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Schneider Electric spotlights the importance of connectivity in remodeling projects.
U.S. consumers are more connected than ever before — and so are their homes.
According to the Consumer Technology Association, 70 percent of U.S. residences have some form of smart home technology, such as speakers or security systems. But recent innovations have expanded the scope and possibilities of connectivity.
As a designer, you can specify connected devices — creating the ultimate smart home — starting with the low-hanging fruit: light switches, outlets, dimmers and sensors. These fundamental electrical devices are a standard in every home, but today’s models feature benefit-rich connectivity for homeowners.
Why should you use smart, connected outlets and switches in your next design project? Here are three reasons.
Reason #1: Connectivity Makes Life Easier.
Smart-home devices make life easier for many Americans. We can ask a virtual assistant for weather updates, or control the lights with a mobile device.
In a survey conducted by insurance company Hippo, the number-one reason homeowners use smart-home tech is for convenience (46% of respondents). And you can provide this convenience to your customers with smart, connected outlets, switches, dimmers and sensors.
- Control switches and receptacles remotely using Wi-Fi and Z-Wave;
- Set custom lighting scenes for movie night, bedtime or during working hours;
- Create schedules that fit unique lifestyles.
By including connected switches and receptacles from the start of the design, you help make life easier and more convenient for homeowners.
Reason #2: Connectivity Enhances Security and Protection.
The second most common reason homeowners want smart-home devices is security, protection, and home monitoring (30%). And although residential security systems do meet these needs, there’s more to the puzzle.
Using connected outlets and switches, homeowners can turn lights and appliances on and off remotely, or pre-set a schedule with a timer — making it seem like someone is home, even when they’re not. It’s an added layer of defense for greater peace of mind.
Reason #3: Connectivity Boosts Sustainability.
According to a National Association of Realtors survey, 69% of realtors report that energy-efficient promotion in listings was considered very or somewhat valuable, and 59% of their clients were interested in sustainability. Fortunately, homeowners don’t need to spend a lot of money to meet their green-living goals.
Your customers can live greener lifestyles by linking connected switches and receptacles with a home-energy monitor. This integration allows them to see and manage their electricity use down to the plug-level using a mobile app. The result? They can identify energy-wasting devices, reduce consumption, and thereby save money on energy bills.
Connectivity Is The Future, and the Future Is Now.
To provide the convenience, security and sustainability your clients want, explore the X Series and XD Series outlets and switches from Square D™ by Schneider Electric™.
This portfolio of wiring devices features the options for connectivity that homeowners are looking for, along with modern design finishes, such as fully flush, screwless wall plates and multiple color options.
Explore the connectivity and design options of the X Series and XD Series here.
