What a Smart Home Can Do for You

One of the earliest appearances of smart home technology on the big screen was that infamous scene in the movie “Hitch.” You know the scene I’m talking about. Eva Mendez comes to Will Smith’s incredible bachelor pad for dinner and fidgets with his smart controller facetiously while he tries to play catch up and figure out what the heck is going on with her. The music and the lighting were all conveniently controlled on one very fancy-looking modern technological device. 

That was 2005. At that time, and over the next several years, scenes similar to that one left the impression that technology like that was way far out of reach for the average bear. Only the likes of a studly, match-making playboy like Alex “Hitch” Hitchins could afford such a luxury. Fast forward more than 15 years, and that’s no longer the case.

Smart home technology is now accessible, affordable, and all-encompassing. The concept of the smart home gives you the ability to control your home’s security, appliances, music, and lighting on a centralized touch-screen device or even with your voice. Almost anything in your home that runs on electricity can be synced to a smart home device. And while that sounds pretty awesome, that’s not even the best thing about smart home technology. 

Don’t worry though. We’ve considered all the wonderful things about smart home technology and pulled out the best two just for you.

1.) Remote Access

We’ve all seen the commercials. The couple gets a text that the mother-in-law is unexpectedly en route to their home, and they instantly open their smart home mobile app, activate the Roomba, start a pot of coffee, and turn the lights on. From their car, wherever it is that they are.

One of the best things about smart home technology is that it allows you to be in control of what’s going on in your home whether you’re home or not. You can adjust the temperature, turn lights on or off, preheat the oven, or clean your floors with the click of a button, from anywhere in the world.

Now that’s pretty darn cool.

2.) Peace of Mind

Another awesome feature of smart home technology that’s highly underrated is the peace of mind it brings. You literally have a running record of all the things you’ve done (or haven’t done) on your devices, appliances, etc. and when you did them. 

You no longer have to wonder whether or not your garage door is closed, your alarm is set, or if you left the lights on. Your smart home not only has all the answers, you can also correct whatever issues there may be right from your phone. 

Just imagine how “Home Alone” would have played out had the McCallisters had smart home technology installed.

BCU Electric’s Smart Home Services

BCU Electric’s IT division offers comprehensive smart home services, including installation and automation. Our IT professionals specialize in a variety of home automation products from security to appliances to lighting, and everything in between. 

In addition to installing our products, we also offer networking solutions for any smart home technology issues that you may currently have (i.e. technology that doesn’t sync).

Whatever the need, we can help. Let us make your life easier with our smart home services.