Buyers can upgrade to Eaton smart switches; since they use the Z-Wave protocol, they will not bog down the wireless router.
D.R. Horton: D.R. Horton has partnered with subscription-based Alarm.com as a part of its Home is Connected program. The base package includes some basic home monitoring including a Honeywell thermostat, Skybell doorbell, and Kwikset lock connected to the Qolsys IQ panelpdf. The builder includes 36 months of service in the home purchase, but after that, home owners will need to continue to pay for the service to use the panel. Since the devices communicate via Z-Wave, it would be possible to replace the panel with a hub such as SmartThings, Abode, or Hubitat to avoid paying monthly fees. An advanced package adds garage door control, mobile notifications, audio integration, geofencing, cloud-based video storage for the doorbell, and the ability to set up scenes and rules. There is a one-time activation fee for this service and a subscription fee, and there are options to add security features comparable to most major providers. Buyers can upgrade to Eaton smart switches; since they use the Z-Wave protocol, they will not bog down the wireless router.