Structure Wiring for you Home - 2014

Here's why I am going to spend more time reviewing home automation or structured wiring solutions.

Structured wiring systems simplify and enhance your lifestyle and create long-term value for your home.   I believe it is a key component to building equity in your home especially if you view your home as an asset first.

Today's entertainment and lifestyle system have come a long way over the past ten years.  These systems often include computers, smartphones, gaming devices, audio players, appliances, DVR or set-top boxes, and many other IP or connectable devices.

In addition, communications and entertainment services continue to evolve and provide more choices. A structured cabling system provides a solid platform to build on as technology evolves.   The quality and type of wired system you install is an effective way to integrate and utilize changing products and services to enhance your lifestyle today and in the future.

Home Networking and Tech for 2014

Technical and hardware/software configurations have come a long way in the past 10 years.  In 2000, I was into wiring homes with OnQ now Legrand hardware.   The fact that you could have a home NOC as the brain to your home controlling lights, temperature, window coverings, alarm, video and of course wired/wireless internet access was amazing.

Today, Legrand and other hardware/software manufacturers have raised the bar with a myriad of configurations that link to your smartphone giving a home owner more control than ever.

What do you think are the basic necessities of a truly decked out tech home?

Here are a few of my top picks:

• Full Alarm Control - monitored
• Full Video Cameras
• Internal and External Window Covering Access
• HVAC Control
• Switch/Router Internet Control
• Home Theater Control
• Easy to configure  macros

All of these features are available via direct terminal access, tablet access or remote secure WAN via smartphone or web access,

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