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# 0:00

Innovative Smart Home Features

What are some unique features in the house?

The house includes smart film for privacy glass, a built-in coffee maker, and dedicated under-cabinet lighting.

  • Smart film allows for instant privacy with a switch.
  • The coffee maker is designed for easy filling from the counter.
  • Under-cabinet lighting keeps electrical components hidden.
# 0:32

Advanced Laundry Room Design

What enhancements are made in the laundry room?

The laundry room features a recessed smart calendar, hardwired Wi-Fi, and a recessed dryer vent.

  • A recessed smart calendar maximizes space and functionality.
  • Hardwiring ensures reliable internet connectivity.
  • Recessed dryer vents prevent hose damage.
# 1:04

Safety and Security Features

How does the house ensure safety during emergencies?

The master closet includes a storm shelter and a TV setup for monitoring security cameras.

  • The storm shelter provides a safe space during tornadoes.
  • A TV will display security camera feeds for easy monitoring.
  • The design prioritizes family safety and security.
# 1:37

Connectivity and Network Solutions

What networking solutions are implemented in the house?

The house has a dedicated fiber run for internet to the gate and a network closet with over 100 color-coded drops.

  • Dedicated fiber ensures reliable internet access at the gate.
  • Color-coded drops simplify management of various systems.
  • The network design supports extensive low-voltage needs.
# 2:09

Future-Proofing the Home

What provisions are made for future upgrades?

The house is equipped with a water line for future city water connection, currently using well water.

  • Future-proofing includes infrastructure for city water access.
  • The design anticipates future needs and upgrades.
  • Innovative features enhance the value of new builds.

Transcript

0:00 And let me show you some of the cool features they added to their house here. You see me talk about power for your window shades, but they decided to go with smart film. So this wire right here will power the glass so that they're able to make the glass a privacy glass with the flick of a switch. This is my favorite. It's been on the checklist for a long time, but I have yet to see it in action. And this is for a coffee maker.

0:20 So they're going to end up having this inside the cabinet. A little hose will run down so that they can just easily fill up the coffee pot right here on the counter. And I almost forgot. So these right here are all dedicated for the kitchen. It's going to be all the under cabinet lighting and that's so that you can have all the drivers stacked up here out of the way so they're not in the cabinets on the other side where the kitchen is. Okay, in the laundry room, this isn't even on the checklist, but I'm definitely going to add it. So this is for a smart calendar and he wanted it recessed in the wall. So they needed to make sure that they had a 2 by 6 wall here and then obviously power for Wi-Fi enabled, but he hardwired everything. So this house is just loaded with low voltage. You guys are recessed dryer vent so that your hose doesn't get smashed behind the dryer. And then also the dryer vent was the path of least resistance. So instead of going up through the roof, they ended up just going out of the closest exterior wall.

1:07 And then we are hardwired for a Roomba so that they can connect the Roomba hardwired. Inside the master closet, they have this storm shelter with a little window. So during a tornado, you could go in here, your family safe and sound. But if you look right up above here, this is all set up. That's actually for the frame TV on the other side of the fireplace. But right above that, the plan is to put a TV with all the security cameras and it'll swing out so that you're able to see all the cameras around the entire house. And check this out. So this little area right here will be a sneaky spot for the kids. This is the kids bedroom right here. So they'll be able to access that storm shelter quickly if there's ever an emergency without having to go the long way around the house. And since their gate is so far away, regular cat cable won't work cuz it has its limitations on distance. So what they ended up doing is they have a dedicated fiber run that'll run from that main network area over to the gate so they're able to operate it using whatever internet capabilities that it requires. Oh, and don't forget about running power out there, too. And then you have this network closet. So, as I told you they have a lot of low voltage, over 100 drops, and they're all color-coded. So, yellow is for security cameras and the other different colors for the different locations around the house. And this just might as well be called the future-proof house. They added a water line so that right now they're on a well, but soon they're going to end up bringing city water out here. And when they do, he'll be able to easily connect the house to city water, but in the meantime he's on a well. It is so cool to see all these features straight out of the checklist added to a new build. So, if you're building or renovating, get my checklist at builderbrigade.com.

Summary

The video showcases innovative smart home features integrated into a new build, emphasizing convenience, safety, and future-proofing. Key highlights include smart film for privacy glass, a unique coffee maker setup, and advanced wiring for various technologies throughout the house.

- Smart film allows windows to switch to privacy mode at the touch of a button.
- A coffee maker is designed to fill directly from a cabinet, enhancing kitchen efficiency.
- Under cabinet lighting drivers are neatly organized to maximize cabinet space.
- A recessed smart calendar in the laundry room is hardwired for Wi-Fi.
- A recessed dryer vent prevents hose damage and optimizes airflow.
- A storm shelter in the master closet provides safety during emergencies.
- A dedicated fiber run ensures reliable internet connectivity for a distant gate.
- Over 100 low-voltage drops are color-coded for easy identification, enhancing security and connectivity.

Questions Answered

What are some unique features in the house?

The house includes smart film for privacy glass, a built-in coffee maker, and dedicated under-cabinet lighting.

What enhancements are made in the laundry room?

The laundry room features a recessed smart calendar, hardwired Wi-Fi, and a recessed dryer vent.

How does the house ensure safety during emergencies?

The master closet includes a storm shelter and a TV setup for monitoring security cameras.

What networking solutions are implemented in the house?

The house has a dedicated fiber run for internet to the gate and a network closet with over 100 color-coded drops.

What provisions are made for future upgrades?

The house is equipped with a water line for future city water connection, currently using well water.

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