By CEDIA - Tue, Nov 19, 2024 - Blog
With more than one in 10 of us working remotely, smart home office designs continue to influence our living spaces. More than just a laptop wherever we please, a smart home office setup can enhance productivity, comfort and even security.
Find out how to increase yours with these smart home office solutions – all available for installation with a CEDIA integrator.
Working from home offers flexibility without the commute – but smart home automation can do so much more. Make the most of smart home devices to enjoy:
Discover how to get started and enhance your everyday with smart home functionality.
A high quality workspace is about more than ergonomic office chairs and video calls. Try this innovative tech and see the benefits for yourself.
Smart lighting systems can connect to WiFi and Bluetooth, or devices like Alexa. Set up your own schedules, such as brighter lights for productivity and dimmable low lights for evenings.
Maintain the perfect environment with heating homekits. Change the temperature without getting up, and reduce bills with heating schedules.
Work in time with your circadian rhythms by programming blinds to open at a time that suits you. These can also reduce screen glare to up your productivity.
Your home office desk might be a standing desk for better posture. You can also add tech such as smart power strips, controlled by voice command.
Find more inspiration in our smart home gallery here.
The perfect remote work environment needs to consider:
Our trained integrators can help you meet each of these needs.
To get the best from your smart home office setup, you should always consult a professional installer. Some solutions, such as wireless charging or Apple HomeKits, are designed to be ‘DIY’. For anything more involved, such as lighting or sound systems, a professional helps you:
Costs for setting up your smart home office depend on the tech and customisation you’re after. For example, you could start small with budget-friendly devices. A smart bulb will set you back between $15 and $39.
Mid-range budgets can incorporate tools like smart thermostats, which generally range from $155 to $387. For a full smart home office installation, including labour costs from an integrator, you can pay anywhere up to $7,700 – depending on room size and functionality required.
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