Building new is the easiest time to wire in smart home features. Here's what's actually worth including.
Building new is the easiest time to incorporate smart home features, since wiring and infrastructure can be planned in from the start rather than retrofitted later. Here are the features worth considering.
Smart Thermostats
A programmable, app-controlled thermostat is one of the simplest additions and can meaningfully reduce energy costs by adjusting temperatures automatically based on your schedule.
Video Doorbells and Security
Pre-wiring for video doorbells, exterior cameras, or a security system panel during construction avoids drilling into finished walls later and gives you a cleaner installation.
Smart Garage Door Access
App-controlled garage door openers let you check status remotely and grant access to family or service providers without a physical key — a small feature that adds real daily convenience.
Building smart-home infrastructure in from day one is far easier than retrofitting it.
Structured Wiring for Whole-Home Connectivity - This is Key For Remote Workers
Running ethernet or structured wiring to key rooms during the build supports stronger, more reliable wifi coverage than relying on a single router — especially valuable if multiple people work from home.
What's Worth Skipping
Not every smart gadget ages well or stays compatible with future systems. Focus on infrastructure-level additions (wiring, panel space) during the build, and layer in specific smart devices later as needs and technology evolve.
Why This Matters
- Smart Thermostats: A programmable, app-controlled thermostat is one of the simplest additions and can meaningfully reduce energy costs by adjusting temperatures automatically based on your schedule.
- Structured Wiring for Whole-Home Connectivity: Running ethernet or structured wiring to key rooms during the build supports stronger, more reliable wifi coverage than relying on a single router — especially valuable if multiple people work from home.
- What's Worth Skipping: Not every smart gadget ages well or stays compatible with future systems.
Building smart-home infrastructure in from day one is far easier than retrofitting it. Sterchi Homes can walk you through which smart home options make sense to include in your new Evansville-area home. We work closely with our electricians to plan and meet our customers' needs.
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