Voice control is more popular than ever, and we don’t see the trend ending anytime soon. Voice assistants can be an intuitive way to manage your home automation system. Imagine an evening at home and instructing your lights to dim, speakers to play Elton John, and the thermostat to adjust to 72 degrees. You’re all set in seconds for the ultimate relaxation. But which brand of voice assistant is best suited to handle your smart home?

As a smart home automation company in Manhattan, NY, we’re here to help you decide. Below, we discuss how Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Josh.ai play well with a Control4 system.

Chocolates, flowers, motorized shades? It may not sound like the typical gift to give to a partner or yourself. But smart motorized shades provide several benefits that will enhance your lifestyle and the atmosphere of your Ocean County, NJ home. How? Continue reading to find out.

We’ve raved about Control4’s smart home capabilities with lighting, audio, security, and thermostats. But the automation company’s new integration with technology brands Sub-Zero Group, Inc. and Genie invite all new appliances to the game. Homeowners can now use their Control4 smart system to automate their garage doors, refrigerators, and even coffee pots. The smart home just got a whole lot smarter!

As a Control4 dealer in New York, NY, we’re more than excited about this new development. Read on to see how the new integration works and can enhance your daily life.

According to a study on the habits of burglars by UNC Charlotte, 83% of burglars admitted that they specifically look to see if a house is armed with alarms. 60% said they would change their minds if there were one installed.

That may sound like enough to convince anyone, but many still wonder if a home security system helps homeowners. Certainly, a system that is not efficiently built and leaves behind blind spots will be vulnerable. But a layered system with multiple levels of protection will make it nearly impossible for your house to be targeted, or for disasters to go too far. Read on to see how your Monmouth County, NJ home could gain from a new safety system.

Our clocks have fallen back, and nights are getting longer in Essex County, NJ. As lovely as the holiday season can be, no one enjoys leaving work in the afternoon and stepping into a pitch-black night. Dark winter days can negatively influence our moods for the season, but did you know smart lighting control can help?

By automating your home’s lighting system, you’ll be able to enjoy the winter season to its fullest. Continue reading to learn how!

Do you frequently find yourself wondering, “Where did the day go?” Does your to-do list have no end, and does walking out the door take more effort than it should? With a busy lifestyle, keeping track of your belongings and home can fall to the wayside. But managing a hectic household gets a little easier with a home automation system.

How? You’ll have to keep reading to find out. We’ve met plenty of busy families and individuals in Morris County, NJ who have benefited from home automation; continue reading to see if you can, too!  

Smart lighting control is one of the most exciting and useful developments in home technology in recent years. From your smartphone or tablet, you can adjust tunable LED lights to the exact brightness and tone you desire. Just as sunlight regulates our body’s circadian rhythm, smart lighting can gradually adjust intensity throughout the day to improve your sleep routine. Set your lights to automatic schedules, add motion sensors, or include motorized shades. The possibilities are endless!

But once you have a smart lighting control system, you may be wondering what to do next. What are the right and wrong ways to light a room? In our guide below, you’ll learn the best ways to illuminate your Ocean County, NJ home. 

A smart home system is meant to add convenience, comfort, and luxury to your everyday life – but these days technology changes at the blink of an eye. If your home is outdated you might not be optimizing your home automation system to its fullest extent in your Essex County, NJ property.

But not to worry, in this blog, we dive into the new upgrades that will make your life easier. From streamlining your daily routine to throwing the best outdoor BBQs on the block this season, there are smart features to help you out. Want to find out more? Just keep reading below!

You may not know it, but the lights in your home play a significant role in your mood, health and stress levels. Proper lighting can help you feel better, be more productive and enjoy better sleep.

This is before we even get to how your light fixtures impact your home’s décor and energy efficiency. With intelligent lighting control systems and automation, you get all these benefits and more. Here are the top three benefits of smart lighting control for residents of Monmouth County, NJ.

A burglary or robbery is a family’s worst nightmare; in addition to the stolen property and potential physical harm, your sense of security is shattered. This is a situation no one wants to find themselves in. Fortunately, home automation technology can help deter potential intruders and keep your family safe from all manner of threats.

Using a network of cameras and sensors, you can have a 24/7 view of everything happening around your home, all the while knowing you’ll be instantly notified if something should happen. Integrating other automation systems with your security network adds an additional layer of protection. Here are a few ways a smart home security system can protect Essex County, NJ families from burglaries and other threats.