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Enjoying Smart Home Technology & How it is Transforming Apartment Living at Venterra
As Venterra continues to strive to provide the best possible living experience for its residents, we’ve embraced and invested in innovative technologies to help increase efficiency, safety, and reduce energy consumption through out Smart Home technologies.
By upgrading to smart home technologies in our apartments, such as Smart Thermostat, Smart Plug, Smart Lock, and SMARTHUB, our residents can easily control their home with a few clicks on their mobile devices. This creates a more seamless living experience and reduces the amount of time and energy needed for home management tasks. Additionally, our smart technologies help ensure the safety of our residents, giving them peace of mind knowing that their home is secure and protected.
In a world where technology is constantly evolving, Venterra is always pushing to have the best cutting edge technology available to our residents. Technology has become deeply ingrained in our daily lives, and we understand the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest tech to make our residents’ lives just a little bit easier. 
One of the standout features of smart home technology is the centralized management system in the SMARTHUB App. Imagine controlling all home appliances with just one app. No more jumping between costly, clunky systems. With this technology, residents have the power to adjust the temperature in the kitchen, turn off the lights in the living room, and even start kitchen appliances all from one convenient location. The ease of use and stress-free nature of having all devices in one place is truly life-changing. 
With the Smart Thermostat, residents can take complete control of the temperature in their apartment, regardless of where they are. Whether tenants want to warm it up before returning home from work or simply make some adjustments from the comfort of their bed, it’s all possible with the convenience of remote access. For those looking to save on energy consumption without sacrificing comfort, timers and temperature control restrictions can be customized to specific needs. With these functionalities in place, residents can sit back and relax knowing that their apartment is always at the perfect temperature with just a few clicks.
Do you ever forget to turn off your appliances before leaving the house? Or wish you could turn on your devices before even entering your home? With Smart Plug, tenants can remotely control outlets from anywhere, at any time. All it takes is a few clicks on a mobile device, and voila! Outlets are under their control. Never again will they have to worry about wasted energy or the inconvenience of forgetting to turn something off. The Smart Plug allows our residents to live a more efficient and stress-free lifestyle.
With the Smart Lock installed in residents’ homes, they can easily control their lock through the SMARTHUB app. This revolutionary technology lets tenants remotely access their apartment with a personalized pin number or mobile phone. This keyless entry solution provides ultimate convenience and ensures that residents never accidentally lock themselves out of their apartment. With a Smart Lock, residents will have comfort in knowing that their home is secure and safe.
Not only does Smart Lock increase security, but it also allows remote access codes so residents can quickly and easily give friends and family access to their apartment without the hassle of passing them a key in advance. Control, convenience, security, peace of mind, and safety are all reasons why Venterra has upgraded to Smart Lock technology.
Residents are now able to control all aspects of their home with the tap of a finger. No more worrying about forgetting to turn off the lights or adjusting the thermostat before they leave for work. With smart home technologies, managing smart home technologies has never been easier. This central control system joins the local internet and seamlessly connects with all installed devices, giving tenants total control over their home’s lighting, temperature, and security through the mobile app. Whether residents are relaxing on the couch or away from home, the SMARTHUB app, available in the Apple and Google Play Store, lets them easily manage and monitor the smart home system to ensure comfort and convenience at all times.
Venterra’s SMARTHUB app actually has a multitude of benefits for residents beyond just the convenience of home automation. With this app, residents can also access their balance statements and account information with ease, making paying rent and staying up-to-date on financial matters a simple task. Best of all, the app allows residents the ability to submit and track maintenance requests directly from their phone. No more waiting on hold or struggling to make requests through an antiquated system. With the SMARTHUB app, apartment living has never been easier.
With the ability to easily access various aspects of tenants living space from anywhere, anytime, it’s no wonder that smart technology has become increasingly popular. Not only does it unlock a newfound peace of mind when residents away from home, but it also provides a sense of control over their space that was previously unimaginable.
Plus, for those concerned about their impact on the environment or simply want to lower the cost of electric bills, smart home appliances offer a plethora of advantages. Residents can easily monitor and reduce energy consumption, ensuring that lights and heating/cooling systems are never running unnecessarily. Overall, smart home technology is revolutionizing the way we think about our living spaces and is helping us lead more sustainable, convenient lives.
Overall, smart home technologies help promote a safer and more efficient way of living for residents of apartments. By taking the initiative to upgrade our resident’s apartments with smart home systems, we are giving them the ability to securely control their home from the palm of their hand. Residents can now save energy and money while improving their overall security and comfort.
Ultimately, it is through smart home technologies that we can continue to bring innovation and convenience into the lives of our residents across all locations. We would be delighted to show you the advanced features associated with the smart home solutions—please contact us today to learn more!
What You Can Expect From SMARTHOME Bundles at Venterra Communities
This fall, Venterra Realty will begin offering SMARTHOME upgrades to communities, including a smart door lock, a smart thermostat, and a smart plug. These upgrades will apply to more than half of properties by the end of the year, and have the power to improve the lives of all our current and future tenants. Remaining installs are expected to complete in the Spring 2021.
Smart Home Upgrades Coming to Venterra
These are just some of the smart home upgrades coming to Venterra properties:
- Smart hub. The hub is the brain of your smart home system. The hub connects to your local internet via WiFi or ethernet connection to securely communicate with installed devices so you can control your smart home system through the mobile app.
- Smart locks. For starters, tenants will have access to fully functional smart locks. Rather than relying on a traditional system of keys, smart locks give you the option to access your apartment with a personalized pin number and/or a mobile phone. You won’t have to worry about accidentally locking yourself out of your apartment again, so long as you have a smartphone with you (or a password memorized). Additionally, your apartment will be more secure, with fewer potential points of entry. The benefits don’t stop there; smart locks allow you to give remote access codes, so you can let your friends and family members into your apartment remotely, without having to give them a key in advance.
- Smart thermostats. One of the earliest smart home appliances to emerge was the smart thermostat, and we’re installing these thermostats at all our properties. Once installed, you’ll be able to remotely control the temperature of your apartment, so you can warm it up while you’re on your way home from work on a cold winter’s day, or simply tweak the temperature to your liking from the comfort of your couch. You can also implement things like timers and strict temperature control requirements, so you can reduce your energy consumption while staying comfortable and minimizing the amount of effort you need to spend adjusting the temperature.
- Smart plugs. Smart plugs are outlets that can be remotely controlled. Depending on the situation, you can remotely turn an appliance plugged into the outlet on or off, enabling you to save energy or start your appliances remotely.
Best of all, nearly all of these installations can be centrally and remotely managed using an app on your smartphone.
The Benefits of Smart Home Technology
Why are these smart home upgrades such a big deal?
Let’s take a look at some of the most notable benefits:
- Remote and keyless entry. You won’t need to worry about losing your key when you have the power of keyless entry. You can also selectively let people into your apartment remotely with the help of your mobile app.
- Personal control and convenience. Smart home fixtures give you more control over your living environment. It can help you feel more confident and more secure. Enjoy the convenience of starting your coffee maker, turning off a lamp or tv, or even a curling iron.
- Centralized management. It’s also noteworthy that nearly all your smart home appliances can be accessed using the same, centralized app. You won’t have to jump back and forth between multiple systems to exercise control over your life.
- Energy consumption reduction. If you’re concerned about your energy consumption and carbon footprint, smart home appliances offer many advantages. You can make sure your lights are turned off at a certain time, and dim them when you don’t need them at full power. You can also keep your apartment at the perfect temperature, and avoid heating or cooling it while you’re away.
Are you interested in taking advantage of this smart home bundle? Or are you interested in learning more about what Venterra properties have to offer?