Make Your Day a Bit Easier with a Home Automation System

Fortunately, social distancing is easing here in Texas, and we are all more than ready to return to a more normal, if also more vigilant, life. But we know that things are not going back to the way they were immediately, and that means we’ll still be spending a considerable amount of time at home.

Of course, there's nothing wrong with having the family together at home. But having everyone home working, distance learning, and seeking entertainment at the same time has made life more of a balancing act. As you've spent time at home, you may have noticed some things you often do repeatedly. While we don't have a technology solution for unloading your dishwasher automatically, there are some home automation systems that can take a bit of the strain off of home life in the Rio Grande Valley. Let's explore some ways you can put smart technology to work for you so you can concentrate on what's really important. 

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Light it Up

We've discussed before the powers that light has over our rhythms and wellbeing. When staying home, whether it's for work, school, or entertainment, the right lighting is critical for comfort and productivity. Texas is known for its hot summer climate, and one of those things you might find yourself doing is raising and lowering shades. A good balance of natural to artificial light is essential for wellbeing and reducing eye strain, while also not letting in too much glare and heat from the sun.

Two excellent solutions can manage this for you – lighting control and motorized window treatments. At the touch of a button – or on a schedule – you can control your window shades to let just the right amount of light in during the day. Combine them with lighting control and tunable LED lights, and you can have indoor lighting well blended with the natural sunlight from outside. You and your family will work and play more comfortably and keep your natural rhythms while staying indoors.

Stay Comfortable

With everyone at home, you may have as many opinions as to the perfect temperature as there are family members. Let smart thermostats and temperature sensors keep everyone comfortable, enabling each member of the family a degree of control over the temperature while still keeping your home energy-efficient. If a room is unoccupied, your smart system can turn up the temperature and use less air conditioning in that area. With a home automation system, you can combine the smarts of lighting, motorized window treatments, and climate control to create the perfect environment for your family throughout the day.

Keep Safe

A home automation system harnesses the intelligence of smart devices and makes your home safer with less effort from you. Your smart-lock equipped doors can be checked, locked, or unlocked with a press of a button or even a voice command. At night, when it's time for bed, you can create a scene to automation all those things you might be doing manually – turning off your lights, turning on security cameras, arming your alarm system, and locking your doors. All of this can be accomplished via a programmed button on a wall keypad, your smartphone, or saying “Goodnight” on your smart speaker of choice. 

We have enough to worry about these days, so why not use home automation to make life that much easier? ASAP Security can show you all the options. Get started by setting up a consultation with our team at (877) 418-ASAP, filling out our contact form, or starting a live chat with us below. We look forward to working with you!