Smart Home Installation Services

Smart home technology is an advanced and still rapidly growing option that’s increasingly popular among homeowners. With smart home installation services from our team of expert electricians at QRC, you can enjoy the enhanced security and safety, energy efficiency, and convenience of a smart and modern home in Winston-Salem.

Understanding Smart Home Technology

Smart home technology refers to a home setup composed of devices, appliances, and systems that allow you to manage your home using smartphones, tablets, computers, and other devices, typically using a dedicated smart home app. These systems help automate everyday functions using smart thermostats, TVs, lighting, appliances, security systems, HVAC equipment, and more.

These systems use a hub, which is either a physical unit, application or software, or a combination of these options, that facilitates control of each connected device. Smart home devices contain a computer chip and connect using an internet connection through either wireless or hardwired systems — they’re not necessarily operating independently, instead working together to create a cohesive smart home ecosystem. In advanced systems, these devices may communicate information about user preferences and behaviors to better serve household needs.

Benefits of smart home technology

Smart home technology offers numerous benefits, including:

Machine learning: Smart home devices can learn your habits and preferences over time and automatically adjust settings to improve comfort and efficiency. For example, smart thermostats analyze daily routines and adjust temperatures based on when you leave or arrive home.
Energy efficiency: Automated controls, smart lighting, energy monitoring systems, and other devices or softwares reduce energy consumption by adjusting settings based on past and real-time data. Lighting, for example, can automatically turn when a room or the home is unoccupied.
Convenience and comfort: Set the temperature, lock doors, dim lighting, and more using a smartphone or voice commands. Automate entire routines, such as turning on music, lights, or coffee machines when your morning alarm goes off.
User-specific preferences: Smart devices can cater to the preferences of each household member, such as setting temperature zones or customizing routines.
Enhanced security: With real-time monitoring, alerts, and remote access, smart security equipment increases your home’s safety.

QRC Smart Home Installation Services

At QRC, our expert electrical team provides smart home installation services designed to enhance your home’s efficiency, functionality, and comfort. Our home automation installation services include:

Smart home wiring

Some smart home systems may operate using only a wifi connection, but complex systems with advanced features and functions and built-in devices often require wiring upgrades. Similarly to conventional wiring, smart home wiring connects lights, outlets, and other smart devices to existing wiring.

Devices that process larger amounts of data than others are generally those that benefit most from hard-wiring. Wiring these devices to the central hub with Ethernet cables allows for more stable, secure, responsive connections with fewer signal issues than wireless systems.

Smart lighting installation

Smart lighting lets you control interior ambient and task lights as well as exterior lights. There are several options for smart lights, including:

Smart bulbs that can change brightness and color.
Smart switches that control connected fixtures.
Motion sensors that turn lights on when they detect a person or movement.

Smart thermostat installation

Smart thermostats are hardwired or wifi-enabled devices that create manually-programmed and automatic temperature settings. These devices can provide insights on energy consumption, learn and adjust to your daily temperature preferences, and even monitor the health and performance of your HVAC systems.

Smart outlet installation

Smart plugs are portable that allow control of connected electronics. In-wall smart outlets make these features permanent but offer a sleeker and more inconspicuous look over smart plugs.

Smart security system setup

Smart home security systems incorporate various devices to enhance your home’s safety, such as:

Doorbells: Cameras and intercoms linked to your doorbell let you see who’s outside without having to open your door.
Cameras and speakers: Monitor your home in real-time, or check the video history.
Locks: Secure your home with keyless entry, with specific codes for different users to keep track of who’s visiting. Lock and unlock your home remotely.
Sensors: Get alerts when sensors detect motion inside or outside of your home. Other sensors detect window and door movement.
Hazard detection: Specialized sensors detect carbon monoxide, smoke, floods, and other hazards.

Home theater installation

Integrating a smart home theater system upgrades the entertainment experience. Our team can install Smart TVs, audio systems, universal remote controls, and more.

Smart Home Planning and Consultation

The installation process for smart home systems starts with consultation and planning. Our team learns about your goals for your system, such as the types of devices or automations you’re looking for.

One of our electricians visits your home to assess its current wiring, electrical panel, and other equipment. Based on their evaluation, they’ll tailor a smart home system design with devices, wiring upgrade, integration options, and other features that align with your needs and budget.

Why Choose QRC for Your Smart Home Installation?

Serving Winston-Salem and other North Carolina areas for decades, QRC is locally owned and operated. Fully licensed and insured, the electrical team at QRC delivers quality workmanship backed by decades of experience and expert skills. Each smart home installation comes with our promise of industry-standard, detail-oriented, and timely service. Our customers can also take advantage of:

Flexible financing options
Special offers and discounts
Comfort Club Maintenance Package

Call QRC for Smart Home Installations and Upgrades

From robust security to reduced energy consumption, installing a smart home system comes with numerous home automation benefits. Get home automation wiring, smart home network setup, smart lighting installation, and more when you schedule a service with the QRC team — contact us or schedule online.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I need to upgrade my existing electrical panel or wiring?

Upgrading your electrical panel depends on its current capacity. If your existing panel is outdated or can’t support smart devices, our electricians can recommend a compatible panel that accommodates current and future electrical demands. Homes with outdated or unsafe wiring may also require upgrades before installing a smart home system.

Can you help with integrating existing devices?

We can assess your current system setup for compatibility and tailor a design that ensures devices work seamlessly together.