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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!

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.

What You Get When Working with a Technology Integrator

Ultra-modern kitchen with sleekly integrated automation technology overlooking a green view with large glass windows and doors.

You Don’t Hire a Plumber to Do Your Electrical

The words “technology integrator” might seem amorphous to you. You intuitively know other home-related professions and trades, like architects, interior designers, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry. Is a technology integrator a jack of all electronic trades? Is it an elevated title for a company that does low-voltage wiring?

When it comes to Barrett’s Technology Solutions, we can answer both of the questions above with a hesitant “Yes," but technology integration is much more than electronic expertise and installation. So let's explore our vision of what it means to be a technology integrator – and what we can do in your Hinsdale, IL, home.

3 Reasons Why You Need a Top-Level Home Networking Setup

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Elevate your connectivity and enhance every activity at home!

Now more than ever, network connectivity plays a huge role in our everyday lives. We rely on our home networking setup for virtually every activity at home. Whether you want to have a better entertainment experience, enhance the efficiency of your home office, or just keep full control of your smart home, a robust network is a key element to help you enjoy all that. Keep reading below to learn more about how you can elevate your living by incorporating a top-notch home networking system in your Lake Geneva, WI, home.