How To Find a Smart Home Installation Company
Are You In The Market for a Smart Home?
If you are ready to take ‘the plunge’ and enter the world of smart home technology, believe us when we say we know it can be daunting. We know because we work with families, individuals and businesses like you to install smart home systems for their home and offices, too.
If you are looking for find a smart home installation company (and especially if you live in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area), you’ve come to the right spot. We’ll be happy to guide you!
How To Find a Smart Home Installation Company
Here are the five steps we recommend you take when you need to find a smart home installation company.
1 Do Your Research and Learn about Smart Home Technology
Know what you want and what’s available. Search for the latest technology from your favorite brands and don’t forget to ask your friends what they have installed in their homes.
2 Identify Your Smart Home Needs
Next, identify what your needs are. What do you want your smart home to be able to do, what tasks do you want to automate? Not sure, again, search online and ask friends to show you their smart home systems.
3 Set a Budget for Your Smart Home Installation
Know what you are willing (and not willinging) to spend on the smart home tech components, installation and recurring cost for the system to function. Always add a bit of extra wiggle room because you might find some amazing gadget or functionality you must have to add to your system last minute! đ
4 Take Stock of the Smart Home System and Components You Have
Before deciding what you want, take stock of what you have and how that has worked for you. If you currently have a security camera, a security system, a home theater or some form of alarm system, installation might just have gotten a bit easier! Consult your smart home installation company to find out what will seamlessly integrate with a new system.
5 Read Online Reviews for Smart Home Installation Companies in Your Area
Last but not least we recommend you check online, using a Google search, for both positive and negative reviews. The absence of reviews don’t mean as much as the presence of negative ones. We invite you to check out our reviews right here.
Do You Have Questions About Smart Home Installation?
URC Total Control Smart Home System
Smart Home Integration Options with URC
Honeywell Smart Home Security Systems
How To Convert an Old Home Into a Smart Home
Smart Home. Safe Home. Secure Home.
How Smart is Your Home? 3 Ways to Increase Home Intelligence
How Smart IS Your Home?
Smarthome technology has been around for a while!
Smarthome technology allows you, the homeowner, to automate recurring tasks in your home or office space and control electronics and appliance tied to your home.
Automations can include
- sound system
- alarm system
- window treatments
- lights
- thermostats
- locks
- coffeemaker
- microwave
- TV
- garage door
- and so much more!
1) Home Intelligence – How Smart Can Your Home Get with URC?
With URC, your home can perform many tasks you never thought you could automate.
That includes lighting, comfort, shades, security and high-definition audio.
In fact, let us show you what you can control!
2) Z-wave Lets You Automate EVERYTHING
Another way to increase your home’s intelligence is to connect everything with Z-wave!
Z-wave control can be added to just about anything electronic in your home, even devices that you would not think of as intelligent.
Z-wave is
- Affordable
- Easy to set up
- Easy to use
Z-wave has many uses. Here are some things to automate with Z-wave:
- Garage Doors
- Indoor Lights
- Outdoor Lights
- On/Off Outlets
- Remote Controls
- Smart Home Security Systems
- Door Locks
- Smoke Detectors
- Thermostats
- and much much more!
No matter how old your home is, adding Z-wave can seriously increase the intelligence of your home!
3) Your Home’s Brain – Honeywell Total Connect
Think of Honeywell Total Connect as the brain of your home!
Smarthomes need a center of intelligence!
The brain of the home with with Honeywell Total Connect is the technology behind this product.
“Whether you are running an errand in Myrtle Beach, at work along the Grand Strand, or on summer vacation in the upstate of South Carolina or elsewhere, you will have full access to your home and/or business through our app. You will love being able to check in from anywhere, at any time! Once you have Honeywell Total Connectâ˘, you will fall in love forever.
With the tap of a finger, our app lets you control your security system, receive push notifications, text messages and email alerts, control thermostats, lighting and locks, locate vehicles or assets â even view live video and see, hear and speak to visitors at the front door anytime, anywhere on compatible smart devices, including iPhone, Android and iPad.”
Which Smarthome System is Right for Your Home?
What system is right for your neighbor or friend might not be right for you. Therefore we highly recommend you come talk to us at Strand Security.
A lot depends on what systems you have installed in your home, and how ‘smart’ your home is currently! We recommend using what you already have if the technology isn’t outdated!
Come talk with us!
How To Effortlessly Connect Google Home, Alexa, Ring or Nest to A Home Security System
Got a Home Security System?
If you’ve had a home security system for years, you might be curious about making your home into a smarthome. Technology has changed so much over the last few years and so much more is possible now, more than ever before!
The good news? You do not have to start from scratch. Systems and brands can communicate and work together to create a smarthome.
The best news? We have the best way, the best solution for you to get started on this project. Keep reading for the best way to effortlessly connect Google Home, Alexa, Ring or Nest to your home security system!
Home Security Systems and Smarthomes!
Home security systems can be added to other technology to create smarthomes.
What if you could just TELL (by voice) your home to
- arm the whole house
- arm the back door
- turn on the lights
- dim the lights
- adjust the thermostat
- alert the fire department
- call for an ambulance
- notify the police
- draw the shades
- turn on music
and more!
How amazing would that be?
That is what smarthome technology can do: your current system can be updated to link up with other systems on your home.
Your Home Security System + Google Home
Google Home offers many apps to connect to.
Control Appliances and Fixtures
Control Home Security (including Alarm.com)
Got a Google Home System? Connect your home security system to use voice command.
Your Home Security System +Alexa
Alexa is a Amazon product.
“You can build smart home and other products that customers can control from millions of Alexa devices with just their voice. Expand your deviceâs capabilities with Alexa to create delightful experiences for lights, switches, thermostats, cameras, locks, and more.”
Alexa can be linked to your entertainment center and control the TV. Alexa can be linked to a microwave and used with vioce command and much, much more!
Got an Alexa system? Connect your home security system to use voice command.
Your Home Security System + Ring Cameras
New for Ring.com is an integration with home security systems. Known as the “DIY home security camera system”, Ring has branched out and can be integrated with home security systems as well as other smart systems.
Your Home Security System + Nest
Another Google product, Google Nest also lets you connect devices in your home for a fully integrated smarthome system. Their tag line?
“Build your helpful home!”
Effortlessly Connect A Home Security System To Your Other Systems
Here is the easiest way to do connect a home security system for another smarthome system, like Google Home, Alexa, Ring or Nest, just to name a few:
Reach out to Strand Security, or your own home security experts! They are trained to do this for a living: effortlessly and without much trouble.
If you value your own time, hear this: this is one DIY job you really don’t want! Let the professionals handle the integration. You’ll be glad you did!
The Best Controlled Smarthomes Use URC Technology
What is a Smarthome?
Smarthomes are homes with brains.
They ‘think’ and take action on your behalf. Of course, unlike human brains, the brains of a smarthome consist of a powerful computer system of sorts.
Smarthomes make your life easier.
Almost any recurring task in your home can be automated without you touching anything!
Think about all the daily, weekly recurring tasks you perform.
- Locking and unlocking doors and windows
- Garage door – open and closing
- Thermostat and temperature regulation
- Window shades
- Turning lights on and off
- Alarm system activation and deactivation
- Music, video streaming and home theater
- Your morning brew…!
The possibilities are endless, really endless.
However, here is the truth: all smarthomes and all smarthome technology is not create equal!
Any smarthome is only as ‘smart’ as its brains, of course.
We at Strand Security in Murrells Inlet serve both Horry County and Georgetown County and have been installing smarthome technology in Grand Strand homes for years. We customize each home to the owners liking and needs.
We’d like to introduce you to URC Technology!
Strand Security and URC Smarthome Technology
URC technology for your Myrtle Beach area home or business is going to be the best solution for almost anyone who really wants to automate their home!
Strand Security has been installing URC technology all around the Grand Strand. Our staff is well-trained and equipped to make this installation a breeze for your the home owner or business owner.
Here are some pictures of our staff at work!
URC Is The Perfect Brain for Your Smarthome!
The benefits of URC technology to make your home into a smarthome are many!Â
URC’s Total Control App delivers smart, intuitive solutions for simple to unique living spaces.
Indoor and outdoor control of audio, video, comfort, security and lighting.
The benefits of URC technology to make your business into a smartbusiness are many!Â
Energize the productivity and efficiency of your commercial space with URC’s broad portfolio of solutions, powered by Total Control.
Myrtle Beach Smarthome Installation
Don’t hesitate or wait to get URC Total Control for your home.
Now is the time get get smart, get connected and automate your recurring tasks.
We are the BEST team in the Myrtle Beach area, on the Grand Strand, to install your URC Total Control system. Whether you are new to the area and buying a new home, or if you’ve moved to a larger residence, or if you are looking to upgrade your current security system and want to include smarthome technology, were are here to serve you.
Your security is our business!
Homeschooling in a Smarthome is the Smart Choice for Parents
Homeschooling at the best of times can be a challenge but usually is a personal choice; homeschooling during a pandemic, or forced homeschooling as some will feel it is really challenging. As schools in Horry County and Georgetown County are back in session, many parents have already chosen to keep their kids home!Â
If that’s you, why not make being home just a bit easier by investing in Smarthome technology.
But what is a Smarthome?
Check out our blog 10 Reasons to Love Smart Homes if you aren’t sure what’s so great about smarthomes!
When you hear the word âSmarthomeâ you might imagine a home that has ever available technology available to take the day to day tasks out of the hands of the homeowner. From smart doorbells, talking fridges and smart thermostats to voice assistants who welcome you home.
Sounds expensive, and it can be, however, you donât have to go all in. âAt its very core, a smart home is probably best defined as a living area connected to technology meant to enhance the homeâ.Â
We at Strand Security love URC. Check out how we help our customers on the Grand Strand.
Meaning that by a Smarthome can be a combination of devices or just have one. The trick is to find the devices that will benefit your home and your family.
Smart Speakers for Homework Help
With homeschooling becoming the norm and the kitchen becoming the classroom, a smart speaker provides a virtual classroom assistant enabling both parents and children to find answers to questions that would usually take time to find out.Â
Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant are the popular smart speakers nowadays in your homeschool classroom which can not only enable your kids to access enormous amounts of information just by asking a question, but can also;
- Keep them on track – using the timer function to keep them focused
- Enhance their communication – smart speakers are not perfect and sometimes a question has to be rephrased to get the correct answer (how many times have you heard âIâm sorry, I did not understand the questionâ!!!)
- Â Help the parents check the kids’ answers (school was a looooong time ago!)
Security System To Keep Kids Who are Home Alone Safe
Smarthome technology integrates with your security system, allowing your peace of mind if you need to leave your teens or preteen unattended for a while during the day.
You might find yourself needing to check in at work, or taking a trip to the grocery store.
Not sure if your child is ready to be left home alone? Check this article!Â
And remember – if you activate the security alarm system, help is close by is an emergency arrises.
An additional perk to smarthomes: not only are they safer, they are healthier! Smarthome means hands-free and in the age of COVID-19, that’s just plain smart!
Remote Monitoring of Your Teenagers and Schoolwork
Youâve got the kids to sit down, you managed to get them to open their books but now you have to go to your home office to do your work. But how do you know that the kids are actually doing their school work?
Getting up to check that they are working the books is going to break into your work time not to mention breaking your concentration so investing in remote monitoring is a good option.
Enter security cameras and remote access!
With this smarthome technology your kids aren’t just safe, they can be monitored in real time by a live camera feed fed to you on your device of choice!
How about that for hall monitor?!
Homeschooling and Smarthomes Sets Your Family Up For Success!
Homeschooling is looking to be something that will continue for a while and as learning ‘at the kitchen table’ continues, why not make your family’s life easier (and less shouty) by investing in smarthome technology – gotta go, the fridge is talking to me!
Introducing the Honeywell Smart Home Security System!
Amazon Alexa⢠and Honeywell Have Teamed Up!
This could very well be one of the most in-demand holiday gifts for 2018! You heard it here, alright? đ
Honeywell and Amazon Alexaâ˘Â have teamed up to give you the best of home security and technology; introducing one smart system called the Honeywell Smart Home Security System!
This is great for any homeowner, on the Grand Strand, or elsewhere!
Is The Honeywell Smart Home Security System Right For You?
To find out if the Honeywell Smart Home (Security) System is right for you, watch this video.
We find it super exciting to see an amazing brand we love, use and recommend to our customers here at Strand Security aka Honeywell, move forward with a partnership of this magnitude, with Amazon Alexaâ˘, and serve their customers even better!
The Honeywell Smart Home Security System is an all-in-one home security system that is expandable to fit your life and home, now and in the future. Easy to set up, use and featuring Amazon Alexa⢠built in it sends smart alerts to your mobile device.
How is this different from Honeywell Total Connect?
“Security just got smarter”
The all-in-one system with facial recognition and Amazon Alexaâ˘Â built-in sends smart alerts to your mobile device. Easy to set up and use, it grows with your needs thanks to a range of sensors and services.
Making Your Home a Honeywell Smart Home!
Whether your home is large, medium or you live in an apartment; your home can be a Smart Home too!
The same protection and security features, now linked with Amazon Alexa⢠to make your home smart and interactive!
Exciting Honeywell Smart Home Security Features!
The new Honeywell Smart Home Security System starts with the purchase and installation of a camera base station.
Additional accessories to enhance the system include
- indoor motion viewer
- outdoor motion viewer
- motion sensor
- access sensor
- key fob
The best part about this new system?
You can control it all with the Honeywell Home app!
Get it for your Apple Devices here.
Get is for your Android Devices here.
One place, one app.
Everyone in your family has access and full control over your safety and security, in real time.
Strand Security and Honeywell Smart Home Security
We understand that some of our customers will be able to set up and install the Honeywell Smart Home System on their own.
However, we wanted to make sure that you know that we offer installation of the Honeywell Smart Home System and help with integrating it with your current home alarm system.
Why struggle with the set up if we can do it effortlessly, right?
For those who choose to ask for help with set up and installation, we will make sure you receive a demo and understand how your Honeywell Smart Home works before we leave.
We want to make sure you understand your system and know how to operate it!
Give us a call to purchase a system, or to ask for installation and set up if you already have a system but need help.
How To Convert an Old Home Into a Smart Home
Do You Live In An Older Home?
If you do live in an older home right here on the Grand Strand, you might be missing out on new technology to make your life easier. If you are lucky enough to live in a new home, built in the last 5 years of so, you might already have a smart home.
So what if you do live in that older home; are you out of luck? No! We are talking about converting your old(er) home in to a smart home!
It’s easy. Really, it is. Keep reading.
Truth: Smart homes arenât just a new fads, they are here to stay – so we say; why not convert your home today?
But, what exactly does that mean; convert your home?
- Will it cost a lot of money?
- Will you know how to use this smart home technology?
- Will your children or aging parents mess up the technology?
- How long does it take to install?
- What if you have trouble with the new system once it’s installed?
First, let’s see how smart a smart home really is.
Can Your Old Home Do This?
Here are some of the functions a smart home can take over for you.
- Arm your alarm system from afar
- Monitor your alarm system from afar
- Monitor your security cameras from afar
- Open and lock doors remotely
- Open and close blinds
- Turn lights on and off
- Adjust your thermostat
- Shut off gas
- Shut off water
- Control your media
- Connect with Alexa
- Wake up your home upon your arrival
Sounds too good to be true? It’s not!
How Can I Convert My Older Home Into A Smart Home?
We at Strand Security would love to give you a demo on how these features work – stop in to demo Z-WAVE devices at Strand Security’s showroom in Murrells Inlet.
⢠Thermostat
⢠Lighting
⢠Locks and more!
See it. Love it. Use it. Get it!
Do you need a smart home? Absolutely not, but as someone who has had one for years, I don’t know what I would do without it. It makes my home safer, my life easier, and frankly, it’s really cool!
Are You Ready For Your Home to Be Smart? Come See Us!
Demos!
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Smart Home. Safe Home. Secure Home.
How Smart Is Your Home?
What do you think; are you smarter than your home?
Guess what?
You do not have to be!
Technology is so advanced and has come so far that your home can do many things you might forget, don’t want tot take care of or just don’t even know how to do!
Imagine that…
We offer several products that can make your home smart!
Z-Wave
Z-wave is the wave of the future.
With over 1700 certified Z-Wave products on the market, itâs no surprise the leading US security companies look to Z-Wave to help families stay connected to their homes and to one another. Z-Wave provides a new level of connected security and peace of mind knowing your investment and your loved ones are safe. If you already have a smart device in your home, it may already have Z-Wave inside. Other smart devices can be added to a Z-Wave network by using a smart hub with Z-Wave inside. If you have questions, just ask us at Strand Security as we are here to help you build the smart home of your dreams.
Universal Remotes
If you are forgetful, or easily aggravated with the total number of remote controls in your home, may we suggest you are ready for a universal remote?
A universal remote is a remote control that can be programmed to operate various brands of one or more types of consumer electronics devices.
Check it out! You can ditch the remotes for your
- TVs
- DVR
- Cable Box
- Stereo System
- Blueray Player
- Fans
- Lights
and get ONE REMOTE that does it all!
Best deal? We will PROGRAM your UNIVERSAL REMOTE for you!
Yes. We will.
Hassle free!
SONOS
What is SONOS?
Sonos is a speaker system that streams your music to any room, or all of the rooms in your house. Small or big, Sonos has a speaker that will compliment each room. The speakers are wireless and deliver a smooth and crystal clear HiFi sound that will help produce magic. This speaker system can stream music from your personal music library or from your favorite music services. Sonos have a versatile design and can easily fit anywhere in your house that you want music. Control the music with the Sonos app on your tablet, PC or smartphone.
Check out these three articles on the Strand Security Blog about SONOS!
Home Surround Sound(s) Better With Sonos Speakers
6 Awesome Sonos Tips for Sports Fans Everywhere
How Safe is Your Home?
Do you know if your home is safe for your family and pets?
Let’s look at the ways we at Strand Security can help you have the safest home for your loved one.
Fire Safety
If your fire alarms are NOT wired into your home security system, you run the risk of being caught unaware when your batteries die and thus being caught without a fire alarm. With a wired alarm attached to your security system, you have the peace of mind to know that authorities will be called in case of a fire, even if you aren’t home, or if you are caught in the fire yourself.
Read “Keeping your family safe from fires – Fire Safety 101” to learn more.
Fire Place Safety
Fire places can provide heat and comfort in those long winter months. They are also a potential hazard if not cared for properly.
The byproduct of enjoying a crackling flame is creosote buildup (the major cause of chimney fires) and soot, which can restrict air flow and damage the fireplace chimney. Even a gas fireplace chimney can become blocked by a birdâs nest or other debris. Prevent problems with an annual chimney inspection.
Read about Chimney Inspections here.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Last but not least, carbon monoxide is a truly silent killer. You home isn’t really safe without a carbon monoxide detector/alarm, again hardwired into your security system!
Do you want to know why that’s important? Do you want to know how to prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?
Read THIS.
How Secure is Your Home?
Last but not least…
Answer this question for us: How Secure is your home?
Can someone easily burglarize your home?
If you aren’t sure, come talk to us at Strand Security!
We can evaluate and give you a few ideas, tips and security system recommendations to secure all that you love!
Even if you live in a so-called safe neighborhood, crime happens and we want to make sure you are “Smart, Safe and Secure” in your home!
Smart Homeowners Get SmartHome Demos in Myrtle Beach
Strand Security Wants You to Visit Their New Showroom in Myrtle Beach
Are you interested in making an investment for your home, but are unsure if it is right for you? Would you like to see up close and personal how your investment will work, before you spend your hard earned cash?
Strand Security wants you to know exactly what you are getting into if you purchase from them. That is why they have set up a showroom that will guide you through the ins and outs of products such as… Sonos, the BEAM Central Vac, Honeywell Total Connect, and Z-Wave.
Therefore, if you are interested in these products, take a look at the following brief overviews and then come into our showroom in Murrells Inlet for a detailed look and demonstration. Just give us a call at (843) 318-6392 to let us know you are coming!
SONOS IN OUR SHOWROOM
New to our showroom are Sonos speakers! We are now an authorized Sonos dealer, how neat is that?
Listed by Oprah on her 2015 gift guide, Sonos speakers are amazing. Easy to set up and easy to use.
“Sonos is the smart speaker system that streams all your favorite music to any room, or every room. Control your music with one simple app, and fill your home with pure, immersive sound.”
This speaker system can stream music from your personal music library or from your favorite music services. Sonos have a versatile design and can easily fit anywhere in your house that you want music. Control the music with the Sonos app on your tablet, PC or smartphone.
Visit our showroom to see Sonos in action!
BEAM Central Vac
Contemplating a central vacuum? We will SHOW you, in our SHOW ROOM!
This is why you should install a BEAM central vac…
Central vacuums are convenient! Are you sick of dragging a heavy and awkward canister vacuum around the house and even up the stairs?  Give your back a break and install a central vacuum. Another added bonus, the central vac canister only needs emptied about 2 to 3 times a year! They are also economical to install and will add value to the home. “Homebuyers are willing to pay 11-25% more for healthier homes.”
Central vacs improve indoor air quality! “BEAM central vac removes 100% of contacted dirt and dust. Only Beam is clinically proven to reduce allergy symptoms by up to 61%.”
Honeywell Total Connect
Stay connected and in control with Honeywell Total Connect.
“With Honeywell Total Connect Remote Services, you can stay connected and in control of your home or business whenever you want, wherever you are. Control your security system, receive important alerts and true system status in real-time. How about tracking your teen? Sure you can! You can also view live video and remotely control Z-Wave enabled thermostats, lighting and locks on the same mobile devices you use each and every day.”
Isn’t it time to stop by our showroom and learn how to get connected?
Z-Wave
What can you do with Z-Wave? With Z-Wave you can do plenty!
Strand Security of Myrtle Beach  can show you all about this product in their brand-new showroom!  “Z-Wave is a world-standard wireless technology that lets all your electronics talk to each other, and to you, via remote control.”  You can control lights, electrical outlets, fans, shades, drapes, irrigation, thermostats, security systems, door locks and more.Â
“Z-WAVE IS THE LEADING SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY THAT IS INSIDE EVERYDAY PRODUCTS LIKE LIGHTS, LOCKS, THERMOSTATS AND MUCH MORE.”
Z-WAVE will conserve energy, keep your home secure, and make home life more convenient and comfortable.
Check out Strand Security’s new showroom and we will demo any of the above products!
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