Smart Home Becomes a Zen Master with Savant Home Automation System

When people think about relieving stress, technology is usually not something that comes immediately to mind. In fact, if designed and installed poorly, living with home technology can be a real strain on the brain. But thanks to thoughtful engineering and conscientious design, Savant smart home systems turned out to be the stress-reducing antidote for anyone who stays at this 16,000-square-foot guesthouse in Palm Beach, Fla.

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