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Which Smart Home Control System Should You Choose?

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Control4 Programming Makes Smart Home Automation Easy

In our previous blog on smart home automation, we discussed the different possibilities for how you can automate your home, such as lighting control or whole home audio. But when getting started with a smart home, there’s another choice to make: which control system will you use? Below, you can read about why Control4 programming is the smart choice for your Cumming, GA smart home.

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The Best Way to Control Your Home Entertainment System

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Imagine: you’re ready to sit back and relax for a movie showing in your own home theater or comfortable media room.  Everything is at your leisure, but the numerous remotes and individual media devices can leave you stressed and tired before the film has even begun.

Now imagine controlling every aspect of your media all from one connected and centralized source.  With an integrated home entertainment system, it’s not only possible but also incredibly easy.  Soon, your Alpharetta, GA home will become your number one choice over any commercial theater in town.

SEE ALSO: WHICH TYPE OF HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM IS BEST?

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Smart Home Automation: What Builders and Architects Need to Know

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A Guide to Incorporating Smart Technology in New Construction

Smart home automation is the new buzzword in the home construction industry, but the home technology is no passing trend. Smart homes are here to stay, and builders and architects in the Sandy Springs, Georgia area are quickly realizing that incorporating automation into their home designs is more than just a good idea—it’s essential for attracting new home buyers. Below, we cover the most common questions we come across as a smart home automation contractor who works with builders and architects on new construction.

 

SEE ALSO: What to Look for in a Home Pre-Wiring Contractor

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Get Your Home Ready for Summer with Outdoor Audio and Video!

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Enjoy the Georgia Weather with Outdoor Entertainment

If you’re searching for your next home improvement project, now is the perfect time to consider upgrading your patio or backyard with an entertainment system. Now that the weather has started to warm up, you can start enjoying the great outdoors again. Below, we talk about the best ways that Alpharetta, Georgia homeowners can take their backyards from good to great with outdoor audio and video. 

SEE ALSO: A Brief Guide to Setting up an Outdoor Audio System

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A Brief Guide to Setting up an Outdoor Audio System

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Upgrade Your Cumming, Georgia Home with Superior Outdoor Audio

The gorgeous summer weather in Cumming, Georgia makes now the perfect time to upgrade your patio or backyard with an audio system. There are a lot of things to consider when choosing outdoor audio equipment, so we have put together this guide on the different aspects of an audio system to ensure your outdoor space has the best sound possible. Read on to learn about the best outdoor audio speakers and how to put those speakers to good use.

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3 Advantages of Home Lighting Control

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Enhance Your Alpharetta-Milton Home with Smart Lighting

For homeowners in the Alpharetta-Milton area, smart home automation technology is offering innovative ways to make life easier and more comfortable. One of the most popular automation technologies is a home lighting control system. Lighting control allows you to manage every light in your home from one convenient touchscreen. Below, we’ve covered three main ways that implementing a home lighting control system adds value to your Georgia residence.



SEE ALSO: What is Smart Home Automation? Learn the Modern Definition

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What Is Preventive Maintenance, and Why Do I Need a Service Contract?

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Here are the benefits of investing in a service contract

Technology solutions in your home or office can help you complete day-to-day tasks in many ways. If your systems stop working one day and you didn't know who to contact, you will end up spending time and money just to get your electronics functioning again. That's why preventive maintenance and service contracts are so important.

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What are the Benefits of Smart Home Touch Control Panels and Remotes?

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It’s hard to believe, but there was supposedly a time when Steve Jobs was not keen on the idea of allowing third-party apps to run on the iPhone. Obviously, he ended up warming to the idea. These days, the phrase “there’s an app” for that — first coined in a 2009 Apple TV commercial — has become true for a myriad of things. One of those things is the control of smart devices.

While not yet as popular and as ubiquitous as mobile devices like iPhones and iPads, smart home technology is gaining ground and becoming more mainstream every day. Smart lights, thermostats, and cameras are no longer only seen in the homes of the rich and famous. You and your neighbors probably have a smart device or three in your house right now.

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Glare on the Gridiron? Stop Sunlight From Ruining Your Football Season

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Automated Shading Is a Simple and Affordable Way to Perfect Your Media Room Design

Glare stinks. One minute you’re watching the Julio Jones run it in for a touchdown, and the next thing you know a wayward sunbeam streaks across the TV screen. Now you’ve missed a crucial moment of glory that only comes a few times in a football season. What can you do but wait for the depths of winter when the sun sets long before kickoff? The answer is simple: install motorized shades your Cumming, GA media room.

Smart shades are an easy-to-use and super stylish addition to your media room design. They can help regulate temperatures and manage light while lowering your overall energy cost. Ready to learn more? Keep reading.

See Also: The One Technology That Will Make or Break Your Home Theater Design

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4 Mistakes to Avoid When Designing Your New Home Entertainment System

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There are few greater feelings than coming home after a long day at the office and sitting down in front of your home entertainment system.

Whether you want to cheer on the Braves in the second part of the MLB season, or catch up on the latest movies and Netflix shows, you want a system that can present your content the way it was meant to be seen.

That’s why we’ve put together this list of four common mistakes you’ll want to avoid when building your new entertainment center. Want to learn more? Just keep reading.


 
See Also: Are You Hearing All of Your Music?

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The Best Home Audio Video Upgrade: Automation!

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Make It Easier to Enjoy Your Movies, Music, and Shows

The modern home is practically bursting with media. There are televisions in the living room, bedroom, patio, dedicated home theater, and even the kitchen! And that’s not even counting the stereo or multi-room music systems many Ponte Vedra Beach, FL area homeowners enjoy. So with all these home audio video systems in every room, what’s the best way to manage everything? We’d love to tell you. Today, we’re going to talk about a great audio/video upgrade you should consider: smart home automation.

SEE ALSO: A Brief Guide to Setting up an Outdoor Audio System

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When DIY Doesn’t Cut It: How an AV Expert Can Help

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While many of us enjoy a good DIY project, when it comes to home AV projects and solutions, such as TVs, speakers, smart doorbells, thermostats, and everything in between, it’s almost always worth hiring an AV professional to help with the job. While there are certainly some AV solutions, such as a basic speaker or home theater set up, that can be installed by a capable DIYer, an expert is normally a good investment if you want the job done right the first time. The following are some guidelines on when a project can be completed alone and when it’s better to call in an expert.

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Smart Home Automation Hacks for When You’re Away on Vacation

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Did I lock the front door? How is the dog sitter going to get in? Does the house look abandoned? These are all common thoughts of homeowners while on vacation. Nagging questions that can’t be answered remotely take away from the enjoyment and relaxation of a getaway; however, modern technology offers a solution to the worries and more: smart home automation.

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The Best Audio Systems for Theater-Like Sound

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To achieve the perfect home theater, there are two main technology components to consider: the television and the audio system. The perfect home television needs to be the perfect size for the space with a crystal-clear picture.

Options for televisions are numerous — so are those for audio systems. Audio systems include home theater speaker systems, soundbars, or a combination with a great subwoofer. Check out our guide for finding the perfect audio setup to get great theater-like sound.

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7 Simple Tips to Improve the Speed and Reliability of Your Network

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Ask anyone what the number one frustration of trying to live, work, and play with technology is, and most people will tell you it’s the quality of their home internet. Network speed and reliability are vitally important factors in making the most of time spent at home. Several factors can inhibit your internet experience, including the number of devices connected, bandwidth caps and your router’s location.

If you feel like your internet connection has slowed or performance is compromised, the following are some steps you can take to improve the network’s speed and reliability.

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How to Integrate Technology with Interior Design

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When designing a new home, it’s fairly common for technology to be an afterthought rather than a primary focus in the process. TVs, speakers, and electronics are often only thought about after all the design elements (paint colors, flooring, trim work, furniture, window treatments, etc.) have been carefully selected or even installed. The idea of ruining a room’s thoughtful aesthetic by introducing wires and a stack of black boxes can test even the best of marriages.

But technology and design can coexist without drastically compromising system performance or interior design. It simply takes a little creativity, careful planning and a partnership between your technology integrator and design professionals.

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How Security Cameras Bring Peace of Mind

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When people think of security cameras, they picture the grainy, almost unusable footage from a convenience store robbery. Today’s surveillance cameras have improved exponentially, with resolutions at high-definition or even 4K. Some high-tech security cameras can reach a resolution as high as 12 megapixels and offer multiple lenses with panoramic views from 180- to 360-degree coverage. Today's current crop of security cameras can capture the incredible detail of whatever is in their field of view. While we generally see cameras as a way to ward off or catch intruders, a well-planned security surveillance system can provide peace of mind in several other ways.

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3 Underrated Benefits of a Smart Thermostat

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Smart thermostats are popular in WiFi-connected homes, allowing you to adjust the temperature of your home from your smartphone or other digital device and, more importantly, to save money on utility costs. The demand for smart thermostats is growing due to their WiFi connectivity, allowing homeowners the ability to adjust the temperature from anywhere in the world with their smart device, and more importantly, generating substantial cost savings on their utility bills. Below we go into more detail on the primary benefits of using a smart thermostat:

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Navigating the Many Options for Media Streaming

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HDMI sticks, media players, Blu-ray players, and even TVs, are standard for streaming content. These powerful devices deliver a wide range of content on-demand, from the latest TV shows and movies to music to photos to YouTube videos — and more. Many companies have even introduced their own media streaming options like Apple TV and Google TV. Bottom line: With so many different options available, it can be difficult to know which is the best option for you. The following outlines the key features and differences between some of the market frontrunners.

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3 Ways to Make Your TV's Black Boxes Disappear

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How to keep your home theater looking tidy

TVs keep getting flatter and skinnier — some are almost as thin as wallpaper! But we still have devices that need to be plugged into them that must live somewhere. You don’t want to have the look of a clean and elegantly mounted TV ruined by exposed wires attached to stacked black boxes haphazardly placed across a fireplace mantle. With a bit of planning, the correct wiring, and the right equipment, you can keep things looking tidy.

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