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# Preparing Your Home for a Smart Systems Installation

A checklist to help you prepare your home before a Smart Systems installation.

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## Before Installation Day

A little preparation ensures a smooth installation.

### General Preparation

1. **Clear the work areas** — Move furniture and valuables away from walls, ceilings, closets, and wherever we will be working
2. **Ensure access** — Make sure all rooms are unlocked and accessible, including basements, attics, and garages
3. **Plan for dust and noise** — We will use drop cloths and clean up, but drilling and cabling can be dusty
4. **Secure pets** — Please keep pets in a separate area during installation

### Network Installations

- Have your ISP account information available
- Schedule new service activation before our installation date if switching ISPs
- Let us know where your current modem and router are located

### AV and Home Theater

- Decide on TV and speaker placements before installation day
- If wall-mounting a TV, let us know the desired height and location
- Have streaming service logins ready (Netflix, Hulu, etc.)

### Smart Home / Control4

- Think about which rooms you want controlled
- Consider where you want touchscreens placed
- Have your Wi-Fi password available

### Day of Installation

- A decision-maker should be available (or reachable) throughout the day
- Our installers will walk you through the system before they leave
- Ask questions — we want you to be comfortable using everything we install

## Related articles

- [How to Request a Service Call from Smart Systems](https://www.smartsysinc.com/support/request-service-call)
- [Understanding Your Smart Systems Warranty](https://www.smartsysinc.com/support/warranty-information)
- [How Smart Systems Handles Software and Firmware Updates](https://www.smartsysinc.com/support/software-firmware-updates)
- [Tips for Maintaining Your Installed Equipment](https://www.smartsysinc.com/support/equipment-maintenance-tips)

## Still stuck?

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