Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and it’s time to start preparing – stock up on stuffing, get your turkey, and try to remember if you still know how to make Grandma’s green bean casserole. While we can’t help you with the menu, we can help get your home ready to host the perfect family gathering, complete with a few clever escape routes for any unwanted guests.
Set the Atmosphere
Picture this: turkey’s in the oven, sides are coming together, guests are arriving, and instead of running around and turning off every light your kids turned on, you relax on the couch and tap a few buttons on your phone. Instantly, your living room adjusts to the perfect brightness, all of your unwanted lights turn off as well as the TVs, and your Thanksgiving playlist begins to play. But how?
With smart lighting, you can create custom scenes for every situation. For example: a scene called “Game Time” can make it so your TV doesn’t have a glare from unwanted lights or a “Dinner Time” scene can set your dining room to a cozy, moderate glow. Add in surround sound or distributed audio and you’ll transform your listening experience as well.
Make Yourselves at Home
You’re elbow-deep in turkey prep when the doorbell rings, again and again and again. Your hands are covered in butter and herbs, your dog’s barking up a storm, your timer’s going off, and honestly, you’re one second away from losing it.
With smart door locks, you can focus on food prep instead of trying to remember where you left off. Simply set up a temporary access code for everyone before they arrive. Now everyone can let themselves in while you focus on the food without having to abandon your post every three minutes.
Afraid of someone using the code after they leave? Don’t worry, you can set the code to expire automatically – either at the end of the night or on a specific day. No awkward “hey, can you delete that code I gave you?” texts in December. No wondering who still has access to your home. You set it, forget it, and it handles itself.
Unexpected Guest Protocol
The doorbell rings once again, but you just sat down to start eating. With a quick look at your smart doorbell camera app, you see…them…pulling up to the curb. The relative who wasn’t on the guest list, the one that no one can stand.
Here’s where smart technology becomes your lifesaver:
- Check before you answer: See exactly who’s at the door without committing to opening it.
- One-tap invisibility mode: Kill all the lights and TV instantly so your home looks empty.
- Lock doors remotely: Family not taking the hint that “it’s time to go home”? You can “accidentally” lock the door after they step out for “just a second.” If they have access to the code – disable it really quick.
It’s not rude – it’s preserving your Thanksgiving sanity.
Imagine hosting Thanksgiving completely stress-free with the help of smart home techology. Contact Acoustic Design Systems at 702-648-7474 to schedule a consultation because this year, you deserve to actually enjoy the holiday.
