How High Tech Is Your
Home?
If the latest technology or entertainment options
are important in your new home, add the following questions to your
buyer’s checklist.
- Are there enough jacks in every room for cable
TV and high-speed Internet hookups?
- Are there enough telephone extensions or
jacks?
- Is the home prewired for a home theater or
multi-room audio and video?
- Does the home have a local area network for
linking computers?
- Does the home already have wiring for DSL or
other high-speed Internet connection?
- Does the home have multizoning heating and
cooling controls with programmable thermostats?
- Does the home have multi-room lighting
controls, window-covering controls, or other home automation
features?
- Is the home wired with multi-purpose in-wall
wiring that allows for reconfigurations to update services as
technology changes?
Visit the Consumer Electronics Association (www.ce.org/techhomerating)
for a complete Tech Home ™ Rating Checklist. |
