Moving forward, having those built-
in systems — or at least having the
potential to have them installed
when needed — could prove critical.
Many people are embracing a more
home-based lifestyle, and they need
reliable internet service, high-quality
entertainment systems and solid
home security.
"We're expecting a surge for those
things in the fall," says David
Estabrook of Inspire Audio Visual.
"We typically install enterprise-grade
equipment when we do new home
installations."
There's a big distinction between
enterprise-grade equipment
and consumer-grade equipment,
he adds.
In short, buyers are looking for
an abode that's equipped with
technology that will provide the sound,
streaming and security capabilities
they need to live at home without
missing a beat.
Both builders and Winnipeg-based
tech companies are ready to oblige,
says Jessica LaRiviere of the Accurate
Technology Group.
"We install systems for home builders
and have been meeting with new
homeowners to talk about their home's
(technology) infrastructure," she says.
"They're looking to have their homes
wired for sound and internet. Sales
of security cameras have also tripled.
If up-front costs are an issue, we can
(wire) rough outlets into a home so it's
future-proofed for those services."
HAVING
THOSE BUILT-
IN SYSTEMS
— OR AT LEAST
HAVING THE
POTENTIAL TO
HAVE THEM
INSTALLED
WHEN NEEDED
— COULD PROVE
CRITICAL.
THE SMART NEST
— Cont'd from page 121
Cont'd on page 124
122 Parade of Homes Fall 2020
