3 Reasons Why People Regret a DIY Smart Home
With the increase in popularity of smart homes, upgrading to a DIY smart home is now an option available to all homeowners, regardless of the property size.
Consumers can choose from an unlimited number of options. However, there is a difference between a do-it-yourself (DIY) project and one done by a smart home professional. We will focus on product quality, expertise, and time.
1. Quality
Smart products sold in stores are mass-produced to keep pricing competitive and stay ahead of trends and their competition, resulting in a loss of quality.
When installing a manufacturer-developed smart light, you may notice soft flickers and inconsistent hues due to its design.
A Wi-Fi or Bluetooth-connected light bulb doesn’t truly “turn off” just because you press a button on your phone. Your light switch stays active until manually turned off, directly wired to your home’s electrical system and circuit breaker.
Quality smart lights:
- Do not rely on a single light bulb
- Are connected to your electrical wire system
- Can be controlled through your wall switch, primary hub, and mobile device.
Next, the quality of security in many products is limited; countless apps must be downloaded, and strong Wi-Fi connectivity is required.
Although you may be initially saving money, these products are often obsolete within a few years, and you are required to purchase the newest versions.
Unlike DIY smart homes, you can take your smart home to the next level with the help of a professional.
Quinte Smart Homes partners with top brands like Control4, allowing you to manage your home using just one connected app.
2. Expertise
Geofence, controller, hub, IFTTT and driver. Unless you are already well-versed in smart homes, this may be jargon for you to read. A licensed electrician specializing in smart homes is part of the Quinte Smart Homes design process. We walk you through everything so you know you are in good hands with our experience in wiring, audio, visuals, lighting, networking, and security systems. In addition, we can diagnose electrical issues without the need to hire another contractor. It is a win-win situation to save you time and money.
3. Time
Approximately 36 per cent of consumers who set up smart home devices on their own experience difficulty doing so. When mainstream smart products become outdated or stop working, consumers are responsible for troubleshooting the product without outside support. In general, life is extremely busy for our clients. Smart homes and technology constantly evolve, yet many clients can’t invest extensive time to fully learn about them. Smart home specialists ensure that if your system stops working, it can typically be fixed quickly and even remotely.
Talk to a Professional
Owning smart home devices does not mean it is a connected home.
For example, ten million Canadians were affected by a Rogers internet outage in July 2022, causing smart home devices to stop working.
Quinte Smart Homes guarantees uninterrupted smart home operation. Even during power outages, we use a private ZigBee network connecting devices within the home’s range so linked devices can communicate.
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