Trico Homes Partners with Samsung and Digital Lifestyles for Customizable Smart Home Automation
In a significant move toward modernizing residential living, Trico Homes has announced a strategic partnership with Samsung and Digital Lifestyles to deliver personalized smart home automation solutions. This collaboration enables homeowners to tailor automation features to their specific needs and comfort levels, creating seamless and intuitive living environments.
Personalized Automation for Every Homeowner
According to Trico Homes CEO and president Michael Brown, the partnership addresses evolving customer demands for home automation that remains subtle and unobtrusive. "We've been watching our customers' needs change over the last two or three years, and one of the biggest things they're looking for is home automation," Brown explains. "But they want that subtle touch. You walk off the street and you don't even know it's there."
The system offers a range of customizable options, allowing homeowners to select features that align with their lifestyle. Examples include:
- Automatic lighting and music activation upon entering the home
- Smart notifications for events like an open refrigerator door
- Emergency response systems that alert homeowners to incidents such as falls
- Remote temperature control for pre-warming the house
- Passcode-based door unlocking for enhanced security
A One-Stop Shop for Smart Home Integration
Brown emphasizes that the partnership creates a comprehensive solution by bringing together various technologies into a single, professionally designed and installed system. "Some people are comfortable with a lot of automation. Some only want a little bit," he notes. "We allow the customer to decide what they are interested in adding. It's about the ability to tailor your house to your needs, in a way that feels seamless."
The system is currently available in all Trico Homes communities and can potentially be integrated into recently purchased houses. It operates on a dedicated local area network, ensuring reliability even if Wi-Fi fails, unlike many consumer-grade smart home devices that depend on wireless routers.
Bridging Commercial and Residential Technology
Brown points out that many of these automation technologies have long been utilized in commercial and retail spaces but have been slow to transition into residential settings. "We've seen it in the work environment for years but we just haven't been incorporating it into homes as much as we could have been," he says. "Homeowners deserve to have the same thing."
The integrated system enables all smart devices and apps to function cohesively, allowing homeowners to monitor and control their homes via touch or voice commands from anywhere, at any time. This capability extends to appliance management and energy awareness, providing greater control over living spaces.
Adaptable Solutions for Diverse Lifestyles
The automation system is designed to be flexible, catering to a wide range of residents, including singles, young families, and empty nesters. Brown highlights the transformative potential of the technology, stating, "It is really amazing, the things it can do. It becomes a way of life."
By offering customizable and reliable smart home automation, Trico Homes aims to enhance the daily lives of homeowners while setting a new standard for residential technology integration.
