This newly built beachfront
home in Bonita Springs
features not only exquisite
craftsmanship and a private
elevator, but also a Crestron
home automation system.
See page 36.
your phone to access those photos from anywhere, so you’ll always
know what you have in your fridge and what you need to buy.
If you’re looking to simplify your bedtime ritual, Crestron home
automation will handle all the details for you. After playing some
relaxing music throughout the house to help you wind down, the
system will ensure that your shades are lowered, lights throughout
the home are turned off and every lock is secured. You can
schedule the process to happen every night at the same time, or
do it all at the touch of a button.
Smart technology can also improve your home’s security. Even
when you’re out of town, you can monitor security cameras,
doorbells and locks, and even control access to your front gate
with a smart phone.
In short, smart technology allows you to manage nearly every
aspect of a home, from lawn sprinklers to customized home
cinema systems. By doing so, these advancements are changing
the way we relate to our personal spaces, and elevating the impact
of our homes on our lives. In addition to providing elegance and
comfort, today’s luxury residences have the capacity to make our
lives easier and more efficient.
“The reality is that the technological revolution in the housing
sector is just beginning, and smart homes are here to stay,”
Danny Hertzberg adds. “And that’s a good thing, as smart-home
technology will greatly benefit both buyers and sellers.”
What is a
smart home?
To help consumers make sense of “smart homes,” Coldwell
Banker® teamed with popular technology and consumer
electronics website CNET to provide a definitive explanation of
this sometimes confusing term.
This elegantly designed unit
in Miami Beach includes
an open floor plan with
unobstructed ocean views
and Control-4 custom
automation. See page 55.
In order to be categorized as a smart home, the property
must have a smart security feature that either controls access
or monitors the property or a smart temperature feature, in
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