10 Reasons to Have Your Smart Home Technology Professionally Installed

Adding smart technology to the home
brings a wide variety of benefits; along with the convenience and versatility
of smart technology, it can also play a role in boosting energy efficiency.

When it comes to the installation of
smart devices and controllers, it almost always pays to go pro; even if you are
fairly confident with a screwdriver it would still be in your best interest to
hire help.

Here are 10 reasons to have your smart
home technology professionally installed, rather than opting for the DIY
approach:

1. 
Unexpected Complexities

You will need to figure out exactly
how your home is currently wired before progressing with your smart technology
installation, you need to determine whether or not you have a neutral wire and
what this means in terms of device compatibility. The last thing you want is to
get a job underway only to find the devices and controllers you have bought are
not suitable for your home.

2. 
Scalability

You will want to add further devices
to your smart home system at some point in the future; this could include a
whole bunch of different devices and controllers, gradually building towards
total automation. It is essential to ensure that your chosen smart system is as
flexible and scalable as possible. Otherwise, the DIY smart system you install
today may not be suitable for expansion in years to come.

3. 
Simplified Centralised Control

A common mistake when installing smart home
technology is fitting a wide range of devices with separate
controllers. Subsequently, what was supposed to be a convenience ultimately
becomes a burden; too many separate devices, too many controllers, too many
apps, not the smartest approach to smart home technology. Hiring help can
ensure you benefit from an integrated system with one simplified and
centralised control hub.

4. 
Privacy and Security

Every time you bring something into
your home with a wireless connection, it has the potential to represent a
security risk. Your privacy could be jeopardised if you do not take
precautions.  This is something else a
professional installer can advise on, ensuring the total safety of every device
added to your home.

5. 
Central Router Reliance

The classic approach to smart home
technology installation has been to choose devices that connect to the
property’s main Wi-Fi router. Not only does this mean the consumption of
bandwidth, but also the inoperability of the entire system if the router goes
down. By contrast, Zigbee and Z-Wave smart
home technology networks are designed to operate independently of a
central router.  By communicating
directly with one another, no router is required to operate them.

6. 
Remote Access

It is one thing to be able to control
your lights and other devices around your home when you are there in person.
But what about when you are away from home? A good smart technology system at
home is one that can be controlled from any location at any time, using any
connected mobile device. Head to work having left the lights on and you can
turn them off at the touch of a button.

7. 
Maintenance and Upgrades

Maintaining and upgrading a smart
technology system is much easier when the system has been professionally
installed in the first place. What is more, hiring help means gaining access to
the kind of invaluable aftercare you may need to troubleshoot common issues
along the way. One of the biggest problems with the DIY option is that if
things go wrong, you are more or less on your own.

8. 
Health and Safety

The potential risks of approaching
electrical tasks around the home should also be considered before starting DIY
installation. Even where any devices and controllers like the Evvr In-Wall Relay
Switch is relatively simple to install, you are still dealing with
high-voltage cables and electronics. Another benefit of hiring help is that of
safety, both during and after the installation process.

9. 
Insightful Information and Advice

Professional installation of smart
home technology is not solely about convenience, safety and scalability; it is
also about gaining access to the installer’s knowledge and experience in all
things related to smart home technology. 
Professionals can help you choose the most suitable option for your
home, show you how the devices work and give advice on future upgrades.  Ultimately, they will help you get the best
out of your smart home technology.

10. 
Precision and Presentation

A professional installer can save you
the headache of having all manner of cables and devices scattered around the
home. The ‘brains’ of your smart home technology system can be hidden discreet
out of way, fronted exclusively by sophisticated controllers and smart
switches. All installed with pinpoint precision to ensure their neat and tidy
presentation.