With pandemic restrictions easing and life slowly returning to normal, homeowners are looking for improvements and upgrades that will make life at home more convenient and enjoyable. Modern technology can greatly enhance the home environment with added functionality and services. Here are out Top 3 home improvement ideas that are trending:
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Climate control and lighting automation and control systems
Coming home to a cold dark space makes winter all the more unbearable. Technology can make winter time more comfortable with devices that can activate and control the furnace and lighting in the home. A ‘smart’ thermostat can be programmed to crank up the heat either remotely or by scheduled time. These ‘smart’ thermostats are also considered environmentally friendly as using one can reduce energy consumption by setting the furnace to operate at designated times. Some thermostats allow access to full control via mobile app on smartphones. The same technology can be used to control indoor and outdoor lighting at the home. Dark front hallways and driveways can be easily brightened up with a few clicks from the safety of the car. Homeowners who are away from the property fro extended times can light up the home remotely or on a programmed schedule.
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In wall surround sound system
As living rooms and dens become the centre point of the home, television technology has accelerated to the point where 4K OLED curved screens provide brilliant picture clarity and colour. A top of the line in wall sound system is the only audio setup that can do the visual output justice. Installing a full compliment of high quality rear, centre and front speakers that are flush within the wall will provide crystal clear sound in the correct positions. In some cases, an overhead speaker unit will deliver additional sound quality that is suited to the room. A high performance receiver mated to high quality speakers will provide the ultimate in theatre quality surround sound.
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Colour Night Vision 4K CCVT
Security is on the minds of homeowners in the post-pandemic world and the latest technology can provide complete and affordable home security. One of the latest advances in camera technology is the ability to view night time images in full colour. Using higher end 4K cameras, images and video taken at night will be available in full colour and with amazing detail. Fixed cameras have varying degrees of viewing angle and can be installed easily anywhere in and out of the home. Turret cameras can be set to rotate in a loop or activate on motion sensing and require more complex installation. Homeowners can access any of the cameras via smartphone or tablet and past recordings can be accessed remotely or via an on-sight digital video recorder.
Technology and mobile devices now provide total peace of mind for homeowners as controlling and monitoring the property is now easier than ever.
By Doron Levy