LifeStyle. FAQ

What exactly is a "Smart House"?

A smart house can be many things. It can turn on your lights while you are away or when you arrive home. It can manage your security and surveillance systems. It can allow you to "automate" your irrigation system. Smart Houses can allow you to press one button which would lower your projection screen in the media room, lower your lighting, turn on your DVD player, turn on your receiver and play your movie. Smart Houses can manage your spa or pool temperatures. The list goes on and on.

How does the Smart House fit the Owner's lifestyle?

Designing a Smart Home to fit your lifestyle is like buying a vehicle. First you need to decide what you like and dislike. There are many ways to configure your home. A meeting with the builder and the potential owner takes place to decide what possible features need to be "pre-wired" for. The pre-wire takes place during the building process before insulation and drywall. This pre-wire allows you grow into your lifestyle as you want. Pre-wiring your home during construction makes good business sense.

How much does a Smart Home Cost?

This question can only be answered after your lifestyle has been understood. The price varies depending on what amenities you want. Again this entire process requires your home to be pre-wired during construction which does have an upfront cost. Your lifestyle determines your cost.

Can I manage my home while I am away?

With a dedicated internet connection your home can be managed from anywhere in the world. If you are expecting Stanly Steamer at 1pm you can log on to your home, turn off your security system, be notified when motion is detected in your home and watch the service person thru your homes camera system. When they are done, you can arm your security system and rest easy knowing your place is clean and protected.

Do I have to purchase everything at once?

The beauty of designing a system upfront and having the required pre-wire installed you can grow into each solution like: whole house audio /intercom, security, climate control, flood controls, theater, and lighting when you are ready. You have the choice to do these one at time or all at once.

Does the equipment come with any warranties?

Each solution comes with a one year warranty for repairs or replacements if no fault of the home owner. The owner may also purchase additional equipment protection if they wish. Monthly service agreements are also available. These agreements give you peace of mind that your investment will always be functional.

What exactly is Whole Home Audio and Intercom?

With today's busy lifestyle why not make your time at home most enjoyable. With whole home audio and intercom you can listen to your favorite music in any room you choose. You have the option to have speakers in the rooms you spend the most time. With the use of your intercom system you can communicate through your home by the press of a button or monitor a loved one like a small child or an elderly parent.

How does Smart Technology impact my Homes Security System?

The Controller for the Security Systems that Innovative Electronic Systems installs goes far beyond the traditional Security Systems you may be familiar with. The Systems allow you to control not only your security system but allows control over your lighting systems, your heating and cooling systems, and your surveillance equipment. Let's just say that if your home was compromised your security system goes beyond notifying EMS and Police it will turn your lights on and turn your heating and air systems off.

What exactly is Flood Protection in my Home?

Flood Protection is something that many home owners take for granted. Flood sensors placed on your toilets, your refrigetator water line, and your washing machine are great protection. These water sensors detect water on the floor. The integrated security system will turn that water line off while notifying you by telephone or email from the security system.

What if I want to control the lighting within my Home?

Lighting control can be done in many ways whether while building from scratch or retrofitting an existing structure. It all depends on the functionality you want. Lighting control can be added to an existing home or office easily by replacing the rooms light switches with "smart switches" then configuring them to work with your needs.

Can I control my Sprinkler Systems?

Innovative Electronic Systems can assist you in creating zone "groups" which allow you to organize common plant types. For example, use a "Lawn" group for grass zones and a "Flower Bed" group for drip irrigation zones in your flower beds. Then easily increase or decrease all the grass watering without changing the flower beds, or turn off the flower beds without changing the lawn.

Do I want a Home Theater?

A Home Theater can be whatever you want. If you like movies a larger TV screen and additional speakers can make your show or movie more enjoyable. Home Theaters can be a living room with comfortable seating or it can be a separate room with low lighting, recliner seats, 7.1 surround systems, and so on. You can play the Wii and Xbox which takes gaming to another level or, if you like gaming and movies, the Playstation 3 brings crisp visuals with it's built in Blu-Ray player. If you like watching TV then this is worth looking into.
More information is available by appointment to discuss how Innovative Electronic Systems can bring your Home or Office to life.