Will Smart Homes be the new Normal?

Lennar, the nations largest home builder, will make home automation standard in their new home construction. With built in Wi-Fi, smart locks, video door bells, thermostats and lights, devices will be controlled by Alexa – Amazon’s voice activated digital assistant. Lennar and Amazon will open 8 model Smart homes  in California, hoping to show perspective buyers how this new technology works in a real house and how it could simplify their lives.

According to Steve Youngren of Windermere Stanwood-Camano, buyers in our area are more concerned with security than convenience. In Seattle, Jeff Reynolds of Windermere says his buyers appreciate seeing Ring video doorbells in the homes they view.

With video doorbells, homeowners are notified as soon as motion is detected at their home. Homeowners receive live video of the activity on their doorstep via smartphone or tablet. The smart doorbell also provides two-way audio so homeowners can speak to visitors – even when they’re not at home. It’s this combination of security and convenience that buyers are ready to get on board with.

For more information about the trend toward smart homes, read the USA Today article.