Incorporating Smart Home Technology in Your New Home

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As a top Snohomish County home remodeler serving Everett-area homeowners for over 20 years, the Innovative Touch team stays on top of the latest smart home tech trends. We get asked often about how to best incorporate smart home technology when building a new dream home. Read on for our advice on key systems to build in from the start during construction for seamless whole-home automation. Reliable home construction companies, dedicated to bringing your dream home to life with expert craftsmanship, attention to detail, and personalized service. 

Lighting Control Systems

 Centralized Lighting Management

One of the most popular smart home features homeowners request is advanced lighting control systems that centralize management. Options include Lutron or Control4 systems which allow control of all lighting fixtures via wall panels, smartphones and voice activation. Programmable settings make it easy to create lighting schedules and scenes tailored to your lifestyle across zones.

Immersive Media Rooms

Dial your media room vibe by installing systems to control lighting color, intensity and directional aim. Sync awe-inspiring lightning effects to what’s playing onscreen for a truly immersive home theater experience. Fiber optic starry ceilings also install more easily during build. 

Home Audio Distribution

Whole-Home Audio

Imagine enjoying your favorite playlists or the big game broadcast clearly throughout every room, including outdoors! Prewiring for distributed audio during construction ensures stunning sound quality everywhere. Control volume by zone and pipe in different audio sources to different room groupings. 

Intercom Integration

For households on the go with multiple family members coming and going, install 2-way intercoms across living zones. Double as a PA system to overhead pages kids to come to dinner or alert everyone you’re home. Connect the video doorbell too for full smart intercom capability.


Home Network and Wi-Fi

Network Infrastructure

Robust internet and home network infrastructure ensures fast, reliable connectivity for both wireless and wired smart gadgets. Work with low-voltage prewiring experts to plan key structural components like enterprise grade network switches and patch panels. Install Ethernet cables throughout to supplement Wi-Fi for an optimally functioning smart ecosystem. 

Signal Extenders

Plan for commercial-grade Wi-Fi routers and range extenders to eliminate dead zones. Confirm adequate head end unit planning on all floor levels to broadcast strong Wi-Fi everywhere, including the backyard or 3rd story bedrooms. Tablets controlling your smart sprinkler system or outdoor Sonos won’t work without solid signals!

Smart Climate Control

Zoned HVAC Control

Central heating and cooling systems feel anything but smart when one room is freezing while another sweats. Integrating zoned climate control enables customized comfort and efficiency by adjusting the temperature automatically in occupied spaces. Scheduling by zone also reduces energy waste in unused areas of your home throughout the day.

Smart Thermostats

Nest and Eco bee smart thermostats help slash energy bills by learning your preferences and building efficient climate control schedules automatically. Tweak temperatures remotely when heading home or double check energy use trends from your phone anywhere. Smart thermostats save roughly 15% annually on bills!

Automated Window Coverings

Adjusting window coverings throughout the day protects furnishings from sun damage, keeps interiors cooler, and prevents heat loss at night according to the weather and season. Powered blinds, shades and dynamic glass that auto-tint program based on the sun’s movement and home occupancy patterns through integration with other smart sensors.

Outdoor Living Zone Control

Create outdoor ambiance and functionality with lighting, music, and heating elements tied into your home automation system. Control backyard, patio and landscape focal points from your smartphone. Integrate smart yard tech like automated sprinklers, pool vacuum bots or a hot tub you can remotely heat up and circulate.

Smart Appliance Integration

TV Refrigerators

Many premium appliance brands now release options with built-in cameras, touchscreens and app connectivity. Samsung Family Hub refrigerators let you peek inside, digitally label foods about to expire, auto-order favorites from the grocery store and stream playlists or TV. Control your smart oven, robotic vacuum, washer and dryer all from one hub. 

Voice Assistant Compatibility

Virtually all new smart home devices, from doorbell cameras to robot mops work with popular voice assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Hand-free voice controls through smart speakers allow convenient access without grabbing your phone. Just ask Alexa to brew coffee or Google to set the porch light to green when your Instacart order gets delivered! 

Smart Home Integration Specialists

Trying to research, piece together and effectively implement the latest smart home systems feels overwhelming to most homeowners. Work with the professional home technology integration team at Innovative Touch. We stay current on innovations and best practices to perfectly incorporate smart home tech into new construction projects. With over 500 Snohomish County projects completed, our tech design and build expertise proves strong. Call Innovative Touch or contact us online to schedule a smart home planning session!

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