As more Millennials become first time home owners, a shift in how homes are built and remodeled continue to change at a rapid pace.  One of the current trends in air conditioning throughout St Louis MO homes are being driven by the appetite of St Louis consumers for digital, real time integration into their HVAC system.

Many of our customers ask, “What does the term ‘Smart Home’ mean?”  A smart home is a home designed with IP based products that are synced to a home automation control board specifically designed and setup to:

1. Make your home more energy efficient
2. Allow remote access to smart home products and utilities via smartphone, tablet, or computer
3. Create voice controlled functionality within your home

• Smart Home Thermostat
• Home Automation Light Switches
• Smart Home Security Cameras
• Home Automation Door Locks

• Nest Thermostat
• Amazon Echo
• Bluetooth or WiFi Speakers
• Google Chromecast
• Air Purification System

With an increase in smart thermostats, many homes are taking the first step in home automation.  A smart thermostat, such as Google’s Nest Thermostat, syncs with the smartphones of those living in the home to track their heating and cooling habits over time.  A smart thermostat will know when a homeowner enters and leaves the house based on when their smartphone appears on the WiFi network the thermostat is synced to.  For example, if everyone in the family leaves for the day, the smart thermostat will know to turn down your air conditioner to conserve energy.  When family members come home, the smart thermostat will recognize their presence and adjust the heating and cooling settles automatically.  Over time, the smart thermostat learns the patterns of the homeowners and will preemptively adjust your settings.

When considering a smart thermostat installation, it is important to hire a professional.  At Vitt Heating & Cooling, our home automation installation technicians ask the correct questions before installing your smart thermostat.  We work with our customers to ensure their smart home experience gets off on the right foot.  Give us a call today to find out how Vitt can upgrade your home into an energy efficiency smart home.  (314) 351-5580.