Smart Tech Helps You Thrive During COVID-19
As the nation (and the world, really) struggles to adapt to a new life during the COVID-19 and its new variant outbreaks, there have been numerous stories about people struggling to adjust. With kids being home from school, millions working remotely, and the shifts in our normal routines, it’s not hard to see how this virus has turned our sense of “normal” upside down.
While we can’t help put an end to the virus and the uncertainty that it causes, there are some ways that smart home tech can help make your time in quarantine/shelter-at-home more enjoyable and give you a sense of normalcy during these unusual times. Here’s a breakdown of several ways to leverage your Home Automation and home tech systems during new COVID-19 variant outbreak.
1) Bring the Movies to Your Screen
When the movie theaters opened back up, there were still some uncertainties around them. By this time, there were multiple films being released straight to streaming services (or video-on-demand) for you to enjoy in the comfort of your own home. From your surround sound to the high-definition projectors and 4K TVs, there are tons of ways to make your living room or theater room feel just as good as the local theater, but with far fewer people talking during the showing! Break out some popcorn and continue to make family time a more personal experience with your in-home theater!
2) Automate Your Schedule
One of the (many) difficulties that people faced during the stay home orders is the lack of consistency in their schedule. Where we used to enjoy regimented, structured events and activities, there is now a big empty space in our schedules. Even with the world opening back up, most people are still working from home and home schooling their kids. Instead of making every hour and everyday bleak, add some consistency to your day through lighting control and automation! You can set a specific time for your morning coffee to start brewing, lights to come on, specific devices to be powered up or down, dim the lights to prepare for the day to be over, and much more. Putting your life on a schedule is a great way to fight off the boringness that comes with being home all day.
3) Pump Up the Tunes
When things get too repetitive, one of the best ways to shake up your activities is to add some music. With whole home audio, you can not only jam in high-quality sound, but also coordinate which rooms are playing songs, add some tunes your outdoor living space, or throw a home-office dance party for yourself! Kick up your daily routine and beat the boredom with professional-quality music at your fingertips (or voice command, if you’d prefer)!
Yes, we all know that COVID-19 has shifted our sense of normal and made things difficult for almost everyone, but with smart home tech from Dominion Design and Integration, you can make your day-to-day a little bit more pleasant. If you’re interested in getting an upgrade for your home or office, let our team help! We offer zero-interaction services and follow all CDC recommendations and guidelines to help keep you and your family as safe as possible. Call us today for a free quote!