As a creator, Jacques Slade is always on the lookout for new and innovative things that can help take his life to the next level. Inspired by the technology, performance, and design found in the new 2019 Acura ILX, Slade is on a mission to upgrade his home, fitness, and food with the help of experts.
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How to take your home to the next level with smart technology
The rise of smart homes means that you can personalize everything from your stereo to your thermostat from your phone.
If there’s a piece of home technology that screams “1990s,” it’s the universal remote. Remember those button-filled, clunky wands that could control your home stereo, cable, and television? Remember how they basically never worked the way you wanted them to?
We’ve come a long way since then. You can control everything from your home thermostat to your refrigerator from your smartphone. And forget about needing a cumbersome remote to take control of your home entertainment system; now you can channel surf and crank up the volume with the sound of your voice. Those developments have led to an unparalleled era of customization, where homeowners can create a connected, intuitive experience from one centralized location.
A similar revolution has happened inside our cars. The days of the CD changer and printed-out directions are way behind us, but today car companies have created centralized, customizable consoles that rival even the most techie home setups.
The rise of home and in-car tech are parallel developments that have made it easier than ever to upgrade our lives down to the most minute detail. Check out the video above, where designer Michael Izatt gives Jacques Slade a high-tech home makeover to mirror the experience he has when he drives an Acura ILX.