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Why You Should Upgrade To A Lutron Smart Home

December 1, 2023

Are you looking to make your home more efficient, or add more features? 


Then we have the answer for you: a Smart Home!


A Lutron smart home works by connecting your devices like switches, outlets, thermostats, security cameras, speakers, or even blinds to your phone, tablet, or other smart devices via a smart hub. Your Lutron smart hub connects all of your home devices together allowing them to work in tandem to unlock smart capabilities in your home that work for you.


Table of Contents:


  1. What is a Smart Home?
  2. How Does A Smart Home Work?
  3. What is a smart device?
  4. What is a smart home system?
  5. Why Should You Upgrade?



What is a Smart Home?


A smart home is a residence with various devices and systems that can be controlled remotely through a central hub. These devices are connected to the internet, allowing homeowners to manage them right from their phones or computers. 


Some key benefits of a smart home:


Home Automation: Smart homes can automate various tasks, such as adjusting lighting, heating, and cooling systems, locking and unlocking doors, and managing appliances. This automation can be scheduled by sensors, voice commands, or smartphone apps.


Convenience: Smart homes offer convenience by allowing you to control devices and systems from anywhere. For example, you can preheat your oven on your way home or check your security cameras while away.


Security: Smart security systems include features like motion detectors, doorbell cameras, and smart locks. They can send alerts and video feeds to your phone, increasing your home security.



How Does A Smart Home Work?


In order to turn your home into a smart home, you need a few things: 1) a wifi connection, 2) smart home devices, and 3) a smart home system to control the devices.


What is a smart device?


A smart device falls within a smart home system. It is connected to your smart home hub and can interact with other devices. Alarm systems or doorbells are examples of smart devices.


What is a smart home system?


A smart home system is what controls the smart devices. It is a hub that is a physical unit or an internet software that allows you to control your smart devices all from one place.


In summary, a smart device is a single digital device, while a smart home system is a broader framework that includes multiple smart devices that you can control from one place.



Why Should You Upgrade?


  • Smart homes offer convenience of managing household devices
  • Smart homes can enhance security with notifications or alerts
  • Smart homes help you save energy
  • Smart homes save you money in the long run



Overall, smart homes are designed to make daily life more convenient, efficient, and secure, and they continue to evolve as technology advances.


To get you started on your home upgrade, Malstrom Electric is currently doing a Smart Home Package Giveaway! The package includes 2 smart dimmer locations, 2 smart remote locations, and 1 smart home hub. This package is worth $600 and given to you for free! Check out our social media to enter.

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