What are the benefits of an automated home?
An automated home coordinates security, temperatures, lighting, and audio/video automatically for safety, energy savings, and convenience. Automatically dimming lights and changing heating and cooling set-points when you're away from home can greatly reduce energy costs. Remote access lets you view security video on a laptop or Smartphone. Adding home automation can also increase the value of your home.
Is the system easy to understand and operate?
Yes. Touchscreen graphic displays can be customized to meet your unique tastes and requirements. Children can even learn and understand how to use basic features of the system. Day-to-day events are controlled with one button, such as Day, Night, Vacation, or Away. More specific activities are menu driven to change temperature, lights, audio and more.
Can it be controlled over the internet or telephone?
Yes. All RCS systems can be monitored and controlled over the Internet or telephone either inside or outside the home. Check and adjust lights, temperature, security, and audio, perfect for a vacation house.
Internet
RCS offers video surveillance capabilities over the Internet, so you can get a visual check of your home via your web-enabled PC, PDA, or phone. Receive emails or text messages to inform you of what is happening at home.
Telephone
Not only can you call to check on the status of your home, but your system can actually contact you! Be informed of an alarm or that children are safe as soon as they have returned home from school.
Can the system expand easily if my needs change?
Yes. You can add Touchscreens, pool, spa, or irrigation controls, window treatments, remotes, multi-room audio systems, home theater controls, access control, video surveillance, and more. HAI has partnered with many other companies in related industries so you can expand and customize your home automation system now, or at any time in the future.
Is the system expensive?
RCS offers a home automation system for every lifestyle. Price depends on the size of your home and the options that you desire. Your HAI dealer will evaluate your home and your family's needs to customize a system that is just right for you.
Other benefits
RCS products will make your home "greener" by making it energy efficient. As an added benefit you will save money on your energy bills. If used properly, your system can practically pay for itself in energy savings while increasing the resale value of your home.