How’s it going today, all good here in Ireland, no major news!
Fair warning, this email is a bit long but includes lots of helpful content.
I see so many people make assumptions about smart home devices. So today I want to clear up four of the biggest myths and misunderstandings I see floating around.
Myth #1: Incorporating a Full Smart Home System, into a House Requires A Significant Upfront Investment!
There is a perception out there that ‘fancy’ smart home automation systems cost a fortune, where these systems are very affordable and can in fact save you money. Furthermore, most Smart Home Automation products do not require professional installation. Low-cost products based on mature technologies such as Z-Wave, Zigbee, INSTEON, and Wi-Fi have eliminated the pre-requisite of re-wiring a house to install an automation system. Once installed and configured a smart home system helps you to save on your monthly electricity, gas, and water bills!
Myth #2: Smart Home Automation Products Are Difficult to Use
It is true to say that many smart home automation products released in the early years were buggy, technically complex, and required an IT-savvy person to run daily. The truth nowadays is that most if not all smart home automation products provide easy control of all your lights, heating, security, and entertainment systems via a tablet, phone, smart speaker, or PC.
Myth #3: Smart House Automation Is Confined to The Wealthy and Affluent in Society
It is embellished in most people’s minds that smart house automation is not affordable and only available to ‘rich’ people in our society. The truth is that major service providers are reselling affordable smart house control and alarm subscription products to their existing base of customers. So smart home automation is in fact becoming a mainstream solution and no longer is home automation confined to the privileged in society!
Myth #4: Smart Home Automation is a Solution Looking for a Problem
It is true today that the initial iteration of home automation available to consumers in the nineties and noughties were often installed as a nice to have but did ‘Not Solve’ any specific problem. Not so anymore, people are using next-generation Smart house devices to solve two specific real-life problems:
- Reducing their monthly electricity, heating, and cooling bills.
- Improving security levels of their family homes.
Is smart home automation perfect? Of course, not – but it’s transformative in ways that we manage our homes. Although myths will always be with us, I fail to see the downside of Home Automation if it helps to cut my monthly bills and helps to make my family more secure.
Over the past few days, we’ve gotten quite a few common questions, so I want to address them here before we close registration:
Who should join the 8-week smart home challenge?
This course was created especially for people curious about the lifestyle-enhancing benefits of integrating light control, independent living 2.0 systems, Internet cameras, home automation, smart alarm systems, multi-room music, smart speakers, automated blinds, smart thermostats, and much more into a home! This course is for you even if you are new to smart home systems and unsure of where to start or what to buy. Installing the first smart home device is the hardest so that is why I wanted to develop a step-by-step system to get you there as quickly as possible. Furthermore, you might be feeling a little frustrated with using old technology devices and considering a refresh to make your home smarter.
When does the course begin and end?
You can start now or this weekend. While this challenge has been designed to be worked through week by week, feel free to proceed through the assignments at your own pace. You might tackle a couple of assignments in a single day or take your time with them and do just one or two a week. I have found, though, that the longer it takes to learn something, the less likely you are to actually finish it. So, for that reason, I do recommend you go through the course as quickly as fits in your busy schedule. It’s totally up to you.
Are there any prerequisites?
There are no prerequisites to transforming your home into a Smart Home! You can leverage your current background, education, experience, and skills to build the smart home of your dreams.
Can I Skip Around or Do I Have to Go Through Each Weeks Assignments In Order?
While it may be tempting to skip around, this course was designed to be consumed in order, from week one to week eight. Every student is taken step-by-step through the various smart devices required to build your smart home.
Who is this course not for?
The course is NOT for you if:
- You don't need a smart home course and you have time to teach yourself through trial and error.
- If you are expecting overnight results with very little effort or work involved this, is not for you.
- You understand the technical stuff and don't need "over-the-shoulder" walkthroughs.
Do I need to buy lots of smart devices?
You do not need to install all of the smart devices in this program, just purchase the devices you need.
Where can I access the training from?
You will be able to access your training from almost anywhere around the world! All you need is a device connected to the internet!
Wait, why can’t I just search the internet for all this information for free?
You sure can do that! This course is simply a faster way to learn this information. I have put together this content to fast-track your smart home journey, which will save you months or more of digging for what you need.
If I get stuck on a lesson, what do I do?
Since your payment includes access to the course only Facebook Group, you can immediately jump in there to ask any questions.
What do I get when I sign up?
There are three different packages available ranging from $97 to $497, depending on your needs and your budget.
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Entry Package – This version of the program is for those who are just starting their smart home journey. Installing the first smart home device is the hardest so that's why I created this version of the program to take you from no smart technology in your home to a smart home in 8 weeks!
- 8 weekly smart home challenges in the form of mini HD video classes, assignments, worksheets, how to install videos, and quizzes
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Lifetime access to 50 bite-sized smart home video training lessons to help you understand key smart home device concepts
- Downloadable and actionable worksheets
- End-of-topic quizzes to test your knowledge
- Weekly premium articles on various smart home devices
- Access to various how-to install smart devices video lessons
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My recommendations for smart home devices to get you all setup!
- Access to our recently launched Facebook student community
- The smart home industry is continuously changing, and this package entitles you to regular updates to video lessons as they happen
START MY SMART HOME JOURNEY
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Essential Package – For those of you who are more adventurous and interested in implementing sophisticated smart devices such as smart doorbells, locks, window dressings, and sophisticated automations then this is the package for you.
- Everything included in the entry-level package
- Five weeks of additional challenges on smart locks, video doorbells, automation hubs, smart window dressings, and implementing a smart entertainment management system for those of you who are more adventurous!
START MY SMART HOME JOURNEY
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Ultimate Package – If you are a smart home enthusiast and need some advice from Gerard, then you might want to consider this package.
- Everything included in the essential level package
- Bonus Audio Version: Access to downloadable audio course MP3 files
- Bonus Lesson: Running and maintaining a smart home
- Smart home automation essential guides box set
- In-person coaching and Q&A call with Gerard!
START MY SMART HOME JOURNEY
I give you the EXACT formula for success with your smart home, my best tips that NO ONE else on the planet is teaching!
What if I am unhappy with the program?
Online courses can be an investment, I totally get it — though I'm pretty confident you won't hate it :) So let's make this easy for you. If you decide within seven days of purchasing this course that you're not loving it and not finding it useful, shoot me an email (gerard@smarthomesschool.com) and I'll issue a full refund.
What is the discount? code
Any issues on the checkout page in claiming your $30 discount simply use the code ENTRY30 to get $30 off the Entry Course Package.
Thanks and see you inside the challenge!
Gerard
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