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Why Smart Home Technology Makes Sense Right Now

Sunroom in luxury house overlooking Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, with a TV and smart home automation control.

The Future is Here – Why Wait?

Those of a certain age might remember the Jetsons, the cartoon series from the 1960s that depicted a future as imagined in that era. The Jetsons foresaw flying cars, robots, drones, holograms, and video calls. If you think about it, that future – save for flying cars – is mostly here. 

The Jetsons was ideated over 50 years ago, so we can only imagine what’s to come in smart home technology in the next 50 years. While that might be fun, today’s reality is amazingly Jetson-like and worth getting right now. So let’s explore the possibilities for your Hinsdale, IL home – available right here, right now!

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3 Ways Home Automation Creates a More Luxurious Lake Geneva Home

Sun room in luxury house overlooking Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, with a TV and smart home automation control.

Make Your Vacation Home Easier to Manage and Secure

For many in the Chicagoland area, Lake Geneva has been a spring and summer escape for decompressing and getting away. Historically known as the “Newport of the West,” the area's natural beauty and grand summer homes have lured many for decades. While today’s summer homes may not have quite the same splendor of the past, like any second home or vacation property, they require attention and maintenance.

Shouldn’t a vacation home be more fun than work? We think so too, and with smart home automation, you can take some of the stress out of managing your Wisconsin getaway. Keep reading for three ways you can use smart technology to worry less and enjoy more.

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How a Modern Video Surveillance System Secures Your Home

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Keep Your Lake Geneva Property Safer All Year Round

Is your Lake Geneva property a summer escape or a year-round residence? Either way, you’ll want to keep your Wisconsin home safe while you’re there or away. When you pack up at the end of summer, a modern video surveillance system can help keep an eye on your home from anywhere. Keep reading below to learn about the latest features and options in home video surveillance.

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3 Features to Look For in Home Surveillance Systems

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Gain More Flexibility and Security with Pro-Level Solutions

You don’t have to look hard these days for home security devices. A myriad of cameras, video doorbells, sensors, and other consumer electronic devices are available for do-it-yourself home security and surveillance.

So are these products effective home surveillance systems for your Chicago, IL home? The answer depends on your needs. The devil, as they say, is often in the details. We won't tell you these consumer solutions are not effective; they are. On the other hand, we'd like to point out some of the advantages you get with a professional-level solution. And, when consumer solutions start offering the level of features that professional solutions have, their pricing starts looking much more expensive as well.

Let's take a closer look and give you a better awareness of three critical features of home surveillance systems, which will help you make informed choices.

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