Should You DIY Your Home Automation System? Probably Not.

Some things are better left in the hands of professionals. If you want to try a new haircut, for instance, you’d probably feel more comfortable handing the scissors to an experienced hairdresser. And when it comes to home improvement projects like new flooring or roofing, unless you’ve done it before, you may be in over your head to attempt the job alone. 

A smart home system is no different. Some people think that because they can buy a smart speaker or Wi-Fi-connected thermostat at the store, they can automate their Maui home on their own. Home automation is incredibly convenient and luxurious when installed correctly, but its many moving parts make it tricky to pull off. 

So if you’re thinking of installing a home automation system yourself, here’s why you should think twice before attempting DIY. 

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Smart Homes Need a Solid Foundation 

In the age of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, many people mistakenly assume a smart home can be built by simply plugging in wireless devices. But a truly sophisticated, intelligent system needs a strong foundation of wiring, power management, and networking. The networking backbone is just as important—if not more—than the devices you install later. If your Wi-Fi is down or the system takes too long to load commands, your smart home will quickly become obsolete.  

Devices Should Communicate with Each Other 

In DIY smart homes, people will plug in a speaker from one manufacturer and a smart light from another—but they can’t communicate with each other. For instance, the homeowner can’t automate their lights to dim when they turn on the home theater or tell lights to turn on when the security system is triggered. That’s because their devices aren’t connected to a centralized smart home controller! 

You shouldn’t have to juggle different apps or remotes to use your smart home. A home automation company knows how to integrate all your technologies into one intuitive system so everything is accessible from a single interface. 

See the Greater Picture 

Do you really know what’s possible with smart home living? Do you know how to automate lights to follow your routine or have the AC turn on as you pull into the driveway? A smart home professional can see the greater picture and show how you can make the most of your home. We know what works and what doesn’t and can suggest automation possibilities you may have never considered. 

Leave Programming & Hardware to the Professionals 

A smart home should “just work” every time, and for that, you can trust the experts to program automations. We can create custom ‘scenes’ that adjust multiple technologies at once and program those scenes into sleek wall keypads that are activated with a press of a button. And whether you’re looking for high-fidelity audio or TV lifts, we know the highest-quality hardware and can source everything for you. You won’t have to spend weeks ordering parts and laboring over the home project—you can just enjoy the final results! 

Are you ready to bring luxury and convenience to your home? Home Automation Hawaii serves all the Hawaiian islands with smart home, audio-video, and all home technology solutions. Call us at 808-842-4646 or send us a message below to get started!