Tech-Smart and For Sale

Talking refrigerators are pretty silly. But a house with its own secure network for stock trading? Tell us more. Two properties currently on the market offer glimpses into the digital future of the good life

 

The Wired Home

 

There’s almost no need to step outside this 6,000-square-foot, five-bedroom house in the Hamptons hamlet of Water Mill, New York. Dedicated, secure network lines and numerous Wi-Fi points across the property provide unimpeded access to the digital universe. But if you must leave, you can still control everything remotely—make sure the doors are locked, operate the gate, keep an eye on security-camera feeds, and even shut down plumbing valves if the system senses a flood. And don’t worry if the power goes out, because the $7.25 million residence has a backup generator to keep all its systems running smoothly even in a blackout. Contact: The Corcoran Group, 631-702-9221

 

More highlights from this high-tech corner of the Hamptons:

• Remotely accessible thermostat

• Remotely accessible locks

• Automated, motorized Lutron blinds

• Control4 smart-home automation system, providing access to all of the property’s controls via tablet or smartphone

• 120" digital projection television, paired with eight mechanized lounge chairs

• Tensui system for filtering water throughout the house

• Dedicated, secure network for trading or sensitive business transactions

• FloLogic remote-access plumbing-shutdown system

• Eight Wi-Fi access points to ensure strong signals across the property, both inside and out