Smart technology can improve comfort, security, and peace of mind while boosting your home's value. For help creating a personalized home automation network in Williamsburg, York County, Gloucester, or Newport News, VA, work with one of the customer-centered Comfort Consultants at Peninsula Heating & Air (PHA).
Home Automation Basics
To create a home automation network, you need a communications bridge and smart devices linked to the internet. While you can purchase standalone automation equipment, your Wi-Fi-enabled thermostat can also serve as your network's command center while allowing you to manage your HVAC system remotely. Once your network is in place, you can connect up to 200 smart devices that manage everything from your heater and air conditioner to your security cameras.
Security and Smart Home Monitoring
Trane's line of smart thermostats is compatible with Z-Wave, an open-source communications framework. This universal language lets you choose from dozens of compatible automation products and smart appliances. These products allow you to monitor your home's security anytime, anywhere. They're also great for keeping an eye on vacation properties and short-term rentals. You can add the following items to your network and expand it later as needed.
- Smart lighting and outlets
- Door locks
- Window locks and entry sensors
- Wireless security and doorbell cameras
- Garage door openers
- And more appliances!
Programming Automation Rules
Trane's Smart Home app and web portal make it easy to program automation rules and monitor your devices anywhere you have a reliable internet connection. The system is compatible with Alexa and Google Home products, so you can use voice commands to adjust the lights, turn up the music, or lock the doors. The system also gives you the option to create personalized mode schedules that fit your lifestyle. Here are a few ways that you can use smart rules to automate your home.
- Have the system complete tasks at certain times of the day.
- Use if-then statements to program conditional rules.
- Create events that trigger multiple devices or commands.
Get a Trane Home Automation System
To discuss your home automation project with our Comfort Consultants, give us a call today. We've been offering customers in the region the professional difference since 1955.