The Difference Early Integration Makes in a New Build Smart Home
Just like plumbers and electricians, integrators are essential partners in new-build smart home projects. During the pre-construction design phase, they support the build team, suggesting how to incorporate technology that aligns with the client’s vision and the overall design.
Before wires are laid, the discovery phase begins. It’s during this time that an integrator discusses the many options with the homeowner and specifiers, reviewing possibilities and the floor plan. Does the family want whole-home audio? Are they extending their entertainment and lighting into the backyard? This timing is essential to create a functional, personalized, and beautiful smart home system.
The problem arises when integrators are introduced as an afterthought, after the design and planning have been completed. Here, we’ll explore just what a smart home integrator does and why they need to be brought in at the beginning of the project.