According to the research firm IDC, the smart home market is projected to grow at a healthy 16.9% annual clip over the next few years. As an architect, designer, or builder, your clients likely have smart home automation listed as a high priority for their next home in Wildwood, MO.

What’s the best way to plan for home automation in your projects? In the same way you work with other professionals and trades, you’ll want to start early. Smart home technology is much more than a basic pre-wire package for low-voltage cabling. Read on to see how planning for home automation from the start will lead to smoother and faster builds for your projects – and more satisfied clients to boot.

There’s no denying that upscale homeowners want more and more smart technology in their homes. One of the most popular requests from discerning clients is whole-home audio, and it’s easy to see why. The idea of being able to seamlessly listen to their favorite music in any room of the house with minimal fuss is extremely appealing.

The trouble comes when it’s time to implement and install the system. If you haven’t planned out the locations for speakers and other equipment, along with how you’ll hide the necessary wiring, you can end up with a system that doesn’t work right and is an eyesore in the home. You can avoid these headaches by bringing in an audio expert like Elite Technology Solutions early on in your project. Today we’ll illustrate how you can create the ideal whole-home audio system for clients in the Frontenac, MO region with our help.

No matter where you live and what your neighborhood is like, it’s important to keep your family safe. That doesn’t mean you need to fret 24/7 about imaginary threats, but you do want to be prepared for the worst.

A number of DIY security devices have hit the market recently, from video doorbells to devices designed to secure your entire home. These gadgets are better than nothing, but there’s a downside to going with standalone, DIY products. Everything’s working in isolation instead of as a cohesive whole, and they’re vulnerable to hacking.

There are other issues with a DIY approach to home security as well. That’s why we’ll go through the advantages of a professional home surveillance installation and why you want one for your Wildwood, MO home.

Given how long electric lights have been around, it’s a technology you may take for granted in everyday life. But not all light bulbs and light fixtures are created equal. Furthermore, new advancements have opened new possibilities for combining technology and design in compelling ways.

To take advantage of the new possibilities offered by smart lighting, you need a skilled, experienced lighting design expert. At Elite Technology Solutions, commercial and residential lighting design are in our DNA. Whether you’re a homeowner looking to install or upgrade a lighting system, a builder working on a new home, or want a new lighting system for your house of worship, we can help with your project.

We operate throughout Missouri, including Chesterfield and neighboring areas, so don’t be afraid to give us a call! Keep reading to learn more about our lighting design services.