Winterize Your Minneapolis Home with Simple AV Solutions 

As the temperature drops and the winter season sets in, staying comfy, secure, and energy-efficient becomes a daily priority for our clients at Simple AV Solutions. Thankfully, home automation systems like Savant make it easy to prepare your home for winter.

Whether you’re staying put or flying south for warmth, learn how an all-in-one smart home system can get your Minneapolis-area home ‘winter-ready.’ 

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Q: How Can I Warm My Home Without Wasting Energy? 

A: When smart thermostats and fireplaces are integrated into your smart home, you can schedule your heating system to automatically warm up before you wake up or return home from work. 

And if you’re too chilly to get out of bed? Reach for your bedside wall keypad, remote, or phone, and turn on the heat from under the covers. 

Smart climate control learns your habits and makes adjustments based on your preferences, saving energy and ensuring consistent comfort. Rather than running all day, your heating system works only when needed, keeping your home cozy without wasting energy.

Q: How Can Automation Make My Home Feel Cozier? 

A: The longer, darker days of winter can be hard to deal with. Thankfully, smart lighting and shading will help lift your family’s spirits and ensure you get the natural lighting you need. 

On overcast, cloudy days, lights will automatically brighten and adjust to a cool-white tone, bringing light to any dark areas of the house. Sensors will tell shades to rise automatically, letting in the warm midday sun. 

As the sun sets, smart lights across the house can gradually dim and warm, creating a cozy atmosphere. This human-centric approach to lighting will also help you sleep better! The lack of blue light waves will signal your brain to naturally produce melatonin, so you’ll sleep more soundly. 

Q: Does Home Automation Improve Winter Security?

A: Yes! With winter comes shorter days, and a smart lighting system can brighten your home’s exterior and pathways automatically at dusk. Integrating security cameras, door locks, and motion sensors means you can monitor your property and manage access to your home from a single app, wherever you are.

Q: How Does a Home Automation System Make Life Easier? 

A: Winter months often mean busy schedules and extra time indoors. Home automation allows you to control music, lighting, and even window shades from one place, setting a warm, inviting scene with a single tap. Whether you’re hosting family or simply relaxing with a new book, smart controls make everything simpler.

Enjoy Convenience, Energy Savings, & Peace of Mind All Winter Long 

Curious to learn more about smart home automation? Contact Simple AV Solutions today! We’re the Twin Cities' dedicated integrator, providing smart lighting, security, AV, and whole-home automation solutions to local homes.