Welcome
Imagine a home where you can control your lights, security system, and entertainment setup all from one app.
Picture a life where your home knows what you need and responds to your commands. Welcome to the smart home and there’s no better place to start than in Toronto with Uplynk.
Smart home automation technology gives you unparalleled convenience and control, allowing you to connect multiple devices and control them with one button or voice command.
This includes integrating security cameras, appliances, and other smart devices into one smart home automation system so you can view and control them easily.
In this post we’ll be discussing the benefits of making your home smart, Uplynk’s unique services and we will answer some common questions about smart home integration.
Read on and see how Uplynk can automate the mundane in your life so you have more time for what matters most.
What is a Smart Home?
A smart home uses internet-connected devices to allow remote management and monitoring of systems like lighting, thermostats, audio, security and more.
Examples of these smart devices are smart lights and smart locks which are great products on their own, but they really shine when they are a part of a complete home automation system.
These devices can be controlled through a central hub or app to form a total smart home system that integrates all aspects of home automation into one cohesive and efficient home.
Before you buy any smart home products the first thing you need to consider is the system that you are going to use to control your smart home products.
Every smart home device comes with its own app. This is both good and bad. I’ve consulted with clients who’ve had to use 7 different apps on their phone to control their home.
This can get very frustrating and confusing and ultimately waste more time than conventional home products. But if you choose your smart home system controller first and cater all your products to fit within that system you will end up with a much better experience.
I will explain this in more detail later in this article.
Benefits of a Smart Home
1. One App to Rule Them All
If you work with Uplynk we will design your system so that we can connect all your smart home devices into one smart home system. This will allow you to control your thermostat, your cameras, and speakers all from one interface, life just got a whole lot simpler.
When your devices are integrated like this it allows for them to activate each other when creating scenes. In my personal home, I have a combination of Savant and Alexa and I think it’s the best setup on the market.
One example of a scene I use regularly in my own home is… When I am headed to bed I tell the Alexa speaker in my room “Alexa it’s bedtime” That command will lock all my doors, turn off all my lights, close my smart blinds, lower my thermostat, and turn off any music or TV’s in the home. This is so convenient and only possible when you integrate all your smart devices into one system.
2. Commanding your Smart Home
With Uplynk smart homes we always make sure you have at least 3 ways of controlling your smart home. This is because everyone in your home will tend to have their own style of controlling the home. Some prefer voice commands like Siri, Alexa, or Google Home while others prefer the tactile feel of a keypad that triggers custom scenes to their liking.
Some people prefer the app on their phone and some people like to use the Savant Pro remote from the comfort of the couch. It’s important to consider this is smart home design and not rely too heavily on one type of command cause what may seem obvious to you might not feel that way for your spouse.
A combination of voice commands, keypads, smart switches, app control, and even motion sensors is the best way to ensure your smart home works great for everyone in your household.
3. Technical Support
Uplynk offers technical support to help you get the most out of your smart home. The beauty of the Savant system is that we can log in to your host remotely and make any changes to the system that you need.
We can also lock certain scenes from being changed so that you can never break the foundational programming of the home as you practice creating scenes yourself. The Savant app is intuitive, beautifully designed, and looks the exact same across all devices which limits confusion for every user. Our clients are a key part of our process and we always ensure that the design is catered to you.
Our Ultimate goal is to avoid service calls from ever happening so when your smart home is completed we do a thorough training session with you and your family to ensure that everyone knows how to control the smart home system.
All clients then receive a follow-up visit 30 days after installation to make sure everything is working as expected.
4. Routines
A truly powerful smart home has the ability to create custom routines that make your daily life easier. At the push of a button, you can trigger many devices to create a customized catered scene. You can have all the lights dim to a preselected setting while a romantic playlist starts on your ceiling speakers at the perfect volume to surprise your wife for a nice dinner together.
Or have your lights automatically adjust to match the sunlight throughout the day with circadian rhythm lighting. This is a powerful routine that does its job in the background without you having to do anything. Do you struggle with 5 remotes that you have to use in order to turn the TV on, set the receiver to the right input, change the surround sound settings, and then finally get the Apple TV remote to pick what you want to watch? Then as you finally relax, you have to get up again to dim the lights.
The Savant Pro Remote can control your entire living room. At the push of a button it will dim the lights, turn on the TV, receiver, and Apple TV, all of it will spring to life ready for you to choose what you want to watch.
5. Security
Smart home security systems are devices that tell you the status of your home, deter criminals and notify help in the case of a fire or medical emergency. Smart locks, alarm systems and cameras provide you with real-time alerts and remote monitoring so you can have peace of mind whether you’re at home or away.
Other devices like air monitors, leak detectors, and smart smoke alarms will allow you to keep tabs on the health of your home or notify emergency services in case something happens while you are on vacation.
6. Energy Efficiency
Smart thermostats and automated lighting can reduce your energy consumption and create an eco-friendly home while saving you money on your utility bills. The most powerful example of this is the Savant energy management system.
You can literally control every single electrical circuit in the home and you get power usage reports about how much energy your home is using.
You can turn off entire areas of the home that are not in use to save energy throughout the day. This system becomes even more powerful when paired with a solar and battery storage system.
Energy monitoring will allow you to dramatically reduce the amount of energy waste in your home which will make your solar and battery system much more efficient. This is totally the path to the future home.
Questions
How Much Does a Smart Home Cost?
The cost of a smart home depends on the level of automation you want. Basic setups start at a few thousand dollars and advanced systems can go into the tens of thousands. Uplynk has packages to fit any budget.
What are the services of a Smart Home?
Smart home services include mesh networks, security systems, smart lighting and blinds, home audio, climate control, solar & energy, entertainment systems, and more. Uplynk offers all of these services.
Who is the Best for Home Automation?
Uplynk is a top provider of home automation services in Toronto with expert technical support and quality products.
How Much Do Smart Home Devices Cost?
Smart home devices vary in price depending on the functionality and brand. Basic devices like smart plugs are cheap, while more advanced devices like security systems and home theater setups are more expensive.
Contact
Turning your home into a smart home has many benefits from convenience and security to energy efficiency and better living. Uplynk can make that happen for homeowners in Toronto.
We service all of Toronto with a focus on North York and Scarborough.
Book a Free Consultation and see how Uplynk can help you get the smart home of your dreams.
