Think fast: How often have your customers been interested in automating TV room equipment?

Audio and video automation is seen as a synonym for smart homes in US. Although the market is evolving, the image that the home theater automation by mobile devices represents is very strong.

This association leads us to an interesting scenario: on the one hand we have a consumer who accepts automation for audio and video. On the other hand, they are almost completely unaware of the other integrations that a system can offer.

How, then, can you aggregate other options aside from video and audio?

In this post, we will show three innovations fully integrated with automation solutions for audio and video. These arguments will help you increase your average customer value!

CREATING SCENES INTEGRATED WITH LIGHTING AND AIR CONDITIONING

Initially, we will deal with the integration between automation for audio and video and other residential and corporate systems.

If you are not an integrator, know that the settings made by the user are made by scenes and automation commands.

It is through interfaces – mobile devices , TVs, panels – with downloaded applications or pre-installed software that automation happens. In these devices, the user sets up the individual command or set of equipment, the so-called automation scenes, autonomously.

Technically, the scenes correspond to the adjustment of dry loads, infrared contact, dimerization and other methods of triggering electric charges.

The use of this feature is what values ​​the automation in general. Through the scenes, all the customization of an environment will be made, preparing it according to the preferences of each client.

This is what makes video and audio automation so interesting.

According to customer preferences, you integrate the room with home theater, air conditioning system and dimerized lighting! Working together, with the sound of the environment, the cinema experience is complete to the user!

The best systems on the market rely on automated blinds on tubular motors, which are automatically closed by radiofrequency. A fully autonomous process, through internal lighting sensors and actuators.

Despite these possibilities, the proper function of the automated space will only be possible after a good preliminary survey of the integrator.

With these steps, automation for audio and video will not only increase comfort, it will be more intelligent and sustainable in terms of energy consumption.

POWER SAVING AND REMOTE CONTROLS!

By choosing an audio and video automation system, the consumer chooses the most appropriate solution for their energy consumption.

How do we point this out?

First, because its use rationalizes the control of equipment in a single system.

Think about the number of products that use remote control in a home. In addition to the home theater room, we have air conditioners and other TV points.

It’s estimated that only a home theater, on average, has 8 to 12 remotes!

In this case, the centralization of commands provided by an automation solution is imperative. Through the installation of central or automation devices, the integrators only need to register the audio and video equipment by QR code or manually in the systems.

From now on, scene adjustments will be enabled on user interfaces.

This measure is also energy-efficient.

As we pointed out in the previous topic, the use of automation confers autonomy of energetic loads to the consumer. Through its application, it can completely turn off the electrical power of equipment, the so-called master off scenes.

Unlike standby modes, which consume up to 15% of the monthly expenditure of a home, these adjustments completely reduce waste.

In addition, through the automation application for audio and video, the user receives the status of each automated equipment, remotely and securely.

However, the savings capacity will be greater through investment in the project.

Although your client considers the high initial investment an impediment, the ideal is to demonstrate how the return proves in the long run.

An interesting idea is to introduce it by using wireless automation. In addition to being more economical, it is practical and aligned with expansiveness for new audio and video items.

MEDIA MANAGEMENT AND VOICE ASSIST

How about arriving home and preparing your home theater to see your favorite series, with a few taps on the smartphone?

This is now a reality with smart home solutions!

Audio and video automation applications enable the management of content associated with the other features of the home.

Without having to access the music or movie application – such as Netflix or Spotify – your client can trigger them by creating scenes. Just configure your operation and associate them with projectors, TV and other room systems (curtain, lighting, HVAC).

A home automation – as opposed to receivers – allows for many more options, such as video games, pay-tv and even triggering on diverse interfaces such as smart wall interfaces.

Now, if your customer is looking for more interactivity in their automation for audio and video, offer integration with a voice assistant.

With voice command, the user has direct access to daily news, locations, recipes, e-mail reading and more options. Regarding your smart home, with a simple order to the device, any scene or individual command is executed.

So far, Amazon Echo and Google Home are the best options. With responsive microphones – which only need an “OK, Google” or “Alexa” – are ideal for assistive automation and user support.

WHAT TO EXPECT GOING FORWARD

Although many integrators are enabled to install these solutions, it is necessary to differentiate yourself in the eyes of potential buyers. As we show in this post, the mission is to expand the offer beyond the audio and video system.

It’s time to highlight automation as an efficient long-term investment.

In your installer or representative occupation, you must demonstrate that automation for audio and video is just one of the features of an intelligent system.

Incorporated into the lighting options, curtain motors and climate control, they demonstrate the value of sustainability and convenience they offer.

However, to achieve maximum potential and excellence in its services, offer the best options in the market. Only with systems that offer interoperability, adequate support, and recognition, do you get results in truly integrated automation projects.

But how do you provide a truly efficient and satisfactory customer installation? This is what you will see in the next posts.

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