Are you ready for Smart technology?

The number of Smart Homes in New Zealand is rapidly growing. This year it was found 24% of New Zealand homes had added some form of automation technology. It is expected in just four years’ time that over 38% of homes will contain multiple smart home devices. This rapid rise in Smart Home demand means that Smart Home consultations are going to be part and parcel of new home builds and renovations. How do you upskill to help your clients make the key decisions at the right time in their build? Why not leave it to the experts?

Noel Leeming have a team of specialists that can help our Members by providing a smart tech consultation service to their clients, or even for their own home and office spaces. So, what are some key considerations for you, or your clients, when it comes to setting up smart technology in new homes?

1. If possible, discuss before the build, how you, or your client, intends to use the home from a smart device perspective. The opportunity to include internet connection requirements such as bandwidth at preline, are key to scope.

2. It’s entirely possible to implement smart home upgrades postbuild, or to renovations, by maximising the existing home wi-fi network. We often suggest upgrading the router or using a mesh network (multiple access points throughout the home). This can allow for a consistent wi-fi strength throughout the home at all levels using only one network.

3. Establish priorities around how you, or your client, intends to live in the home. Our most common queries revolve around whole home solutions from keyless entry to wireless entertaining options. Voice assistants and smartphones enable ease when it comes to controlling security, audio and video right through to lighting – the options are vast and smart eco-systems that enable devices to talk to each other versus one off stand-alone devices are all part of the conversation.

Get support for your clients Smart Home journey

If you need help supporting your client to understand and choose the best technology for their home then Noel Leeming offer a FREE in-home consultation service that is perfect. It’s so easy and the trained experts can meet in person or complete the consultation over the phone or online.

An in-home consultation is ideal for clients who:

• Want to upgrade their entertainment technology or create the ultimate home theatre

• Would like a ‘smarter’ home but don’t know where to start

• Want to make their house more secure and automated and want to understand the options.

If you need a hand navigating through smart living options for you or your clients, then we can help. We offer a free in-home consultation in Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington and Christchurch, and can make a no-obligation customised recommendation for how you can incorporate smart technology into your home or business.

Find out more at www.nlgcommercial.nz.

This Tech Tip was supplied by NZCB Affinity Partner Noel Leeming Commercial Whatever you choose if you want some help getting your tech set up and running we’re here to help. Call Noel Leeming’s friendly Tech Solutions team on 0800 555 989 to find