Relax and Enjoy the Upcoming Celebrations

Holidays. For some, the word fills them with delight and a rush of energy. Others develop an impending sense of dread. For many of us mere mortals, the feelings fall somewhere in between. After all, seeing friends and family and living in a season filled with the spirit of giving is nothing if not extraordinary. 

The to-do lists, however, can leave one feeling exhausted before marking off the first one. There are the lights and decorations, the shopping and wrapping. There’s preparing for the dinners and parties and unexpected drop-ins. And what about the dreaded porch pirates forced a last-minute trip to the mall for Aunt May’s present.

There is an answer to the quest for a more relaxing and elevated holiday experience. It’s called smart home automation. Here, we’ll explore four ideas to enhance your holidays in Dripping Springs, TX, using the latest technology. 

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Holiday Lights with One Touch

Today’s advanced full-spectrum LED lighting systems offer all the colors in the visible light spectrum, with millions of shades, hues, and intensities, from golden candlelight to starry white and brilliant arctic blue. Looking for just the right shade of red? Select from hundreds, including garnet, crimson, rose, ruby, and wine.

Once all the indoor and outdoor lights are dialed into perfection for every holiday, one tap on a keypad or touchscreen reveals their splendor. 

Memorable Music

There’s no better way to get you and your guests in the mood for holiday celebrations than the right music. You can up the ante on that experience by streaming high-fidelity music throughout your home and into your backyard via in-ceiling and satellite speakers. 

It’s an experience that’s hard to define until experienced and one that will leave your guests in awe. For a new take on the old classics, consider “Merry Christmas” by Ed Sheeran and Elton John or “Night Before Christmas” by Sam Smith.

Creating the Ideal Ambiance

Setting the stage for every holiday event can leave one rushing around at the last minute, ensuring all the minute details are in place. Are the shades open, revealing your stunning landscape lighting? Is every light dialed into perfection? What about the music and other entertainment?

At mero CONCEPTS, our automation and AV experts can program specific buttons for all these details. Press ‘Christmas Dinner,’ and the lights, music, climate, and motorized shades adjust to preset settings while the doors unlock to welcome your guests in.

No Packages for Porch Pirates

According to Security.org, 58 million Americans have been the targets of porch pirates in the last 12 months, amounting to $12 billion in stolen merchandise. Of course, the holidays offer prime pickings.

Today’s smart security systems alert you when someone comes to the door and send an accompanying video clip. When you see a delivery driver, you can greet them through the two-way intercom and let them know you’re unlocking the door and turning the entry lights on so they can leave it indoors. 

We’ve only scratched the surface of what smart home automation can do for you over the holidays and every day of the year. To learn more about enhancing this magical season, contact mero CONCEPTS today.