Owning a smart home is no longer a luxury. With the right planning and know-how, any home can be turned into a smart home. But what exactly is a smart home? These are some key components of any smart home.

Connection

The main feature of a smart home is that the home is connected. Smart home accessories and devices are designed to connect and function cohesively as one extensive home system. There are various options for connecting devices including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or hardwired systems. Whether it is the thermostat, lights, or front door lock, a smart home is a system of connected devices that work through a smart home hub.

Remote Control

Another quality of a smart home is remote access to various home functions. You may not realize it, but there are instances in which remote access to your home could save you a lot of time and money. From never having to worry about locking your keys in the house to controlling your home’s thermostat from miles away, a smart home should provide the ability to control various home functions wherever and whenever you want. When it comes to a smart home, remote control is everything.

Convenience

Remote control is not the only smart home feature that adds convenience to your life. Many smart home devices can be scheduled ahead of time and run automatically, such as vacuum cleaners, lights, or coffee makers. Additionally, most smart home devices are wireless, making them easy to use wherever you need them.

Safety

There are various smart home devices and applications that make smart homes safer. From remote-controlled door locks to connected security cameras, smart homes offer homeowners improved security and control over their homes. Many of these devices also allow you to watch live security footage and even speak with visitors remotely, giving you peace of mind.

The right smart home setup will add convenience, security, and peace of mind to your life. Let the tech experts at Geeks on Site show you how to make the most out of your smart home setup. From professional advice to meticulous installation, our team can create the smart home you have always dreamed of. Call us today!

Did you know that with the right equipment, any home can be turned into a smart home? Home automation technology provides homeowners with the ability to remotely control various appliances and utilities in their home. Smart homes are known to help conserve energy, minimize costs, and provide security, comfort, and ultimate convenience. But what is required for a smart home?

Internet connectivity

It’s important to consider a few variables when it comes to ensuring the right Internet connection to support a smart home. First, you will need to have enough bandwidth for your connected devices. You will also want to ensure you have secured your connection to protect your devices and personal information on your network. Lastly, you will need to ensure each device is properly set up and connects well. A proper Wi-Fi connection will also be needed.

Devices

Here is where smart homeowners can really design which features they want their home automation to control. Just about every home appliance, utility, and device can be controlled by a smart home hub. Be sure to invest in appliances and devices that are compatible with smart home automation including refrigerators, lights, door locks, vacuum, television, thermostat, speakers, security cameras, doorbell, and much more.

Hub display and speakers

A properly configured smart home hub will ensure all of your devices are connected and working together so that you can make the most of your smart home’s features, whether you are controlling them from your living room or from the other side of the world. Although most smart home configurations can be controlled via various phone applications, it’s a good idea to set up displays and speakers in multiple spots in your home to access controls as well.

Not sure how to turn your home into a smart home? Geeks on Site is a team of highly trained, experienced, and professional tech experts who can help you plan, set up, and maintain every aspect of your smart home. We can offer creative solutions for your home configuration and show you how to make the most of it. Call us today to find out more.

SMART technology, also known as Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology, refers to technology that uses data and artificial intelligence to give inanimate objects the cognitive ability to complete tasks with little to no manual effort. In regards to smart home devices, these tasks are often preprogrammed into everyday objects or devices that use software applications or use voice commands or information entered in an app (or software programs) to carry out simple tasks. Simply put, smart home devices are everyday household items that use technology to help you manage your lifestyle and monitor activity in and around your home using automation.

Examples of automated smart home devices include setting a timer to turn on the lights at a certain time of day or adjusting the temperature in the home when nobody is there. Smart home devices run off of the Internet and require a strong and reliable in-home Wi-Fi network to connect to because they often run simultaneously.

Many homes today use smart home devices to create a secure and comfortable home with the luxury and convenience of the latest technology. But, the benefits of using smart technology and smart home devices extend beyond comfort and convenience. Some smart home devices used in the home help with energy efficiency and waste reduction, saving homeowners money on their electric bills. In some cases, smart devices such as security cameras can qualify you for discounts on your homeowner’s insurance. Doorbell cameras and other security cameras around your home can bring peace of mind as well.

The most convenient aspect of using smart home devices in your home is the ability for full integration and control of your home from a smartphone, tablet, or laptop no matter where you are in the world. Due to the rise in demand for smart technology, smart home devices are viewed as assets that add to the resale value of your home.

Geeks on Site is well-versed at installing, setting up, and supporting smart home devices throughout homes. Contact Geeks on Site to get your smart home set up today!

Smart home devices are not exclusive to high-tech enthusiasts. More and more homes are turning to technology for the convenience, comfort, and value smart home devices adds to their home. An estimated 175 million homes in the world are now considered smart homes. In the U.S. alone, 69% of homes have at least one smart home device, and approximately 22 million homes have more. It’s reported that many homes have as many as 16 smart home devices in their household. Smart home devices range from security camera systems and entertainment systems to refrigerators and thermostats.

The most popular smart home devices are:

• Entertainment: speakers, television, and gaming consoles
• Smart Assistant (Alexa, Google, Siri)
• Kitchen Appliances: refrigerator, dishwasher, oven, microwave
• Washer and Dryer
• Security System: video doorbell, indoor/outdoor security camera, and motion sensors
• Points of Entry: door locks and garage door openers
• Home safety: smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors
• Lawncare: sprinkler systems and robot lawn mowers
• Temperature control and air quality: thermostats and air purifiers
• Lighting and Outlets: smart plugs and smart bulbs
• Cleaning: robot vacuums

New smart home devices are hitting the market every year, and by 2023, it’s predicted that 15% of homes worldwide will have a smart home device. A top reason for smart home devices in the home is convenience.

Homeowners are leveraging the time and convenience that comes with automating everyday household chores and enjoyment from maximizing their home entertainment with smart home devices. Geeks on Site is an industry leader in smart home installations – contact us today!

Smart security cameras capture images, record footage, and monitor activity in and around your home or business in real-time. A smart security camera system can be integrated with new or existing smart home automation, and be customized for both wired or wireless usage. When paired with a smartphone, owners can configure their security system to preferred settings, and monitor activity over an app or the web. They provide 24/7 protection and peace of mind with access from anywhere.

Security cameras have been in use for over 50 years, however, with the introduction of smart technology, security cameras today have more robust and sophisticated features that can enhance security and the user experience. Face tag, GPS, and motion detection are a few key benefits of today’s smart security camera features.

Many homeowners and businesses install smart security cameras as a safety measure to alert them of unusual or suspicious activity and to monitor their families or employees. With more consumers shopping online, doorbell cameras, for instance, are very helpful for preventing package theft as homeowners can speak to anyone who approaches the area around their front door. These systems can also be programmed to dispatch authorities or law enforcement to a specific location in the event of an emergency. However, it’s important to note that smart security cameras are used for more than to prevent crime. Parents and pet owners often have smart security cameras installed throughout their homes to keep a watchful eye on pets, children, and even older family members while they’re away. They appreciate the ability to see and communicate with their pet or child directly via two-way audio through their security system. Businesses often set up cameras to monitor entrances/exits, cash registers, stock rooms, etc. to monitor the ins and outs of the business every day without having to be on site.

Incorporating smart security cameras in and around your home and business can bring peace of mind. Geeks on Site is an authorized Ring dealer. If you have questions regarding smart security cameras and professional camera installation by our Geeks on Site technicians, contact us at 1-888-799-4335.

Home security cameras are the key to having a comprehensive and effective home security system. With this goal in mind, it is important to purchase quality cameras that deliver clear images. These cameras are then mounted in strategic locations that overlook critical areas around your home and the rest of your property to monitor activity.

The cameras connect to your alarm system and smart home system via Wi-Fi and provide an app for your phone that allows you to see what they see from wherever you are in the world. When installed and maintained properly, security cameras serve three important functions as part of your home security system:

• Provide constant surveillance so that you can see anything that is happening within their range 24/7/365.
• Provide a video record of the activity happening within their range.
• Provide a trigger for your alarm system to advise you and the police of any unusual activity on your property.

Geeks on Site’s team of experienced techs can professionally install all of your security cameras. Once you have selected the cameras and mounts that work best for you and your home, Geeks on Site’s technicians will quickly and professionally install the equipment.

Our security cameras services include:

• Helping you determine the best places to install the cameras based on what you want to monitor.
• Installing your cameras on walls, ceilings, or anywhere else you have a need for surveillance.
• Connecting your security cameras to your Wi-Fi network and making sure they sync properly.
• Ensuring that your smart home’s mobile app is installed and set up to include your security cameras.
• Thoroughly checking your security cameras are working properly.
• Training you on how to use your new system.

Geeks on Site has been providing quality IT support services to homes nationwide and our technicians are experienced in how security cameras should be installed so they can work as expected. Call Geeks on Site today to discuss your home’s security camera system.

If you need help getting started and need a recommendation for what systems work best for your needs, feel free to contact us for help.

Motion detectors, or sensors, are an important part of your home security system. They register movement in your home and alert you to possible problems. Placed strategically around doors, windows, and other possible points of entry to your home, motion detectors use multiple technologies to transmit information about the movement they detect to your home security system’s monitoring center. Your monitoring center then alerts you to the activity happening in your home.

Used in tandem with your home security system’s cameras, motion detectors can also work with your smart home features to save energy by turning lights on or off, for example, or work with your thermostat to adjust the temperature throughout rooms.

Like any other part of your home security system, motion detectors only work when they are placed where you need them and are properly maintained. Often, that placement occurs when you have your security cameras professionally installed.

The experienced techs at Geeks on Site are available to make recommendations about where motion detectors should be installed as well as professionally install the motion detectors. Our techs will also work with you to make sure the motion detectors are syncing with your security system and showing up in your mobile app if you have one.

Our team of techs is the perfect choice for installing your motion detectors as part of your security system because they have all of the necessary tools to properly install these. Our installation service also comes with a 7-day warranty for that added peace of mind. We have been the go-to installer of security systems for homes and businesses nationwide for years. Contact Geeks on Site today to discuss adding motion detectors to your security system.