Why You Need to Partner With A Smart Home Automation Expert

Smart homes are no longer relegated to science fiction. Recent technologies have made them available to the public, and devices such as Amazon Echo and Google Home have popularized the concept even more. Are you interested in adding smart technology to your home? You might be tempted to install the technology yourself, but it is more work than you would expect. Learn why you should trust a professional to install a smart home automation system in your Portland, OR home.

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Ease-of-Use

For many, the allure of smart home technology is the ability to control everything from a mobile app. This sounds great, until you’re stuck using ten different apps to get through the day. Home automation professionals are able to create on-app solutions that integrate lighting, climate, entertainment and more. Even though, in theory, a DIY installation could accomplish this, it would require hours of programming and you’ll likely end up with a clunky user interface that you won’t want to use on a daily basis. Instead, Eighteen Group partners with Control4 to offer a personalized, easy-to-use smart home you can manage from a mobile app, dedicated touchpad or voice commands.

Maintenance

What if something stops working down the line, and you don't know how to fix it? You will then have to spend more money calling a repair person. A professional, smart home automation expert will craft a solution that is more reliable in the long run than a DIY installation. If something does happen, they’re familiar with your system and will be able to fix it promptly. For additional support, check out our Control4 tutorial videos that highlight how to manage every part of your smart home.

The Best Equipment

There is not a one size fits all package for smart homes. Different people want different things, and it is challenging to customize your automation experience when you install it yourself. You may not know what smart devices are the most reliable (and safe) or which work well together. Will your lights be able to communicate with your doorbell camera? Will you be able to have your thermostat and shades working together?

An expert will be able to recommend the best equipment in the industry so that there is less of a chance that things will break down later. Finally, they can find ways to cut costs on your project for items that are unnecessary, saving you money in the long run while still delivering a superior smart home automation system.

Less Room for Error

Unless you are a smart home professional, there is a lot of room for error in installing this technology. After spending hours doing research online and watching YouTube videos, there is still a good chance that you can make a mistake along the way. And mistakes can be costly, completely throwing your budget off. Don’t stress about getting your smart home automation system installed correctly when you can trust a professional to do the job for you.

Are you interested in installing a smart home automation system in your Portland area home? Eighteen Group is a team of locally owned and operated installation experts. If you’re interested in learning more about our home automation services, give us a call at (503) 515-1192 or fill out our online contact form. You can also send us a message in the chatbox in the corner of your browser.