{"id":8780,"date":"2018-04-15T15:15:06","date_gmt":"2018-04-15T22:15:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=8780"},"modified":"2018-04-10T12:17:01","modified_gmt":"2018-04-10T19:17:01","slug":"smart-tech-questions-to-ask-before-buying-a-smart-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2018\/04\/smart-tech-questions-to-ask-before-buying-a-smart-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart Tech Questions to Ask Before Buying A Smart Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When you find the perfect smart home for you, consider these important questions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Smart homes are all the rage these days and are quickly becoming a hot commodity. A recent survey found that 65 percent of buyers would pay extra for houses with smart features \u2013 that is, anything in the home that connects to the internet. Smart features include connected security systems, HVAC systems, lighting, thermostats, door locks and eco-friendly appliances\u2014all of which can be controlled remotely from your smartphone or tablet.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">While smart homes offer convenience and energy savings, they do come with unique challenges\u2014especially when transferring the home from one family to the next. If you think you\u2019ve found the perfect smart home for you, consider these important questions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>1. What Devices are Actually in the Home?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Talk with the realtor or current homeowners to get a list of devices installed in the home. Don\u2019t rely on a quick walkthrough tour alone, as some IoT-enabled devices are more obvious than others. For example, you\u2019ll be able to spot a smart refrigerator\u2019s touchscreen, but you may not notice the smart lighting solutions. These could encompass not only light bulbs but also adjustable window shades and natural-light detection that dims bulbs as natural light floods the room.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It\u2019s also a good idea to pinpoint what you want out of a smart home, so you can find the one that meets all (or at least most) of your criteria. Additionally, check with the sellers to make sure the manuals for each device are available. They\u2019ll highlight the various features and can quickly clue you in on where each device is and what it has to offer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>2. Are There Warranties for the Connected Devices?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Review the warranties and policies of the home\u2019s IoT gadgets just like you would for any other appliance in the home. You can do this online if you have the serial numbers. (Ask the seller for a list of serial numbers for each device.) That way, you can make sure the devices are actually transferable to new owners so you don\u2019t miss out on important features or security updates.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If everything checks out, remember to update the manufacturer\u2019s pre-set passwords and see if there are any new versions of the device software once you\u2019re all moved in. You can do this on the manufacturer\u2019s website or by accessing the settings menu in the gadget itself.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>3. Have the Devices Been Reset to Factory Settings?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ask if the owner will (or already has) reset the devices back to their default factory settings. Doing so will make it easier for you to create your own account, set up new access protocols and adjust the settings to your liking.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It\u2019s also wise to review the privacy settings for each device, as well as the settings for your own smartphone or tablet, which is what you\u2019ll use to \u201ctalk\u201d to your smart home. Keep in mind that all connected devices store and communicate data, so educate yourself as much as possible on how your smart hub works.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It\u2019s up to you to beef up security and limit personal information stored in IoT devices as much as possible. By knowing what you want and asking questions (as many questions as you need to!), you\u2019ll be able to smoothly transition into your new smart home.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coldwellbanker.com\/blog\/3-tech-questions-ask-buying-smart-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3 Tech Questions to Ask Before Buying A Smart Home<\/a> by Sharon Lee | Coldwell Banker Blue Matter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you find the perfect smart home for you, consider these important questions. Smart homes are all the rage these days and are quickly becoming a hot commodity. 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