Don't Go the Cheap Route with Your Home Automation System
Why buy your home automation system from a local dealer/installer when you can just order it online? Because like many items you order online that come in the mail, what you think you're getting isn't always what arrives. And even if it is, installing it properly can be a challenge for even the most tech-savvy. When you're spending the kind of money necessary for home automation, you want to make sure it's done right, so it's best to rely on a professional.
Important Decision
Shopping for any item can be difficult. That's why so many people bring friends with them when they shop — to help decide if this pair of pants looks just right or if that coffee maker is the best choice. People want a second opinion. But if you decide later you don't like the pants — or the coffee maker — you can simply return the item. But it can be more difficult with a home automation system.
Expanding Options
Home automation systems cover a wide variety of tasks. Many homes already have programmable thermostats, light switches and garage doors, but people expect more now. They want music piped all over the house, blinds that go up and down based on the movement of the sun, and a device that feeds their dogs and takes them for walks. OK, home automation can't take your dog for a walk, but it can feed it a specified amount at a specified time. The rule of thumb is, if you can plug it in, you can probably automate it.
Product Choice
So first you have to decide what you want out of your home automation system. A technician can help you make this decision by discussing your needs and options with you. Once the picture is clear, he or she can make a recommendation about what would be best for you. Dealers that have a variety of products are a good resource, because they save you endless hours of comparing features on your own, but you can still trust their advice because they do not work for the individual manufacturers.
Delicate Job
Installation of the necessary wiring, hardware and software is an immense and highly technical job. Mistakes in this part of the process can lead to, at best, equipment that doesn't work, and at worst, a fire. Real home automation is more than timers and switches, it's a complex network of information.
Hard and Soft
Buying your hardware wholesale and then hiring someone to install it also can backfire. Professional installers attend training sessions run by the manufacturers that teach them the proper way to install their particular equipment, so no mistakes are made. And the hardware is just half of the installation — the other half is the software.
It's just easier and smarter to use one company to complete the whole job. If you should have any trouble working the system after installation and setup, or if you want to make any changes or additions, you only have to look to one place. TYM Smart Homes and Home Theaters provides full sales, service and installation for home automation systems throughout Utah and parts of Idaho and Texas. Call TYM Homes for help deciding which type of home automation system is right for you.
Important Decision
Shopping for any item can be difficult. That's why so many people bring friends with them when they shop — to help decide if this pair of pants looks just right or if that coffee maker is the best choice. People want a second opinion. But if you decide later you don't like the pants — or the coffee maker — you can simply return the item. But it can be more difficult with a home automation system.
Expanding Options
Home automation systems cover a wide variety of tasks. Many homes already have programmable thermostats, light switches and garage doors, but people expect more now. They want music piped all over the house, blinds that go up and down based on the movement of the sun, and a device that feeds their dogs and takes them for walks. OK, home automation can't take your dog for a walk, but it can feed it a specified amount at a specified time. The rule of thumb is, if you can plug it in, you can probably automate it.
Product Choice
So first you have to decide what you want out of your home automation system. A technician can help you make this decision by discussing your needs and options with you. Once the picture is clear, he or she can make a recommendation about what would be best for you. Dealers that have a variety of products are a good resource, because they save you endless hours of comparing features on your own, but you can still trust their advice because they do not work for the individual manufacturers.
Delicate Job
Installation of the necessary wiring, hardware and software is an immense and highly technical job. Mistakes in this part of the process can lead to, at best, equipment that doesn't work, and at worst, a fire. Real home automation is more than timers and switches, it's a complex network of information.
Hard and Soft
Buying your hardware wholesale and then hiring someone to install it also can backfire. Professional installers attend training sessions run by the manufacturers that teach them the proper way to install their particular equipment, so no mistakes are made. And the hardware is just half of the installation — the other half is the software.
It's just easier and smarter to use one company to complete the whole job. If you should have any trouble working the system after installation and setup, or if you want to make any changes or additions, you only have to look to one place. TYM Smart Homes and Home Theaters provides full sales, service and installation for home automation systems throughout Utah and parts of Idaho and Texas. Call TYM Homes for help deciding which type of home automation system is right for you.