New Construction Home? Consider Pre-Wiring for the Future

It would be strange if your new house didn't come with plumbing.

What if it wasn't connected to the power grid? Consider the time and money it would take to plumb or wire a home that had already been constructed.

The majority of people are unaware of how much wiring goes into constructing a home. A smart home is no different.

It's critical to have a solid pre-wiring foundation for a home automation system that includes security, networking, and AV.

If you're building a new home, now is the time to set the groundwork for smart home automation, whether you want it now or later.

Although a home automation specialist can retrofit for smart technology after the walls have been built, it is best to do it before the walls are established to save time and money.

The first step is to figure out what kind of technology you want and when you want it. Are you looking for smart lighting, motorized shades, a security system, outdoor audio/video, or a home theater?

Maybe you want everything!

Evolved Habitat can assist you in planning the cabling you'll need for your indoor and outdoor locations.

Before moving on to the next phase, we discuss and coordinate with your architects and builders to get the wires in place.

Explore the elements of a complete home automation system:

• Smart Lighting 
  
• Motorized Shades & Blinds
• Private Voice Control
• Whole-home WiFi & Networking
• Multi-Room Audio
• Home Theater & Media Rooms
• Home Security & Surveillance
• Outdoor TV & Audio
• Outdoor Bug Screens & Motorized Shades

Think twice about hiring an electrician to pre-wire your building for home automation.

They can lay wires for electrical switches and outlets, but the majority of smart home wiring is low voltage and unique.

Running a speaker wire beside an electrical cable, for example, could cause issues with your AV system. There are other important aspects to consider as well, some of which an electrician may be unaware of.

You may save a few dollars in the short term, but you may end up paying for it (and more) in the long run.

Pre-wiring can help almost any smart home system, including wireless ones. After all, wireless devices must ultimately "connect" to cabled equipment.

The following systems should be wired while building and designing a home:

• Home Networking
  Despite the fact that most households use a wireless connection for home networking, a solid electrical infrastructure is required. By hardwiring access points and switches, you can ensure that the signal is strong throughout your rooms and property, avoiding dead patches and delays.

• Security Systems
  Pre-wiring a security system involves a lot of cords, both inside and outside. This is due to the fact that security components such as cameras, sensors, and intercoms require a stable connection. Although there are wireless security alternatives available, hardwired security systems provide the most reliable protection.

• Entertainment Systems
  When you're viewing a movie in your home theater or listening to multi-room audio, the last thing you want to see is a tangle of cords! Because all cabling for your components is discreetly hidden behind walls, pre-wiring for an indoor and outdoor entertainment system is necessary. Not only will you get higher quality from your media by pre-wiring all hi-fi speakers and displays, but you'll also gain centralized control of your devices by effortlessly connecting everything into a home automation system.

• Lighting Control
  It's all about intuitive, smooth control. You'll need wires to link the lights, keypads, and dimmers to your remote power panels if you're considering smart lighting. The lighting system can thus be controlled from a single device, such as a touchpad, smartphone, or even a voice assistant like Josh.ai, Alexa, or Google Home.