to simplify home life and streamline all the mundane tasks associated with it.
If you’re a homeowner in Cheshire, you might already be using smart automation to some degree through the use of isolated gadgets such as smart plugs or smart light bulbs. This is smart home automation, but it’s not being used to its full potential.
True smart home automation connects all of your devices to a single automation system, including your heating, lighting, entertainment and security system. Not only does this save time, but it is more convenient, more efficient and fun!
Imagine you are driving back home from work. Thanks to your smartphone, your house will know when you’re close by. As a result, the house will heat up to 20 degrees, the security system begins to disarm itself and the lights in the house switch on ready for your arrival. No manual input is required as you’ll have set this sequence up during installation.
ASPECTS OF HOME AUTOMATION
The reason luxury smart homes work so well is because they incorporate a variety of different elements, each with its own benefits for life at home.
LIGHTING
Smart home lighting – which consists of both lights and blinds – allows you to control the levels of light in your Cheshire home with greater precision but less effort. These two elements can be automated to work together to ensure the levels of light in the home are always sufficient.
A professional system will automatically maximise the natural light when it’s available and activate artificial lighting when light levels drop, such as at night time.
Smart home lighting also allows for custom lighting sequences for different situations. For instance, you could program your blinds to close when the heat from the sun is too intense or dim the lights in an office space to help you concentrate.
Don’t forget that lights can also be used to complement the interior design of your home in Cheshire.
SECURITY
Everyone wants to feel safe and secure in their own home. A smart home security system will enhance your security, protecting your Cheshire home, your belongings and your family from any threats and give you peace of mind.
Because everything is interconnected through the central system, you’ll be able to instantly receive notifications when your security systems detect something. This could be through the CCTV, video doorbell, motion sensors or any other security devices you have. You can instantly display security footage on any of the connected monitors and program your home to take any relevant actions, such as locking doors and closing shutters.
HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Enjoy entertainment to the fullest with the help of smart home automation. By connecting the latest audiovisual technology to your smart home the family can enjoy 4K HD video and high-quality audio in every room of your home. Greater control also means parents can monitor what their young children are watching.
The power of automation and expert design means that the highest quality screens and speakers can be concealed within the walls or ceiling and appear if needed, giving the room a sleeker, more modern appearance.
HEATING AND ENERGY
Smart home automation grants you much more control over your heating, cooling and energy consumption. Smart home heating systems can be programmed to switch on automatically when you’re returning home or switch off in certain rooms when there’s no one using them. The system can even learn from your lifestyle and be programmed to act differently depending on the season or time of day. Not only does this reduce your home’s energy consumption it also saves you money on your electricity and gas bills.
PREVIOUS SMART HOME PROJECTS IN CHESHIRE
Finite Solutions have worked on a lot of projects in the Cheshire area. One of which required a full internal and external lighting design and installation. We used Lutron lighting for this project to provide simple mood lighting and security lighting control.
The project involved collaboration with designers in order for the lighting installation to complement the existing cabinetry, architectural features and artwork.
The circuit design for the Lutron lighting control system was given careful consideration to ensure sufficient flexibility. With over 160 circuits, this would then deliver a range of lighting mood options for each room which could be operated by bespoke engraved Lutron light switches.
In addition to these switches, the lighting scenes can be customised and tweaked by the homeowners without calling the Finite Solutions team in again.
CONSIDERING A SMART HOME IN CHESHIRE?
Are you based in Cheshire and interested in a luxury smart home installation? Nothing beats seeing a smart home in action first-hand. So, before you go any further, why not visit our nearby showroom and try things out for yourself?
Whilst there, you’ll get a chance to see the true capabilities of a fully automated smart home as well as look at some of your favourite devices in more detail. You can also speak to our smart home experts and ask any questions you may have about your own project.
Alternatively, you can contact us via our website and a member of our team will be happy to help.
