control4 Archives - Home Systems Solutions https://hssbend.com/tag/control4/ Home Theater & Automation | Bend Oregon Fri, 08 Mar 2019 23:51:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.9 https://hssbend.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/HSS-icon-1-150x150.jpg control4 Archives - Home Systems Solutions https://hssbend.com/tag/control4/ 32 32 10 Benefits To Having a Dedicated Home Theater In Your Home https://hssbend.com/10-benefits-dedicated-home-theater-home/ Tue, 10 Apr 2018 18:54:25 +0000 https://hss.thencandesigns.com/?p=2078   These days, staying at home and entertaining your family is becoming more and more desirable and having a home theater is just the way to do that! We LOVE designing and installing home theaters, so here are ten benefits to having your own dedicated home theater. You get the same movie going experience, without […]

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]]> The Surprising Health Benefits of Smart Lighting https://hssbend.com/surprising-health-benefits-smart-lighting/ Thu, 03 Aug 2017 22:30:05 +0000 https://hssbend.com/?p=2011   Imagine what life was like before Mr. Edison concocted the crazy idea of an incandescent light bulb that illuminated our homes. Life was a lot darker then. Today, life is really, really bright, and not only from everyday lighting, but also from the multitude of screens that we use every day and night. All […]

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]]> 7 Home Technology Improvements for Summer https://hssbend.com/7-home-improvements-summer/ Wed, 21 Jun 2017 03:01:00 +0000 https://hssbend.com/?p=1975   Summer is almost here, and there’s no better time to upgrade your home. Evolving trends and improving technology mean there’s a lot you can do, but here are seven essential updates for your home this summer. 1. Update Your Landscaping. When it comes to summer, out is in. With all the time you’ll spend […]

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]]> Audio and Visual for Businesses (and more!) https://hssbend.com/audio-visual-and-surveillance-for-your-business/ Thu, 06 Apr 2017 20:54:52 +0000 https://hssbend.com/?p=1883   We think one of the many amazing things about Central Oregon is the love for small, independent businesses and the support our community shows towards the local restaurants and shops. Most would agree that audio and visual for businesses is an important part of making your customers happy. We love working with small to medium […]

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]]> Tumalo Oregon Ranch Remodel Project https://hssbend.com/tumalo-oregon-ranch-remodel-project/ Thu, 08 Dec 2016 05:50:47 +0000 https://hssbend.com/?p=1749 We just wrapped up an interesting and fun retrofit project at a ranch in Tumalo, Oregon. This project included replacing all the old wiring, replacing the speakers in the home, installing new televisions with Sonos sound bars, installing exterior surveillance cameras in the driveway and barn stalls, and… creating new customized cabinetry for a revamped […]

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]]> Home Entertainment Remodel https://hssbend.com/home-entertainment-remodel/ Mon, 28 Nov 2016 19:33:32 +0000 https://hssbend.com/?p=1743 Remodel your home to include new audio, visual and entertainment systems Did you recently purchase an almost-perfect house that could stand a little facelift? Or maybe the house you’ve lived in for two decades is ready for a few upgrades. Either way, consider adding home automation and entertainment features into your remodel project—it’s a great […]

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]]> Meet Amazon Alexa https://hssbend.com/meet-amazon-alexa/ Tue, 11 Oct 2016 19:48:13 +0000 https://hssbend.com/?p=1730 Whole-home automation meets voice control Maybe you already know about Amazon Echo. Amazon Echo is a smart home appliance that can also act as a portable speaker. It’s a 10-inch tall cylindrical device that is designed to stand in a commonly occupied area of the home, such as a kitchen. Add in the additional Dot […]

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]]> Back to School – Smart Home Style https://hssbend.com/back-to-school-smart-home-style/ Mon, 26 Sep 2016 17:28:19 +0000 https://hssbend.com/?p=1723   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 […]

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]]> Smart Home Vacation Rentals https://hssbend.com/1701-2/ Wed, 03 Aug 2016 00:06:41 +0000 https://hssbend.com/?p=1701 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 […]

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]]> Smart Kitchens https://hssbend.com/smart-kitchen/ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 20:14:05 +0000 https://hssbend.com/?p=1692 Sometimes its fun to dream really big, so we thought we’d delve into some serious smart home stuff—the smart kitchen of the future, brought to you by Control4, our preferred home automation system. Many of us start our day in the kitchen and we tend to use the kitchen throughout the entire day. When we […]

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