The smart home market is growing exponentially, with over 77 million smart homes expected in the U.S. by 2025, according to Statista Market Forecast. As the market grows, more homeowners are looking for the luxuries home automation provides and are willing to pay more for this enhanced lifestyle.

Millennials represent almost 22% of the population, coming in at more than 72 million people. According to the National Association of Realtors, this generation represents 43% of homebuyers, the highest share of any generation. And this group is looking for smart homes. A survey by Wakefield Research showed that 86% of millennials would pay more for a home if it had smart home technology. 

Contractors, architects, and interior designers are paying attention to this trend and developing long-term relationships with home automation integrators. As designers and installers, these professionals become part of the team, entering the project from the design phase and working through its completion. 

Personal Technology has worked with design-build professionals in La Cañada Flintridge, CA, and the surrounding areas since 2004. We design and install smart home integration, lighting control, and smart tech packages that give contractors, builders, and designers a competitive edge and increased margins. If you’re looking for a dedicated partner who’s an expert at smart home design and builds collaborative relationships, continue reading to learn why we’re one of the most trusted leaders in smart home integrations in the San Gabriel Valley. 

Window treatments play an important role in any home. They help insulate the home, increase privacy, and allow you to control the level of natural light in a space. But shades, blinds, and drapery are more than that too. While they add convenience by giving you one-touch control, did you know they elevate your home environment in other ways? 

It’s true! Motorized window treatments improve your home’s interior design, boost home security and privacy, and enhance indoor climate control. Keep reading to see what Lutron custom window treatments can bring to your home in Pasadena, CA.

If you’re building a new home or undergoing a remodel, now is the perfect time to incorporate smart home technology and audio-video solutions. Construction offers a blank slate to add exciting new features like in-ceiling speakers, TV lifts, automated lighting, and a security system connected across your property.

But when should you start with a smart home design, and how does that fit into your overall project? We’ll answer that question in this blog, then share how a smart home company can elevate your new La Cañada Flintridge, CA home.

We’re officially in the dog days of summer – successive days of high temperatures, increased power consumption to battle the heat, and maxed out power grids. Unfortunately, that also means we're getting closer to wildfire season here in Southern California. It's the new normal for outages to occur, whether they are planned or unexpected.

Incorporating an energy storage system into your California smart home is beneficial for your entire family to mitigate the inconvenience and safety issues associated with power failures.

Read below to learn how incorporating this smart home solution can help you remain safe and comfortable year-round.