There are an increasing number of technology solutions available for creating a smart home. There are multiple systems and approaches to implementing this technology and smart home design is the first step in this process. Home owners need to decide what elements of their home they would like to control and how. This can include audio and visual technology, lighting, air conditioning and heating, security functions and other automated devices.
The design process should start by considering how the home will be used; this can include deciding on how each room is likely to be used, how the house will function as a whole, the degree of integration of automated elements and the system for controlling all of these elements. While home automation products are available that allow the consumer to mix and match different devices that they can implement themselves, there is a growing trend towards using a specialist home automation designer that provides an integrated solution for homeowner’s needs.
