Your decision to build a home is one of the most exciting ones you’ll make. But it also comes with challenges and one of the most basic is wiring.
It may not be top of mind but thinking through what your electricity and technology needs will be now or ten years down the track can save you a lot of money and inconvenience.
Plan
Plot the position of electrical outlets, lighting and wiring for smart devices by plotting them on your house plan in partnership with your home technology professional. Getting it right before walls go up avoids costly fix ups later.
Know your needs
Think about the sort of home you want and how it might change over time. This can mean kids of course, but also smart home extras like intelligent lighting or multi-room audio, clean energy, storage & charging, a home office, or outdoor connectivity.
Extra power
Technology constantly changes and your home’s energy needs will too. Discuss what options you have for advanced wiring systems & controls with your home technology professional.
Control
Everything in your home can be programmed, monitored and controlled, often remotely, to achieve both convenience and energy efficiency. Systems vary from the downright simple to the very complex and are best done earlier rather than later.
Security & Privacy
Smart surveillance cameras both inside and outside your home come with software and hardware options that need careful planning. The same goes for digital security and planning for the best standards at home should be a priority.
Remember your home is both wired and wireless—wired for performance and security, wireless for convenience and flexibility—but both need a wired platform. Use the Quick Guide to Smart Wired as your first starting point.