From whole house audio to smart lighting, there’s no question that today’s home automation technologies create comfort, efficiency and safety in a home. What many you may not realize is that by adding or upgrading home entertainment and automation, you are making a valuable investment in your property. Several reports show that installing a […]
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Back to School – Smart Home Style
It’s that time of the year. You’ve shopped for new clothes and backpacks and you’ve visited the school to meet with new teachers. These might be the easy things that transition your family into the school year. The hard part? Managing your household with the new before, during and after school schedules. Wrangling your […]
Smart Home Vacation Rentals
With all the hot news around tourism and vacation rentals here in Central Oregon, we felt the need to share how smart home features can be a big draw and benefit for short-term rentals, like those listed on Airbnb, VRBO and Homeaway. Vacation homes are all the rage right now and travelers are finding that […]
6 Smart Home Ideas for Holiday Cheer
(Adapted from a Control4 website blog post.) Around here, the anticipation for the holidays begins as soon as the weather starts to change, and your home should be ready for it. No matter what holiday you’re celebrating this winter season, there is plenty that your home automation system can do to help you and your […]
Smart Locks and Home Automation
Take control over securing your home Sure, home automation can be sexy. Push a button and the lights dim, the shades drop, the music starts on your surround sound, as you settle in to watch a movie in your home theater. We won’t lie—we love high-end home entertainment systems! However, for many homeowners, home automation can […]