SOMA Living March 2024

HEY ALEXA, STOP EAVESDROPPING AND SIMPLIFY MY HOME! LIGHTING AND AUDIO

Embarking on a smart home journey often starts with familiar DIY systems like Google Home and Alexa. These platforms are accessible, budget-friendly, and user-friendly, perfect for basic tasks such as playing music, dimming lights, or adjusting the thermostat with a simple voice command or a smartphone tap. However, as the number of smart devices in a home increases, the simplicity that initially attracted users to these DIY systems can begin to fade. The ease of use can get lost amidst a sea of apps and controls, complicating what was supposed to be a streamlined smart home experience. While Google and Alexa can listen to commands, they might not keep things simple as a smart home ecosystem expands. This complexity highlights the advantages of intelligent home systems. These systems excel at integrating various smart devices into a unified ecosystem, offering a single, sleek interface for managing everything from lighting and

climate to security and entertainment. This centralization epitomizes the concept of ‘less is more,’ simplifying the smart home experience. For those just starting their smart home journey, a DIY system like Google Home or Alexa might serve as the ideal starting point. However, for individuals aspiring to a seamlessly integrated and effortlessly managed smart home, transitioning to an intelligent system might be the smart choice. It represents an upgrade from juggling multiple apps to conducting a well-orchestrated smart home symphony, ensuring that home technology enhances rather than complicates life.

Abiola Amusan, AV Luxury Design Abiola Amusan, is the Principal at AV Luxury Design. A tech savvy Maplewood resident with over two decades of experience in both tech and customer service. His passion lies in creating Intelligent homes that are as interconnected as the strong community ties he cherishes in SOMA. CREATE YOUR INTELLIGENT HOME...

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