Streamlining and simplifying home technology is easier said than done. It seems like the more you add, the more complicated it gets to operate things, even if they are smart technologies designed to make life easier. Control4 automation systems integrate all of your home technology in one easy-to-use location and offer a number of benefits for all homeowners, regardless of home size or how much home technology you have or plan to have in the future.

3 Great Benefits of a Control4 Automation System

Simplified and Streamlined Controls

• Say goodbye to different apps and remote controls for every unique piece of smart technology in your home. With Control4, all of your technology can be integrated into one central hub so that whether you want to adjust one thing, like the lights before you go to bed, or you want to adjust everything in your house while you are on vacation, controlling your technology will be as easy as opening the Control4 app and pushing a button.

Programmable Scenes

• We use many of our home technologies simultaneously and with programmable scenes, you can trigger multiple operations to happen in tandem at the push of a single button. For example, you could program a “bedtime’ scene so that you push one button and the lights dim or turn off, the window shades close, the security system arms itself, the doors lock, the exterior lights turn on, and the temperature adjusts to your ideal sleeping temperature. Talk about making home life easier and more efficient!

Control Your Technology from Anywhere

• Control4 houses the operational control of all of your home technology within its easy-to-use app and that app can be accessed from a tablet, smart device, smartphone, laptop, and more. So, whether you are home or across the globe, you can easily adjust things at your home at the push of a button!

 

We all want to make our home technologies as streamlined and easy to use as possible so that they enhance our lives, rather than make them more complicated. Whether you have a home filled with the latest smart technologies or just a handful of DIY smart technologies, you know that programming and using them is often easier said than done. The whole point of home automation is to automate smart technology so that it makes life easier, but the learning curve may deter people from ever trying to implement home automation technologies. Josh.ai is a home automation technology that is revolutionizing the space and making it easier than ever for homeowners, regardless of technology savvy, to leverage the power of home automation.

Josh.ai has a suite of products that are designed to be voice-operated and can control all of your home technology including TVs, speakers, lights, thermostats, window shades, security systems, surveillance systems, and more! Opening an app to control technology makes things easier but can you imagine how much easier it would be if you could just say “Close the garage,” or, “turn off the lights at 10pm”? Josh.ai uses natural language commands that are not complicated, difficult to remember, or challenging to program. And, you can be completely hands-free which is different than most other home automation technology.

Another significant advantage that should not be overlooked is that Josh.ai is very secure. Unlike Google and Amazon which have come under fire for questionable privacy practices and policies, Josh.ai prioritizes your privacy with microphone privacy – although the microphone will respond to your voice commands, it wakes when spoken to and does not listen until woken. Additionally, all information is stored and processed on a local network which keeps the technology more stable, reliable, powerful, and private than other home automation products. If you want to transform your home automation experience, speak to a professional installer about implementing Josh.ai products in your home.

Most people have spent more time at home in the last two years than ever before. What better time could there possibly be than now to enhance your home entertainment while simultaneously adding tremendous value to your home with a home theater? Homes of any size and style can install a home theater that will meet their needs and provide an exceptional entertainment experience but it is important to work with an experienced installer to ensure it is designed, installed, and programmed for ease of use and optimal performance. When designing a home theater, there are many different things to consider.

Things to Consider When Designing a Home Theater

• Light
  • In an ideal world, a home theater would not have any windows because the darker the room, the better the picture quality. But, if your room does have windows, there are ways to darken or completely eliminate the light without removing the windows so that you can achieve your desired result.
• Sound
  • A home theater can be installed in any room but it is important to think about sound quality and control. Acoustic paneling, insulation, and other things can help improve the quality of the sound so that it is like a true movie theater experience. Soundproofing will help prevent outside noise from leaking into the theater, and will also help manage home theater noise from overwhelming your home.
• A/V Components
  • When working with an experienced and knowledgeable home theater installer, they will help you select the ideal A/V components for your space and home theater goals. Home theaters have a lot of components that impact the end result including wiring, screen, projector, TVs. speakers, and much more!
• Seating
  • Comfortable seating is a must in a home theater! There are many theater seats designed specifically for home theaters that recline, enhance the sound experience, can hold drinks and food, and more! The perfect seating is like a cherry on top of your home theater sundae!