Smart Home Features to Ask for in a New Apartment

Wiring, conduits and power points are far easier to plan before walls are finished. That is why the smart home features to ask for in new apartments should be on your checklist at the pre-launch stage, not after handover.

Start with security

Security is where smart features pay off first. At Club Class, the indicated specification includes 24x7 gated entry, CCTV in common areas and video door phones in each home, with an entry plaza, security room and waiting pavilion at the arrival zone.

Video door phone and home automation

A video door phone and home automation often go together. The door phone lets you see and speak to visitors before opening; automation can extend to lighting, curtains, air-conditioning and appliances controlled from a phone. At Club Class, video door phones are indicated, while home automation has not been confirmed. Ask whether provisions such as extra conduits or smart-ready switch boxes will be included, since these make later upgrades simpler.

EV charging in Bangalore apartments

EV charging in Bangalore apartments is fast becoming a must-have. Ask whether each parking bay will have a charging point or at least a provision for one, how the power will be metered and who manages shared chargers. Club Class has not published EV charging details yet, so raise it with our team once the official specification schedule is released at launch.

Data and network

For work from home, ask about data cabling to each room, the location of the network point and whether the building supports multiple internet providers. These details matter most in the study; our guide to the 3.5 BHK with a study covers home office planning.

Power and water

Smart features depend on reliable utilities. At Club Class, the indicated specification includes concealed copper wiring with modular switches, power backup for lifts, common areas and essential points in each home, and a dual water supply combining a borewell with BWSSB / Cauvery supply.

Parking and access

Ask how parking is allocated, whether visitor parking is separate and how access control works for residents, guests and deliveries. These details affect daily convenience as much as any gadget inside the home.

How to ask

Put your questions in writing, ask which items are confirmed and which are indicative, and check that the agreement for sale refers to the final specification schedule. Our look at green building certification covers related sustainability questions.

In summary

The smart home features to ask for in new apartments are security, automation provisions, EV charging and data cabling. See the specifications, visit the Codename Club Class homepage, or ask our team.

Related reading: A 3.5 BHK with a Study and Green Building Certification for Apartments in India.

FAQs

1. Does Club Class include video door phones?
   Video door phones are included in the indicated specification.

2. Is home automation included?
   It has not been confirmed; ask about provisions once the specification schedule is released.

3. Will there be EV charging?
   EV charging details have not been published yet; raise it with our team at launch.

4. What security features are indicated?
   24x7 gated entry, CCTV in common areas and video door phones.