Adding Smart Home Automation
At Unified Inspection Services, we see home buyers inspections in Fort Smith, Arkansas have different smart home automation setups. Now, the recommendation from us is to always make sure that the inspector identifies the smart home devices and get its status from the current home owner. But enough about business, let’s get to the fun stuff.
Smart Home Cameras
One of the most well-known detractors for bad actors are visible security cameras outside. If your new home has a camera that was left behind, it is recommended that they should be replaced. Two reasons:
- They may be outdated and not secure
- Getting access to them on your security application may be difficult
Another thing to think about is if you want a camera that is battery powered, uses Wifi, uses night vision technology, etc. One of the most well-rounded cameras on the market are Ring cameras. I have had Eufy, Arlo, and Ring, and Ring was definitely a better user experience and had more options to alerts as well.
Smart Thermostat
In an area like Fort Smith, Arkansas where temperature changes all the time and it’s a pain to manually change your thermostat as the seasons change, smart thermostats provide some great benefits.
- Reduced energy costs through automated adjustments.
- Improved comfort with personalized temperature schedules.
- Environmental impact—lower carbon footprint
- Easy installation and user-friendly interfaces.
Home Inspection Information
If you get an inspection done by Unified Inspection Services, you will be getting a report on the type of smart home devices located in the building. We check the functionality of the devices and will also look to see what other pertinent settings are done AND what conversations should be had with the current owner. Thanks again and good luck with your smart home!
