Is your home smart? Just what is a smart home, anyway? The modern smart home is more than just a collection of smart devices. You may already have some, like a video doorbell and a smart thermostat. They will give you some new information and control capabilities that you may not have had before. But how well do they work together to make it easier to manage daily life?

As a leading home automation company in Missouri, Elite Technology Solutions believes that the smart home is not just smart devices controllable by apps but a comprehensive system that takes advantage of all that intelligence to orchestrate your home and transform your lifestyle in both functional and delightful ways.

While you can incorporate many smart home features into your home, we think there are five essential ones every St. Louis smart home should have. Find out what they are below.

Everyone's home is a reflection of their personality and lifestyle. People choose, consciously or subconsciously, those things that make them feel comfortable at home. Whether your style is ultra-modern or traditional, and your lifestyle is relaxed or chock full of action, you fill your home with what makes you happy.

When it comes to home automation and smart technology, too many solutions force you to adapt to a new model. You want to control your lights? Do it this way. Your entertainment? Here’s our app. Elite Technology Solutions believes in a different approach; whatever smart home features you want should adapt and be tailored to your lifestyle and your home in Weldon Springs, MO. That's why Elite is a Crestron dealer, as Crestron makes sophisticated home automation solutions customized for your concept of what a home should be.

In the current environment dominated by the pandemic, it’s safe to say things aren’t going back to “normal” just yet. So much activity is now happening from home – whether it’s work, school, or entertainment – that juggling all this at home at the same time can become a source of stress.

One noticeable trend in these times has been that as people have been staying home far more, they tend to notice things that can be improved. Indeed, sales at home improvement retailers like Home Depot are brisk as homeowners take on projects to make home life easier and more comfortable.

Along that line, we’d like to suggest that you look at home automation as a way to make home life just a bit more enjoyable in Town and Country, MO. And, it’s not just for these unusual times; home automation investments continue paying dividends for years to come.

Read on to see how to ease home stress with smart home technology.

Are you looking for a smarter home security system? Perhaps you want to take advantage of current home surveillance options. Even if you’re not overly concerned about security in your safe Chesterfield, MO neighborhood, if you travel often, have kids or elderly relatives at home, or have pets, there are excellent reasons to invest in a home surveillance installation.

It's no secret that there are a wide variety of surveillance options in the market, from several DIY solutions to professionally installed systems. You will find that many claim very similar features. But there are some critical features that Elite Technology Solutions believes sets some apart from the rest.

Read on to learn more about three things we recommend in home surveillance setups.