Helena Talbot's blog - Connecting To Your 'Smart' Home With Bluetooth

I have talked a lot about smart home technology, but today we want to focus on connecting homeowners to that growing complement of "smart" appliances and systems that offer many great quality-of-life and economic advantages.

A recent post from McNair Custom Homes outlined the many ways smart homes are utilizing Bluetooth, the same wireless system that connects your earpiece to your remote cell or smart phone, as well as other new developing technologies.

A university study about the technology as it applies to smart home use states that a typical Bluetooth-based home automation system includes a host and several client modules. Considering the entrance price of the Bluetooth, it will be more cost effective to have multiple Device Controllers (DC) connected to a Bluetooth device. Each DC, in turn, monitors multiple Attached Devices.

The folks at McNair believe since most homeowners already own at least one Bluetooth enabled hub device, they can use it to control their lights, temperature, household appliances, window and door locks, and security systems with ease and efficiency.

In addition, there are new types of devices that support both Bluetooth and wireless LAN.  For example, the McNair blog points to Red-m -- a device that supports both wireless and Bluetooth devices.  

Additionally, Control4 and Logitech’s universal remote also incorporate all-in-one home remote controls. These types of remotes can allow consumers to control indoor and outdoor amenities.  

Having only one remote to control everything in your home makes automation so much easier. Investing a little more money up front on automating your home while it’s in the construction phase is a cost-effective solution for consumers in the long run, and moreover, it’s a great way to “go green.”

There are a lot of ways to make sure automating your home is cost effective, even if a homeowner is not looking for the most advanced technology. The McNair blog recommends wiring a home for everything including wireless connections.  

Even just integrating your heating and air conditioning system with lighting fixtures is an energy-saving option that will be cost effective in the long run.

By John Voket

I specialize in helping buyers and sellers invest in real estate in Loudoun County and Northern Virginia.

I have over 25 years experience in the real estate industry.  As a Broker/Owner with Exit Realty Talbot and Company, I bring special tools and solutions that enable me to exceed the expectations of my clientele.  If you are considering listing your property in Loudoun County or the nearby areas, ask me about our latest internet marketing systems.  I would appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.  I am experienced in listing and selling short sales.  For information on the short sale process, please visit  www.LoudounShortSaleSolutions.com.

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