[kbrkr]

Hi all,

I've seen some home listings refer to "smart home" as a selling feature. Does this mean a WiFi thermostat or does this mean there is structured wiring (CAT-6) cable throughout the house?

Thanks
Al

[retiredguy123]

There is really no specific definition. You need to ask what features are available in the house.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Originally Posted by kbrkr

Hi all,

I've seen some home listings refer to "smart home" as a selling feature. Does this mean a WiFi thermostat or does this mean there is structured wiring (CAT-6) cable throughout the house?

Thanks
Al

From what I have seen, it means that there is some ethernet (CAT-5/6) cable with outlets in the home. How many? dunno, most likely they will all it smart with one outlet.

My house was wired with 7 outlets and a wireless access point in the ceiling, two in each room where TVs would go, and one on the lanai, with 2 and 4 gang outlets in the study and living room for the extras . . a wired only modem and a nat router with a dedicated TV wire and a switch for all the other wires. I call that a smart home.

The one outlet i missed was for the toaster. .

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by kbrkr

Hi all,

I've seen some home listings refer to "smart home" as a selling feature. Does this mean a WiFi thermostat or does this mean there is structured wiring (CAT-6) cable throughout the house?

Thanks
Al

Access home functions with IPhone like the lights, air handler thermostats, door bell, security cameras. Water monitoring, what ever else.

[villagetinker]

My understanding is that the Wi-Fi is expected to be located in the kitchen(?) above a cabinet, and this provides connectivity to all of the devices in the house. If I recall correctly this term started to appear for houses south of 44 and also as I recall these do not have the CAT 5 wiring preinstalled. For these homes there was one coax cables installed from the garage to the kitchen.
However, I completely agree with the previous comment to ask specifically what "smart home" refers to.

[LeRoySmith]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

My understanding is that the Wi-Fi is expected to be located in the kitchen(?) above a cabinet, and this provides connectivity to all of the devices in the house. If I recall correctly this term started to appear for houses south of 44 and also as I recall these do not have the CAT 5 wiring preinstalled. For these homes there was one coax cables installed from the garage to the kitchen.
However, I completely agree with the previous comment to ask specifically what "smart home" refers to.

We are in lake denham.
1 Fiber from sprinkler cabinet to above kitchen cabinet to router-modem location.
TV coax from sprinkler cabinet to each room, 2 to the large rooms and lanai (not terminated in sprinkler cabinet)
No cat 5/6 cables anywhere.

When I asked what smart home ready meant they said the modem/router was in place with fiber to it. Thermostat already hooked to wifi. Really doesn't mean much of anything.

[CarlR33]

I would be leery of a home that comes with a modem already. I would want my own for security reasons starting from scratch. It’s hard enough keeping mine secure who knows what access someone else might have from one that was left behind.

[Altavia]

Worthless given high speed wifi.

They should redirect the "Smart Home" cost to a LPS for new construction.

[tophcfa]

It’s when my wife is home. When it’s just me there, it’s a dumb home?

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

My understanding is that the Wi-Fi is expected to be located in the kitchen(?) above a cabinet, and this provides connectivity to all of the devices in the house. If I recall correctly this term started to appear for houses south of 44 and also as I recall these do not have the CAT 5 wiring preinstalled. For these homes there was one coax cables installed from the garage to the kitchen.
However, I completely agree with the previous comment to ask specifically what "smart home" refers to.

Unfortunately, the outlet above that cabinet is "switched", and can be shut off with a wall switch... We simply put the router on top of another tall cabinet that had a internet wired outlet behind it...

Don't know if others have the same issue.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by CarlR33

I would be leery of a home that comes with a modem already. I would want my own for security reasons starting from scratch. It’s hard enough keeping mine secure who knows what access someone else might have from one that was left behind.

It's pretty easy to do a "factory reset" of your modem, wiping out previous passwords and settings...

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Originally Posted by LeRoySmith

When I asked what smart home ready meant they said the modem/router was in place with fiber to it. Thermostat already hooked to wifi. Really doesn't mean much of anything.

Based on that definition, all houses are "Smart" homes, and it's now a meaningless factor in advertising a home. .

To now qualify for a "smart" house, the house requires:

1) a wireless connected thermostat
2) a wireless connected sprinkler system
3) a wireless connected front door lock
4) a wireless connected door bell
5) a wireless connected garage door opener

To now qualify for a "genius" home:

5) a complete wireless security system
6) a wireless connected dishwasher
7) a wireless connected oven/range
8) wireless connected outlet light switches
*) a wireless connected pool lights and heating system

imaginary technology guy

[Spartan86]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Unfortunately, the outlet above that cabinet is "switched", and can be shut off with a wall switch... We simply put the router on top of another tall cabinet that had a internet wired outlet behind it...

Don't know if others have the same issue.

Hmm. 2019 build designer. We have switched and unswitched above cabinets.

[Susan1717]

All of the above but I’d also add on smart appliances. With my new appliance package, I can manage my appliances from anywhere. I can turn my dishwasher on, adjust my refrigerator, make sure my stove is off, etc.

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

There is really no specific definition. You need to ask what features are available in the house.

A smart home... fits beautifully into a "smart city." Much futuristic a-do.

Taking the smart home a step further, the citizens of Lahaina in Maui Hawaii said "no" to Lahaina becoming a smart city. Hummm, what happened to Lahaina? Strange. At least a $4B settlement to rebuild has been agreed upon. Will it become a smart city though?
Wonder how they feel about smart homes??? Will have to wait and see how that city is rebuilt.

Wonder if the commissioners of Wildwood will push for smart city status?

Smart home means your home is ultimately connected to outside of your private dwelling for various services under the guides of "convenience" for yourself. Funny how the old "clap on clap off" was a thing of convenience. Using wifi to connect alexa is smart home basic as is smart wifi thermostats. One luxury at a time...

Smart home, smart city... it starts small and eventually becomes... what to who??? Smart home equals less privacy which matters to some not others. Different strokes for...