When many people think about ‘home automation’ their first thoughts are fancy home security systems that have remote viewing capabilities that monitor your home for fire, break-ins, and other possible problems. The other popular thought is controlling home entertainment systems such as TV’s, Audio and Home Theater Systems. One of the most desirable and easily obtained results of installing home automation however is energy efficiency.

Whether you are trying to reduce costs, or just be a better steward of resources, Home Automation can help. One feature which is already very prevalent in many homes is a programmable thermostat on your heating and cooling system. But how easy do you find it to control? With Home Automation tools available today which include the ability to control and program your home’s heating and cooling system from an iPad or smartphone you may be able to finally maximize the use of this energy efficiency tool. In addition, modern Home Automation systems give you the ability to control different parts of your homes or “zones” setting the temperature higher or lower in unused portions of the home as the season or your schedule dictates.

Another energy-efficient use of home automation is lighting control. With automated lighting control, you can set the lights to turn on or off at predetermined times, control brightness, and even turn off automatically when people leave the room. This can result in a major reduction in your monthly utility bill. Are you of the opinion that window coverings are a decorating issue? That is only part of the equation. With automated window shades and blinds, you can set predetermined times for covering and opening windows depending upon light and heat patterns throughout the day.

If you are interested in increasing the “green” factor in your home through the latest in Home Automation tools and systems, BRAVAS Atlanta in Atlanta is the perfect partner to guide you through this journey. You can call our office at 770-844-5800 or use the convenient “Contact” feature on our website and begin to learn the advantages that home automation can bring to your life.   Image courtesy of sippakorn / FreeDigitalPhotos.net