Consider all the tasks you perform in a day as you manage your home and environment. From turning lights on and off to raising and lowering shades, searching for the right remote to control your TVs and stereo, and adjusting your thermostat, life is made up of these moments. 

But what if your home performed these daily tasks for you? What if you woke to shades slowly rising, letting in the first rays of the sun? Your ‘It’s Another Beautiful Day’ playlist softly streams through your home via nearly invisible in-ceiling speakers. You rise to the perfect temperature, and when you make your way to the kitchen, you find your favorite newscaster on the TV and the latte made—a life of luxury.

A home automation system does just that. From when you wake up until you retire, it sets the stage for life's many activities. Through one tap on a touchscreen, remote, keypad, or even voice command, you manage virtually every connected device in your home, including motorized shades, lighting, climate, security, entertainment, pools, and spas. Or, your smart home does it for you.

Let’s explore the world of smart home living and how it's transforming homes in Maui, HI.

Some things are better left in the hands of professionals. If you want to try a new haircut, for instance, you’d probably feel more comfortable handing the scissors to an experienced hairdresser. And when it comes to home improvement projects like new flooring or roofing, unless you’ve done it before, you may be in over your head to attempt the job alone. 

A smart home system is no different. Some people think that because they can buy a smart speaker or Wi-Fi-connected thermostat at the store, they can automate their Maui home on their own. Home automation is incredibly convenient and luxurious when installed correctly, but its many moving parts make it tricky to pull off. 

So if you’re thinking of installing a home automation system yourself, here’s why you should think twice before attempting DIY.