Winter 2016
Special Advertising Section
SENIOR
CARE
5 HOME TECHNOLOGY TRENDS
FOR TODAY’S INNOVATIVE LIVING
Saving energy and money at home is a constant goal. From general conservation tips to tackling everything from overall
sustainability to accessibility, categories for change include improving your home’s heating and cooling, water, waste, climate
control and the outdoors. Here are a few more categories that can help elevate your home into the smartest house on the
block.
Integration
Interactivity
Combine smaller audio, video, lighting and
entertainment components into an integral system. Linking
subsystems can be accomplished gradually until the total
integration is complete. Beyond the usual electronic devices,
subsystems also include Wi-Fi set-up, heating and cooling,
a security system and even a home theater for entertaining.
A knowledgeable contractor who specializes in integration
and electronic systems is a reputable source to turn to. There
is an organization called the Custom Electronic Design and
Installation Association (CEDIA). It can answer questions
you may have