Free of dead spots and full of opportunity, every new PulteGroup home
is ready to connect to your life how, when and where you want it
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Enviable design, quality construction, desirable locations and ample
choices are why homeowners for decades have chosen to build their dream
home with PulteGroup. Now add connected to the list, with every
newly-built Pulte, Centex, Del Webb, DiVosta and John Wieland Homes and
Neighborhoods home professionally constructed to accommodate the latest
in smart home automation to fit every homeowner’s lifestyle how, when
and where they want it.
“The home of the future is here, giving our homeowners the ability to
seamlessly control their lights, thermostat, security systems,
appliances and more with just the touch of their cell phone or sound of
their voice,” said Ryan Marshall, president and chief executive officer
of PulteGroup. “Hotels, cars, restaurants, offices, subways, airplanes
and other places we visit on a regular basis are fully wired for our
convenience. Yet until now, most homes were not, often requiring a
frustrating mix of patchwork solutions for those wanting to integrate
technology into their home. Now homeowners will have the flexibility and
efficiency of a home that is wired and ready when they are.”
Every new Pulte, Centex, Del Webb, DiVosta and John Wieland homeowner
will now have the luxury and ease of adding smart technologies that best
fit their lifestyle at any point – without the cost, disruption or
hassle that comes with retrofitting the home after it’s built. From the
ground up, the home is ready to connect with seamless WiFi reliability
and increased bandwidth, thanks to built-in access points and direct
wiring throughout the home. Built-in wiring and assured WiFi
connectivity from anywhere in the home allows access to a full array of
customizable products and features designed to run a smarter home.
“The homes we design are inspired by the consumer and tailored to how
they live,” said Marshall. “Maybe you have been flirting with Google or
already have strong feelings for Alexa, we let you pick the roommate you
want. We’re offering homebuyers the flexibility to choose the features
and technology they value and that truly enhances their lifestyle
without interfering in it. Whether it’s the base home that’s pre-wired
and ready for anything, a home outfitted with selected options from a
full suite of smart technologies, or going with full automation to bring
the home to life—the choice is theirs.”
Trusted Brands and Partners
Studies have shown that smart home technology can reduce heating and
cooling costs, improve home security and increase resale appeal, among
other benefits. Moreover, recent survey data commissioned by PulteGroup
shows that seven in 10 consumers believe having smart home technologies
available in their home is important.
With their smart technology-enabled home, owners have the flexibility to
choose offerings that work best for their lifestyle from
nationally-recognized providers:
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Smart thermostats from Honeywell and NEST that can help to more
efficiently heat and cool the home, while offering owners the ability
to adjust the thermostat remotely
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Remote garage door openers from LiftMaster that open and close garage
doors remotely through a smartphone app
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The latest advancements in application- and voice-enabled appliances
from Whirlpool
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Smart door locks from Schlage that can lock or unlock remotely
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Smart entry lighting, smart switches and outlets from Leviton that
allow homeowners to set the mood with just a tap of a finger to adjust
lights via a smartphone app. The combination can provide greater
overall security for the home
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Doorbell audio cameras from Ring Wired Elite, so homeowners can see
who is at the door before opening
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Smart speakers, including Amazon Echo and Sonos, with voice control
and crystal-clear sound for music, TV, movies, radio and more
White glove professional installation of these and other applications is
also available, allowing homeowners to enjoy their connected home
without the added stress of set-up and configuration.
Home Security is Top of Mind
According to the latest survey data from PulteGroup, the vast majority
of homeowners value smart home technologies for security purposes more
than for entertainment. According to the survey, more than 70 percent of
respondents rank security systems among their top three choices when
asked about features they value the most. It’s not surprising then that
smart doorbells, with video and voice capabilities, and smart door locks
are also considered more important than entertainment features such as
smart speakers and wireless sound systems.
“Through a smartphone, homeowners can keep an eye on their home while
out for the day, remotely close a garage door left open at night, or
turn on and off the lights while on vacation,” said Marshall. “Pulte
Smart Homes are now smart from the ground up and can be configured to
meet the specific needs of our homebuyers.”
For more information on the Pulte Smart Home, including video and
images, please visit the smart home press page at: https://www.pulte.com/pulte-smart-home.
About PulteGroup, Inc.
PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:PHM), based in Atlanta, is one of America’s
largest homebuilding companies with operations in approximately 50
markets throughout the country. Through its brand portfolio that
includes Centex, Pulte Homes, Del Webb, DiVosta Homes and John Wieland
Homes and Neighborhoods, the company is one of the industry’s most
versatile homebuilders able to meet the needs of multiple buyer groups
and respond to changing consumer demand. PulteGroup conducts extensive
research to provide homebuyers with innovative solutions and consumer
inspired homes and communities to make lives better.
For more information about PulteGroup, Inc. and PulteGroup brands, go to pultegroupinc.com;
www.pulte.com; www.centex.com; www.delwebb.com; www.divosta.com and ww.jwhomes.com.
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