A growing number of people are looking to get more from the technology that surrounds us these days, and for some that means embracing everything that home automation has to offer. Home automation can be as simple as using a voice-activated Bluetooth speaker to tell you the weather forecast or to play your favourite song, but of course it can be so much more than that.
Turning your house into a smart home will give you an opportunity to control a number of systems in the property, from entertainment, lighting and security to heating, cooling and cooking. Almost all of the appliances in your home can be connected to your home automation system, so the possibilities are gradually becomes more and more expansive.
Appliances and systems can be controlled from an app on a cell-phone or tablet, or by wall-mounted and free-standing control panels. At the touch of a screen, you can have the music you love in each room in the house, you can be as warm as toast in the winter and cool as a cucumber in the summer, you can illuminate your home and garden as and when you wish and close your automated gates when the day comes to an end.
The choices of what you do when and how are completely up to you, even when you are many miles from home. You’ll be able to talk to anyone who comes to your front door without having to be there, you can switch your heating on when you’re still driving home from work, you can pause TV shows and watch them in other rooms and so much more.
Here at VF Electrical Services, we know all there is to know about the many benefits that home automation can bring. We’ve provided and installed systems in domestic and commercial properties around Scotland, and we continue to set the standards for others to follow. We never forget that every customer is an individual, and will have his or her own ideas about the ideal system to have.
Your system, your choice
For some, the path to home automation starts with small steps, so systems are designed to incorporate new factors as time goes by. For others, it’s simply a case of commissioning a complete system right from the beginning. As experienced installers, we’re happy to provide exactly what the customer needs, and of course to advise on any future developments.
One of the many benefits of a home automation system is the ability to avoid using energy when you don’t need to. If rooms are only used from time to time, for example, you can switch off heating and lighting appliances whenever you want. You will save money on domestic energy bills, of course, and you will also reduce your carbon footprint.
You’ll get the peace of mind you need even when you’re away on holiday. You can keep an eye on your property via an app on your phone, for example, you can turn the heating on for a while if you’re worried about falling temperatures back home, you can open and close window blinds to give the impression that the property is occupied and you can even let friends in temporarily if they need to drop something in.
Everything is fully programmable, but it’s also worth noting you can over-ride programmes quickly and easily whenever you want. Home automation represents a significant step in the move towards making life easier for us, and VF Electrical Services can help to make it a reality for you. Our specialist team is waiting to hear from you on 01382 699 550, so please get in touch soon.