The rise of the smart or connected home is playing out in a way that has silenced many early skeptics. Indeed, it is clear that residents of Toronto have embraced the connected home with enthusiasm. This trend has developed to the point where 45 percent of all Canadian home renovations feature smart upgrades. It is instructive to break down the numbers and see exactly how this trend is playing out. Approximately 36 percent of all smart upgrades involve boosting home security. Entertainment upgrades account for 26 percent of this burgeoning market. Considering how electronic media plays an increasingly large role in modern home life, this is only natural. Climate control systems take up 20 percent of the connectivity upgrade market. Finally, smarter lighting systems currently account for 18 percent of this market.
As manufacturers release more sophisticated climate control and lighting systems, these will likely win over more people to the idea of the connected home. After all, upgrades of this type directly improve one’s personal comfort level when in the home. Additionally, these upgrades can partly pay for themselves by reducing electricity and utility costs. Alair Homes Rosedale East Toronto is one of the most dynamic upgrade companies currently driving the development of the connected home.
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