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What exactly makes a home a Smart Home?

Homes on the market have begun to boast ‘smart home’ capabilities in order to boost sales and pricing. However, just because one has Alexa controlling the kitchen lights does not make a home smart. There is really no limit to the automation available for modern homes. Jeremy suggests “if you are building a new home have your security/automation contractor review the plans before the construction starts. Often we can make suggestions that will keep the automation aspect of the project within its budget.”

In order to create a standard in the real estate industry, Coldwell Banker Real Estate teamed up with CNET, a technology news and review website, to define a smart home: “The home must have a smart security feature or a smart temperature feature in addition to a reliable internet connection. It then must include at least two features from a list of smart options, including appliances, entertainment, lighting, outdoor sensors, and safety detectors.”