In this 58th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Matt Walt of Beishir Lock & Security (https://www.stlsecurity.com/) about the latest in automation and security technology. Find out how he’s helped companies automate temperature checks for Covid screenings and save food from spoiling at restaurants. Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices About the House brought to you by http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/ and https://www.jhpropertiesrealestate.com/ 2:15 What got Matt Walt interested in working with technology? 8:37 General contractors, landscapers, and interior designers should meet with Matt Walt before starting any construction to make sure all the home automation and security systems work seamlessly 10:10 What is a low voltage electrician? 10:56 Check out Troy’s episode with Eco Power https://youtu.be/y5IwuryPNEk 14:40 Why have outdoor entertainment spaces become so popular and what are people doing with them? 18:30 How can Matt Walt help with upgrading existing media rooms? 22:10 How affordable is home automation and security? 31:23 Beishir sets up a lot of security cameras and card access for commercial businesses 33:18 How can home automation make a home safer when entering at night? 35:00 GFCI and sump pit monitoring 37:04 How to hide home automation speakers and components 37:35 Motorized window coverings and customized lighting are very popular 38:23 How can automation make a home more energy efficient? 44:10 Contact Matt Walt of Beishir by calling 314-833-7900