Smart Home Benefits

Smart Home Benefits

• I’m building a new home. What type of wiring do I need for my house to be fiber-ready?
• What is 811 and what should I know about it?
• What is a smart home?
• What are the advantages of a smart home?

I’m building a new home. What type of wiring do I need for my house to be fiber-ready?

If you are building a new home, use Cat 6 or Cat 6A Ethernet cables in your home to be Fiber-ready. Cat 5e cable is also great for network speeds up to 1,000 Mbps (1 Gig), but it’s best to choose Cat 6 or Cat 6A for new construction to future-proof your home. Cat 6 supports speeds up to 10,000 Mbps (10 Gigs) in shorter distances and 1 Gig for longer distances up to 328 feet. Cat 6A is the highest performing cable of the three, built for speeds up to 10 Gbps at 328 feet.

There are faster, more expensive Ethernet cables out there, such as Cat 7 and Cat 8 if you are looking for datacenter-level performance. But for most homeowners, Cat 6 or 6A is more than sufficient. Avoid Cat 3 and Cat 5 ethernet cables, which are too slow to handle fiber internet speeds.

What is 811 and what should I know about it?

811 is the national toll-free number that you can contact before you dig to locate underground utilities. When you call 811, your local utility companies, including your internet service provider, sewer, water, and electric company, will come to your property to locate and flag their buried cables and pipes within two full working days. By contacting 811 before planting your new garden or installing your new fence or mailbox, you can avoid paying costly repairs to damaged utility lines and prevent injury or even death. Make the safe, smart choice and always call 811 before you dig.

What is a smart home?

A smart home is a residence that uses internet-connected devices to simplify everyday tasks. A smart home has many benefits, such as providing peace of mind, awareness, security and home safety. To have a smart home, you need to have a high-speed internet connection and smart home devices. Some examples of smart home devices are:

• Video Doorbell and Outdoor Cameras: These devices provide homeowners peace of mind by allowing them to see who or what is on their property 24/7, wherever they are. Smithville’s Video Doorbell and Camera options allow you to talk to visitors at your door, see when packages are delivered, and observe outside your property whether you are at home or not.
• Smart Smoke Detector: Unlike a regular smoke detector, a smart smoke detector will notify your smartphone if it detects smoke in your home, allowing you to respond even if you aren’t home. Smithville professionally monitored Smart Smoke Detectors will even notify first responders right away if a fire is detected, which provides you even more peace of mind.
• Smart Lock: A smart lock allows you to lock and unlock your home remotely. You can create a pin you enter at the door to lock or unlock it, or use your smartphone to control it remotely. This is useful for when you are having friends or neighbors watch your home while you are away or when you have a lot to carry inside.

With many devices available today, homeowners can get the most of out their smart home if their devices can sync with one app. Smithville Smart Home Security allows you to manage all your smart home devices in one, convenient app.

What are the advantages of a smart home?

The biggest advantage of a smart home is that it gives you peace of mind by empowering you to see, know and respond to what’s happening in your home from wherever you are. However, not all smart homes have the same capabilities.

Smithville Smart Home Security provides many benefits that you won’t find in DIY smart home systems, including the following:

• Total control and real-time awareness with an integrated system
• Peace of mind with 24/7 professional monitoring for rapid emergency dispatch
• Hassle-free, local support and installation
• Extended warranty plan covers your system
• World-class smart home security protects you, your family and property
• Monthly pricing that’s affordable

With Smithville Smart Home Security, you gain the control and protection you want with an integrated system that’s professionally installed and supported with an extended warranty. You’ll gain awareness and control of your space with our all-in-one Touchscreen Control Center when you’re home and the Total Connect mobile app when you’re away. From turning down the heat to opening a garage door to answering a ring of your doorbell, you remain aware and in control of your property. You’ll know who’s coming and going with entry sensors and security cameras. You can stay safe with Smart Smoke Detectors that notify first responders in an emergency. Smithville Smart Home Security gives you peace of mind.

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