Enjoying the benefits of a home automation system means there’s no need to get up to shut the blinds.  Feeling warm? Your home’s thermostat will learn the weather in Raleigh and adjust your home’s temperature accordingly.

While using a home automation system can be as easy as opening an app on your phone, installing it correctly can be tricky. The certified electricians at Mr. Electric can help navigate your home’s electrical system and help install your new custom home automation system with ease.

Home automation systems require certain types of wires, switches, surge protection, and deep junction boxes. The Mr. Electric team can come to your Raleigh home and check to see if your home has what’s required for home automation. If new materials need to be installed, we can do it safely and correctly.

What Can A Home Automation System Do In My Raleigh Home?

Smart technology is enabling homeowners to have a house that is out of the Jetson’s age. A good home automation system can do more than just turn the lights on and off. Mr. Electric can help install a home automation system that provides your home with extra security through surveillance, as well as, smoke and fire detection. Your home automation system can regulate water usage and energy usage, control lights inside and outside. When it comes time for a fun evening, you can have music playing in every room and outside.

What Do I Need For A Home Automation Installation In My Raleigh Home?

What your Raleigh home needs to install a home automation system depends on which brand you purchase and its features. Some home automation systems require a set up through an AC adapter, where others come with its own rechargeable battery.

At each light switch, you’ll likely need a neutral wire to help connect the smart switches properly. This may also need to be accompanied by in-wall transmitters that can help control a group of lights in a room.

If you are building a new home in the Raleigh area, ask for a deep junction box, which helps accommodate different switch sizes. Deep junction boxes have more space to work with, which helps ease installation.

Finally, you’ll want a whole-house surge protection suppressor. Home automation is great, but it is using more power and electricity. A whole-house surge protection suppressor will help protect your valuable appliances and devices.

How Do I Install A Home Automation System In My Raleigh Home?

The trusted electricians at Mr. Electric can install your home automation system correctly and with ease. Our electricians can customize the system to your home and your desires.  Working with electrical wiring and systems can be dangerous for an untrained person, so our team can help protect your family and install the system correctly.

If you’ve already installed a home automation system on your Raleigh home, but it wasn’t done correctly or stopped working, give the electricians at Mr. Electric a call. The electricians can come to your home and promptly fix the issue.