The holiday season is upon us, and many homeowners are starting to prep their homes for entertaining. Creating a warm and inviting environment is key, and with smart home technology, you can take your holiday hosting to the next level. Imagine greeting guests with a preset light show, festive music, and a perfectly timed dinner — all thanks to integrated home automation – and that’s not all! Here are other ways smart technology can be used to elevate your hosting experience:
Set the Perfect Ambiance with Custom Lighting
Lighting is essential for setting the mood, and with smart LED lighting, you can customize colors and brightness to fit your holiday plans. Create cozy lighting scenes for dinner or brighten up your outdoor area with festive colors. You can even schedule lights to turn on just before guests arrive, keeping the holiday spirit alive all evening long.
Enjoy Music Throughout Your Home
From holiday classics to your personal playlists, distributed audio and wireless speakers let you enjoy music in every corner of your home. Customize each space with its own playlist using different audio zones with your inceiling speakers: soft jazz in the dining room, upbeat tunes in the living room and a holiday mix outside. With multi-room, distributed audio, your holiday soundtrack will flow seamlessly, creating the ideal atmosphere wherever your guests gather.
Hands-Free Help with Voice-Controlled Assistance
Smart assistants such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant or better yet, Josh.ai make hosting a breeze. Need to clarify a recipe step while cooking or adjust the playlist? Just ask! Voice commands let you control devices hands-free, so you can focus on what matters most: enjoying time with your guests.
Smart Kitchen Features for Effortless Hosting
Smart appliances make meal prep and hosting easier than ever. Remotely control your oven’s temperature or set your coffee maker to brew just as dessert is served. With smart refrigerators, you can monitor ingredients and receive recipe suggestions, helping you effortlessly prepare and serve a memorable holiday meal.
Secure and Convenient Guest Access
Provide your guests with a temporary access code that works only during specified times, allowing them to enter if you’re preoccupied with other tasks. Smart locks eliminate the need for constant door monitoring by giving guests secure, self-managed entry. Plus, a video doorbell can keep you informed by sending alerts straight to your phone when guests arrive or last-minute deliveries are made. Peace of mind for you and a secure environment for your guests make for a worry-free holiday season.
Make this holiday season one to remember with a fully connected and secure home. Smart technology takes the stress out of hosting, letting you be fully present in each moment. Enjoy peace of mind and a touch of luxury with professionally installed systems that keep working if power, internet, or phone lines go down. To learn how Acoustic Design Systems can help you get holiday-ready, call or text us at 702-648-7474.
