Home automation is the future we live in. With lifestyle technology being implemented around the needs of modern families, this is no longer a tech trend, but something that exists to make life more efficient. While home automation is being included de rigueur for new builds, many homeowners in established properties want to know what they can do to automate their homes.
For the homeowner who lives in an established property and is looking for automation advice, we have prepared a short guide that explores much of what can be done using modern technology to increase your home’s efficiency. If you have any questions after reading this guide which relate to your home in particular, please feel free to call us to discuss your queries in greater depth.
Contact us today on 03 9761 8700, and move your family towards a smart and efficient future with Melbourne’s premier specialists in home automation.
Home automation options
You might have friends with apps and devices that allow them to turn lights on and off from their phones, or control the heating in time for their arrival on a cold night. But thanks to current technology, there’s so much more you can control than just the climate and lighting of your home, including:
- Entertainment
- Security and access
- Communication and data
- Climate and efficiency
- Lighting and window control
The extent to which these home automation options can be implemented in your property depends on your existing infrastructure. Fortunately, limitations are usually scarce. At ITA, we love working with homeowners with a vision of what they want to perform in their homes. We also have great experience working on established homes to implement whole-house automation solutions.
What Can You Do for Automation in An Existing Home?
As the global focus shifts towards greater energy efficiency and power prices continue to rise, more and more homeowners are recognising the value of having greater control over how and when their power is used.
Comfort
How To Implement Automation in An Existing Home: Well Lit Comfortable Room
Enhancing your existing home with fundamental and significant features, such as Smart Lighting, can greatly improve your comfort and convenience. Upgrading your lighting to smart technology allows you to control and dim lights throughout your home. You can even create customised lighting scenes for various times of the day and different occasions. With the convenience of managing all these options from your smartphone, you can easily prepare your home for your arrival or departure with just the push of a button.
Entertainment
How To Implement Automation into An Existing Home: Home Cinema
Home automation is an entertainer’s dream. With the ability to control music from room to room, ensuring the perfect ambience at social gatherings, it revolutionises your home theatre and TV experience with surround sound, HD screens, and complete theatre control for those cosy nights. Dim the lights, set the perfect temperature, cue the movie, close the curtains, and start screening—all at the push of a button.
Security
How To Implement Automation into An Existing Home: Modern Home Security Intercom System
Home security is vital to keeping your family and property safe—both as a deterrent and an impediment to would-be intruders. We offer a suite of home security automation, which includes home intercom and gate, door, and lock access so that even if you’re in another part of your home, you can view who is visiting and even unlock the door from your smartphone. We can deliver a tailored, automated home security system with CCTV cameras and perimeter alarms for added peace of mind.
Communication
How To Implement Automation into An Existing Home: Wi-fi Modem Systems
Ensure smooth communication and data connectivity at home by setting up efficient data solutions and high-speed internet connections to support your home automation needs. A reliable network is essential to ensure that all your devices and systems respond intuitively.
We consult with you from start to finish to establish what you and your family need now and in the future, ensuring that your technology can adapt as your needs change.
Climate and Efficiency
How To Implement Automation into An Existing Home: Heating and Cooling Systems
Implement climate control and window automation to enhance comfort and energy efficiency. You can control heating, cooling, and even window coverings remotely through your smartphone. This allows you to prepare your home for your arrival or departure with ease.
What Can’t You Do with Home Automation in An Existing Home?
Home automation offers endless possibilities with new technology, but to achieve full control, you may need to upgrade certain aspects of your existing home.
For home theatre automation, you will need a Smart TV and AV system with wireless control capability. If not already installed, speakers should be placed in various locations as needed. Setting up a control centre in your home may be limited by your current internet capacity and the desired outcomes.
As for automating curtains, blinds, and shutters, upgrades will need to be made to motorise these fixtures, so they can function with your upgraded technology. Heating and cooling systems will need to be checked to ensure compliance with the technology, and lighting will need to be upgraded to Smart technology so that dimming and control is possible.
While these minor upgrades may seem like an inconvenience, when you consider the ultimate goal of greater long-term liveability, it’s a fair price to pay for incredible home automation results.
Final Thoughts
Now that you know what’s possible, think about what you want to achieve with automation and what is important to you. Then all you have to do is get in touch. A specialist from ITA can answer any questions you have, and organise a comprehensive quote for custom installation.
