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Building a new home can be exciting.  With rising costs, at times it can be stressful to think about all the design, choices and budget considerations. For many, it can be easy to overlook smart home technology infrastructure while making important decisions about elements like home layout, bathrooms and kitchen design. Why are connected homes not an automatic element to new home builds?  The easy answer is that the building industry is catching up to technology infrastructure for modern day home builds.  As connected homes or smart homes are a newer category ( electrical and plumbing infrastructure have been in place for about 100 years)  Indoor plumbing began in the mid 1800s but it wasn't until the 1930s that plumbing codes were created to support public heatlh and prevent outbreaks of diseases related to poor plumbing or lack of infrastructure in homes.  Around this time indoor plumbing became more common in homes and not just an item for the wealthy. By ...

Level Up Automation has donated $1,200 to support Zetabots, an all girl robotics team to go to World Robotics championships in Texas.  The Zetabots is a team of 5 girls who have never competed in robotics until this year. The team is comprised of two fifth graders Lilly  and Kaitlyn  and three fourth graders Gabrielle, Molly and Hammelin.  They will compete at the Vex IQ Worlds Competition taking place in Dallas May 10-12th where 600 teams from around the world will strategize with alliance partners, drive, and program to show what they and their robot can do. And appropriately, Team Zetabots has named their robot She-Ra, the  fictional superheroine in the 1985 Filmation series She-Ra: Princess of Power. The team formed in September and began designing and building She-Ra from the ground up.   They went to their first competition of the season with their robot barely functioning.  They scored zero points.  While many people would feel...

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In 2021 alone the world spent 600 Billion in home improvements.  Much of that spend resulted in new kitchens and baths.  Clients, builders, remodelers, interior designers and other key trades are asking - how do we modernize these spaces with technology?  How do we bring the elements of a smart home to life within these projects? All design starts with understanding the client and how the space and technology can serve them best.  Technology design is no different.  Matter of fact, it is really important not to stuff technology into a space for the sake of doing so - smart home technology needs to serve purpose, be well designed and accessible. That's when the magic happens.  That's when technology works consistently. That's when it is awesome.   We find that many people are overhwhelmed by the many products and capabilities out there.  Where to start? What to buy? What to wire for? (hint, most technology really isn't "wireless")  Ou...

Believe it or not, it’s time to “Spring Forward” again. For most of the U.S., Daylight Saving Time begins on the second Sunday in March. The clocks spring forward one hour at 2 a.m. and suddenly, 1:59 a.m. turns to 3:00 a.m., like magic (or something like that…) If you’re reading this, you’re probably used to adjusting to these changes twice a year. Ready for some fun facts about Daylight Saving Time? A study shows that SAT scores dipped 2% when the tests were administered the day after a DST clock change. Benjamin Franklin half-jokingly proposed Daylight Saving Time in 1784 when he wrote that Paris could save $200 million in candles (of today’s dollars) if they adopted a time change in a witty essay, “ An Economical Project for Diminishing the Cost of Light. ” The DST format as we know it was originally proposed in 1895 by a New Zealand entomologist — or someone who studies insects — named George Hudson. He suggested a two-hour time change because he wanted more daylight...

Looking to make your home safer with smart home security? That’s a really smart choice, but making the decision is just the first step. Creating a security solution that’s just right for you requires a little research and planning. Luckily, we’ve created this guide to cover everything you need to create a smart home system that keeps you and your family safe, and makes life easier. Contents Why do I need a home security system? What are the benefits of multi-layer home security? Different types of home security equipment Intrusion detection equipment 24/7 professional alarm monitoring Professional security equipment installation Video security cameras Monitored fire alarm systems Monitored carbon monoxide detectors Why do I need a home security system? The primary benefit of owning a home security system is for intrusion detection. Intrusion detection helps protect your home and family from property crimes like burglaries and home invasions. Burglary is the unlawful en...

Level Up CEO, Jen Mallett tapped to speak on two panels at IBS/KBIS 2022 in Orlando February 8-11, 2022.   Level Up Automation was founded in 2016 with a vision to be the best and most knowledgeable automation company in the world. Quickly establishing itself as a leader and difference-maker in an industry poised for explosive growth, it strives to deliver on the company’s mission: to be trusted advisors to clients in an ever-evolving technology integration space. Level Up retail showrooms exist to bring excellence to home automation in design, education, and hands-on demonstration experiences. from Level Up Your Home - Home Automation Nation https://levelupyourhome.com/blogs/level-up-smart-stuff/level-up-automation-announced-as-speaker-at-international-builder-show-kitchen-bath-show-2022 via IFTTT