To transform your house into a dazzling ‘smart home’, you often have to throw out your old hardware and devices -- replacing everything with new gear.  Ready to take full advantage of modern technology? You have options

If you’d like a smart smoke alarm to receive alerts to your phone, for instance, you’ll need to toss out your old smoke alarm. But now, newer smart home solutions are available that allow you to transform a plain-old device into an integrated one.

Similarly, if you want to add distributed audio video to your Carmel, Indiana home, you may be wondering—should I retrofit my old system or start anew? In today’s blog, we’ll take you through the right choice for your project, whether that includes security, AV, or smart lighting.

You’ve gathered friends and family to stream a movie or TV show, and just as you’re all gazing towards the screen—the image freezes, perpetually loading. Or imagine a worse scenario: you open your laptop to find your information has been hacked. Both situations are different yet unfortunately common occurrences. Technology and the internet are both a blessing and a curse; obtaining information and entertainment is easier than ever, but it brings about new frustrations, too.

If you’re hoping to optimize your network’s security and speed, you may think you have to choose one or the other. But in our blog, we’ll demonstrate how a home network services company can help your Carmel, Indiana-area home reach the connection you deserve.

What makes a home “smart”? Maybe you or someone you know owns a smart device like the Amazon Alexa or a Nest thermostat. But true smart home automation can (and should) be so much more. An automated home allows you to control every device in your house from a tablet or smartphone from anywhere. Everything — lights, music, video, climate, security, etc. — is in your control and will connect to a remotely managed network.

If you can imagine automating it, you can probably do it. Each piece of your house will function automatically in one system, like magic. With smart home automation, your Carmel, IN, house should feel like it’s in the world of Harry Potter.

Browse the aisles of Target or Wal-Mart around Carmel, IN and you’ll find innovative products like the Ring Doorbell or Amazon Echo ready to purchase. Nowadays, it seems like anyone can experience smart technology with products like the Nest thermostat or wireless stereos. And for someone who only desires a few automated devices, do-it-yourself products can be a quick solution.

But are simple DIY devices enough to build your dream smart home, or should you consider an advanced professionally-installed system?