Lockdowns around the world during the Covid 19 Pandemic have made people re-think their home environments. What was important to homeowners about their homes has been intensified by the sheer amount of time people are spending at home.

Some are working from home either full-time or part-time, so home internet, wifi coverage and even acoustics - for those all important video calls, are becoming key components to be upgraded in the modern smart home.

For others who have been, are now and possibly will in the future - spend most of their leisure time at home because of the Pandemic then entertainment to keep the family happy is a priority.

Here are the Top 3 Smart Home enquiries we’ve had throughout the Pandemic.

#1 - Home Cinema
What better way to while away time at home than your very own home cinema. Our clients are finding they have considerably more time that can be spent watching Movies and TV series that they’ve not caught up with yet. With the availability of Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime they have a whole library of the best 4k Television and Movies to watch - they don’t want to waste that experience on a smaller TV set they can hardly hear the dialogue for. What people are asking for is an immersive experience with stunning huge visuals and crystal clear sound that envelopes them and transports them into the movie, away from day to day worries.

#2 - Better Wifi
Whilst only the occasional Skype call or Zoom video conference was necessary and besides the kids weren’t home and at school, the strength and resilience of the Wifi system wasn’t so important. Now with those online meetings and video conferences amplified and the kids in the house home schooling or keeping themselves entertained with Youtube or the like - suddenly it makes more sense to get a proper Wifi system in place and toss out that $10 router that came free from the ISP.

#3 - Music Outdoors
Those with a pool or outdoor areas are increasingly asking us to wire up an outdoor zone or two so they can listen to all their favourite music outside. We’ve even combined this with #1 - Home Cinema and have projects whereby an outdoor cinema is requested, so friends can come round and watch a movie without worrying about social distancing.