Check out the Benefits of a Smarter, Safer & More Efficient Home

Not long ago, smart homes either marked the pinnacle of home luxury or were a faraway dream. Fast-forward to today, and smart systems are growing exponentially around the world as technology becomes more accessible for the typical homeowner.

Investing in a home automation system not only adds sophistication to your Dallas, TX lifestyle, but it also enhances your home security, helps you save energy, and ultimately makes living easier. Now more than ever, right now is the best time to reap the benefits of a smarter, safer, and more efficient home. Explore three of those life-improving benefits below.

An Inside Look at Lutron’s HomeWorks Lighting Control Systems 

As a dedicated Lutron dealer in Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas, we’re always thrilled to introduce our clients to Lutron HomeWorks, Lutron’s most high-end control system. Lighting is such an integral part of any home, and it can transform the ambiance with just a few taps of your finger. For larger homes or those with many devices and fixtures, walking throughout the house to flip lighting switches on and off is a time-consuming task. Not to mention, traditional light switch plates are dull and boring. 

Luckily, upgrading your Texas home’s lighting introduces an easier and more luxurious living experience with one-touch command to all of your fixtures. If you’re interested in a lighting control system, read on to learn what makes HomeWorks the ultimate solution from Lutron. 

For Lutron lighting control installations in Dallas–Fort Worth, contact Texadia Systems here.

Our Tips to Secure Your Home Automation System

The FBI recently released a statement warning shoppers about smart TVs’ vulnerability to hackers. It cautioned that a hacker could potentially access your unsecured TV, which grants them an easy entrance to your computer through the router. At the low end of risks, a hacker could change the channels of your TV remotely or turn on smart speakers. But in a worst-case scenario, they could turn on your bedroom TV’s camera and microphone and secretly stalk you—or find your financial information through your computer.

But there’s no need to throw away your smart devices in fear of hackers. There are plenty of ways to secure your home automation system to keep your Dallas, TX household safe from cybercrime. Continue reading to see what technology professionals can do to give you peace of mind.

Plan for Greatness with Your Smart Home Installation 

Today’s smart home automation systems have the power to sync all your technology, including lighting, audio, security, and beyond. With one press of a button, you can turn off your entire house as you leave for the day. Then schedule lights and the thermostat to adjust to the perfect setting for your return home, all from your phone or tablet. 

But a lot goes into a home automation system. We’re not talking about plug-and-play devices with separate apps, like a video doorbell or Wi-Fi-enabled thermostat. Owning a collection of smart gadgets doesn’t make a home “smart.” For true home automation, you need a central controller that unifies all your electronics into one intuitive system that you don’t need to command every time.

At Texadia Systems, we’re excited to help you build your new luxury smart home. Before you get started on your Plano, TX, system, read on to see which factors you need to consider first. And to learn more, subscribe to our free monthly newsletter on smart home technology.