The Upper Peninsula is notoriously known for its incredible array of outdoor activities all year round, such as hiking, biking, and exploring the shores of Lake Superior. Depending on the time of year, some lucky individuals may even see the Northern Lights in the sky at night!
But just because this area is surrounded by dense national forests, an expansive lakeshore, and more than 300 unique waterfalls, it doesn’t mean that modern conveniences aren’t also easily found. Smart technology continues to pervade the U.P. as it does much of the rest of the world.
For those who are privileged to call this picturesque place home, there’s an easy option for adding smart technology to your home, business, or camp: Eco Smart Home Pros. Whether you’re based in the Marquette, Iron Mountain, Houghton, Escanaba, or Sault Ste. Marie area, Eco Smart Home Pros has got you covered.
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Transforming Commercial Technology Solutions Across the Upper Peninsula
As more and more businesses sprout up or open a new office in one of the many communities dotted across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the need for streamlined commercial technology grows.
There are many ways a small business can benefit from investing in smart tech. For example, wireless networking continues to be a central focus for organizations of all sizes, particularly in rural communities where connectivity can often be lacking.
For example, many commercial Wi-Fi Access Points can only handle a certain amount of devices, which tends to add up quickly when you factor in that each individual is likely using multiple devices (phones, laptops, tablets, smartwatches, etc.) at a time. This is why we often recommend hardwiring connections whenever possible, as it reduces the overall load on the WiFi. the number of devices adds up fast, which is also why we recommend hardwiring whenever possible.
But smart technology offers a lot of exciting opportunities for businesses beyond the all-important, functional needs. Digital displays can be used to quickly update ever-changing menus at restaurants. Audio speakers can be integrated into a waiting room at a doctor’s office to keep patients comfortable and in good spirits. Smart home security systems keep important business collateral safe and secure at all times.
From integrating systems that reduce reliance on manual labor to building a network that is able to keep up with your business at every stage of growth, businesses of all shapes and sizes across the U.P. continue to look to Eco Smart Home Pros to get their technology up and running.
Here’s what one of our commercial clients in the Marquette area had to say about our work together to outfit their coworking space:
“We hired Eco Smart Home Pros to install sound-dampening panels within our coworking space. These panels have made a significant difference in how sound is managed throughout our facility.
Steven, Mike, and Zach are great individuals to work with. They are knowledgeable technicians and go above and beyond to help. For example, when some of our community members needed assistance with anything tech-based, they were always willing to help by sharing information to resolve the issue or personally taking the lead and solving the problem.
We have been immensely fortunate to have been introduced to the company and plan on doing future business with them in the upcoming year.”
Upper Peninsula-Based Restaurants are Looking for a Taste
There are so many ways the entire food industry can benefit from incorporating smart technology into their business processes to keep guests coming back, time and time again.
In today’s world, a connected and flexible tech stack is no longer just an operational dream for restaurants — it’s an essential competitive edge. In order for a brand to succeed and engage with this next generation of guests, it needs to use technology to streamline processes and make the customer journey as painless as possible. That’s where Toast comes into play.
Toast is a point of sale (POS) system that does it all — front and back of house, digital ordering, and guest engagement, all on one easy-to-use platform.
Benefits of the Toast POS include:
- Options to add a self-ordering kiosk & order-and-pay solutions at the table
- Mobile handheld devices for on-the-go events
- Contactless ordering options
- Simplified, kitchen display system, as well as inventory and menu management
- Management tools for reporting and accounting tasks
- Incorporated marketing channels for future guest engagement opportunities
Offering Affordable Smart Home Systems Throughout the U.P.
The Upper Peninsula is also well-known for its brutal winter season, where mounds and mounds of snow accumulate from end to end. While snow-sport enthusiasts rejoice, many homeowners worry about how they’re going to keep their homes nice and warm during these long, dark winter months. Now, with the help of smart home automation and monitoring, residents are able to keep their homes and camps as energy-efficient as possible, even during the peak of the snow season.
Here are a few ways you can keep the temps high and the utility bills low from November through April:
- Install a smart thermometer to optimize how — and when — your heating and cooling system runs
- Leverage smart shades to utilize more natural light during daylight hours
- Add leak sensors to your water pipes to monitor water flow levels and avoid costly repairs to your home with a handy auto shut-off option
Increased Remote Work in the Upper Peninsula
It’s no surprise that many now-remote workers decided to call the U.P. home base. But with the increase of internet-dependent workers comes the need for reliable connectivity, which can cause issues for some rural residents who still have to utilize a landline in order to regularly make phone calls. Eco Smart Homes Pros can help to build a strong and dependable network that will make sure you are live and ready for that next virtual meeting.
Here’s what a client who was looking to upgrade his home office for optimized connectivity had to say about working together to find the perfect solution:
“The EcoSmart Home Pros crew helped us bring an end to our connectivity woes. Living in the UP is awesome…. but the cell and broadband service is not. Thanks to a pro-grade but home budget overhaul of our home office network along with Starlink, cell booster, and DSL backup, we have a solid link to the outside world for our business and a level of consistency of service with our home network that we were never before able to achieve with off-the-shelf consumer-grade gear.”
Proudly Headquartered in Michigan
Did you know that Eco Smart Home Pros has an office in Marquette, Michigan? This allows our team of tech experts to easily access, design, install, and manage client smart technology all over the U.P., including clients located in the Marquette, Iron Mountain, Houghton, Escanaba, or Sault Ste. Marie areas — or anywhere in between!
Eco Smart Home Pros are the Integrators You Want in Your Corner During Your Next Project
If there’s one thing that sets our team here at Eco Smart Home Pros apart it’s our ability to create customizable and flexible solutions that meet your exact needs. We stand by the brands and products we work with, and our warranty policy reflects this happy customer guarantee.
Let our certified programmers, installers, and computer networking specialists design the perfect solution for your home or business so you can spend more time exploring the great outdoors and less time worrying about the technology. Send us a message and let’s get started today.
