Built Smart
At Pulte Homes we want to make your life easier. We give you the flexibility to build your home as smart as you want. From Schlage® smart front door locks to convenient electric car charging outlets, your smart home makes it simple. Pulte is building innovative homes for the way your family lives today. Smarter, easier, better.
Benefits of Smart Home
Convenience
Smart home technology allows you to manage or automate smart enabled devices from your tablet or smartphone giving you greater control over your new home and how you live in it.
Security
Many security systems integrate seamlessly with smart home automation like cameras and motion lights which means you can monitor your new home from virtually anywhere so you can rest easy at home or while you’re away.
Energy Efficient
Not only does smart home technology make life easier, but it can also help save money by reducing your home’s energy consumption thanks to smart thermostats and LED lighting.
Included Base Features & Devices
Every new home is pre-wired for connectivity and comes with several smart home products and features. Enjoy superior Wi-Fi coverage with premium connectivity and the flexibility to help keep all your electronics and smart home devices going.
Backbone Wiring
This is where all the wiring comes together in an easy-to-access and discreet location to help you stay connected from every room in your house.
Wireless Access Point Wiring
Wiring for the Wi-Fi antenna is placed in the optimal location(s) in the ceiling to help ensure strong connectivity throughout your home. Just add the antenna of your choice.
Hardwired Room
A CAT6- and RG 6-wired outlet runs from the family room so you can hardwire large-bandwidth devices to help reduce slowdowns and leave more bandwidth for other devices.
Smart Thermostat
Never too cold. Never too hot. We’ve partnered with brands like Nest® and Honeywell® to help homeowners save money. With a smart thermostat, your system learns your schedule for maximum comfort and flexibility.
Doorbell Camera
Get front door notifications even when you’re not home. Front doorbell cameras from well-known brands like Ring® and Nest® feature 2-way talk, motion detection & more.
Additional Options
Create a unique suite of automation designed to fit your needs with smart home upgrades, like whole-house Wi-Fi with wireless access points, electric car charging and smart irrigation. Talk to your sales consultant to determine what is available in your area.
Smart Garage Door
Never forget to close your garage door again. Convenient and easy to use, smart garage doors give you the flexibility to open and close your garage door even when you're not home.
Smart Timer Clock
Optimized in-ground irrigation automatically makes daily adjustments depending on the weather, saving water.
Electric Car Outlet in Garage
Charge your electric car battery from the convenience of your garage.
Whole House Wi-Fi
Minimizing gaps in Wi-Fi coverage means no more being stuck in one room to use the internet. Now you can extend your internet signal into all the rooms of your home using wireless access points.
Front Door Locks
There is added sense of security knowing your front door is locked. Lock and unlock your front door from your smartphone with Schlage® smart door locks.
USB Outlets
USB outlets offer streamlined, clutter-free device charging by eliminating the need for power strips and adapters.
Motion Switches
Motion activated lights turn on automatically when movement is detected.
Home Base™
HomeBase™ is our home automation system that makes living easy no matter where you are. We integrate the systems for your thermostat, lighting, home security, door locks and more, all from the ease of your smart phone, tablet, or computer. For more information, ask your local sales representative.
Smart Home Design Tips
There is a variety of home automation technology on the market today from programmable thermostats to video doorbells. Here are the top things to consider when designing your perfect smart home.