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INDUSTRY INSIGHT REAL ESTATE SPONSORED CONTENT LINDA DIBUCCI , REALTOR® Fox Chapel Office c 412.519.5800 | o 412.850.5404 [email protected] | piattsothebysrealty.com How to Harmonize Smart Technology and Your Home W ith technology being so common in our lives today, it’s easily able to convert your home to a smart home. The smart home conception is to create a more comfortable, secure, convenient and energy-efficient home. A smart home might feature remote or automated- controlled heat and cooling temperatures, lighting, entertainment and security systems. Here are some ways to take advantage of new trends and how to integrate smart technology into your home easily. If you feel it is overwhelming, then introduce one at a time to you and your family. Smart home security system For starters, a smart home security system can be as detailed or basic as you like. Finally, there are now many simple and affordable ways to go about it. The most common and desired by homeowners include security cameras, motion sensors, and smoke detectors. These systems work with your home Wi-Fi network. and allowing you to monitor and control whatever smart devices you’ve installed. Smarter technology allows you to monitor and control whatever smart devices you’ve installed. Cooling and Heating One of the easiest ways to integrate smart technology in your home is with a smart thermostat. Smart thermostats allow you to regulate temperature in an energy-efficient way and can be controlled from your smart phone. The main smart options available on the market include Algorithm, Remote censored and Geofencing thermostats. Most importantly, these options can help keep your home comfortable, reduce heating and cooling costs and increase the value of your home. 163 North Drive, Fox Chapel | $1,975,000 The pure essential essence of Fox Chapel. Located on a 2-acre culdesac lot in Fox Chapel Manor, the borough’s oldest most prestigious neighborhood. Outdoor amenities include an expansive aggregate and stone patio, putting green and a Goldfish pond, all situated on mainly level lushly landscaped private haven. This 4 bedrooms 5 full and 3 half baths handsome Tudor style home is nostalgically refined. 107 Hickory Hill Road, Fox Chapel | $1,465,000 Gracefully designed this classic French Normandy manor home is situated on 2.19 beautiful acres in one of Fox Chapel‘s most esteemed enclave neighborhoods. You will immediately notice the magnificent setting featuring gated gardens, lush grounds and circular drive as you approach this estate. The offerings of this one of kind home are unlimited. P I AT T S OT H E BY ’ S I N T E R N AT I O N A L R E A LT Y I 3 4 0 2 H A RT S R U N R OA D I G L E N S H AW, PA 1 5 1 1 6 Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. HAMPTON ❘ WINTER 2019 9