Smart home automation is incredibly diverse and flexible, with technologies that do everything from secure your home to help improve HVAC efficiency. With so many options for automation, it can be difficult to know where to start. That’s why we’ve put together this quick guide that goes over the three aspects of automation technology that are essential for any smart home in the Arizona area.

System Integration

For your home to truly be “smart,” you need more than a smart TV or intelligent thermostat. You need a system that has multiple pieces of technology working together to create one cohesive solution. Connect your motorized shades with your HVAC system to make it easier to keep your rooms cool. Integrate your outdoor and indoor audio systems so that you can easily listen to the same music in every area of your home. Whatever connectivity you choose, this integration between systems is what sets apart a full smart home automation solution from other tech-infused environments.

Monitoring and Dynamic Updates

A smart home automation solution should be able to identify areas for improvement in your home, such as convenience, energy savings, or comfort. Here are a few examples of how smart home technology can monitor your home and make dynamic changes:

• Motorized Shades: Sensors identify when there is too much natural sunlight coming into the room, which can damage furniture and raise the temperature. Once the sunlight reaches a certain threshold, the motorized shades automatically lower.
• Lighting Control: Dimmers and sensors can keep the lighting in each room at perfect levels throughout the day. When natural sunlight is available, the artificial lights dim to save on energy costs, then brighten as the sun sets and more artificial light is needed.
• Home Security: Keep your home safe with a smart security system that notifies you on your smartphone in the event of a break-in attempt, or even integrate your surveillance system with home access control to automatically lock all doors if unusual activity is noticed on your property.
• Whole Home Audio: Imagine having your music follow you throughout your home as you go about your daily activities. With sensors in every room, the speakers around you come to life as soon as you enter the area, creating a seamless listening experience.

Home Control

Filling your home with technology doesn’t do much good unless it’s easy to control. Your smart home installation should be designed with ease of use in mind. As a Control4 dealer, we provide intuitive control systems that enable you to manage your entire home from a single remote. No more clutter with different remotes for TV, sound systems, security systems, and lighting. Instead, you get a custom remote that allows you to dim the lights, turn on your TV and speakers, and arm your security system with the press of a single button.

Are you ready to see what it’s like to live in a smart home? Contact us today to get started on a fully customized solution for you.