Discover the Possibilities of a Control4 Smart Home

While many of the younger people may not remember, there was a time when you had to walk up to your TV to change the channel. When remotes entered the scene, channel surfing became all the rage, undoubtedly leading to many disgruntled home fronts. It also led to unprecedented convenience. 

There will come a time when homeowners will look at their smart home in much the same way. They'll wonder how they ever lived without it and why they didn't embrace it sooner. Such is the way with technology.

At Encore Audio Video, we partner with Control4, the industry leader in home automation. Let's explore a few of the benefits and features inherent in living in a Control4 smart home in Portland, WA.

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Convenience Magnified a Thousand-Fold

You can think of a smart home in much the same way as the TV. However, instead of just managing your TV, it controls your entire home, including your audio-video equipment, lights, motorized shades, thermostats, door locks, security cameras, lawn sprinklers, pools, spas, and more. And one button can control multiple devices, creating the perfect environment in seconds.

No more flipping light switches, manually adjusting shades, tweaking the thermostat, turning on the fan, or heading to the yard to heat the spa. Now, tap a remote or touchscreen from anywhere, and it's done.

While it's hard to imagine this level of convenience, just think back to TVs before remotes, and you'll see the difference a smart home can make magnified a thousand times.

Always In the Know

You can also access your home automation platform remotely, enjoying unequaled peace of mind. Whether you are upstairs taking a bath, doing yoga in the backyard, or on an East Coast business trip, you can pull up the system on your mobile device and look at the live video feed, unlock the door for the dog walker, and turn on the entryway lights. 

You'll also receive alerts notifying you if something needs attention. If someone forgot to lock the door, close the garage, or turn off the TV, you'll know. If a pipe bursts during a cold spell, you'll know. And, if a stranger has stepped onto your property, you'll know. Then, with one touch, you can manage your home's devices, including activating your smart water shut-off valve.

Sustainable Living

On many people's minds these days is humans' impact on the Earth. Smart homes help reduce this impact by saving energy. It turns off the lights when everyone leaves a room and lowers the temperature when everyone leaves home. It also adjusts shades, letting in the sun's warmth in the winter and reducing solar heat gain in the summer. 

The Ultimate Enjoyment

From whole-home audio to home theaters and media rooms, a smart home can control it all. You can select your favorite streaming music services and the room you're in. Press 'Movie Night' and watch the OLED TV appear from behind a painting while invisible in-ceiling speakers provide immersive surround sound. 

We've only scratched the surface of what it means to live in a Control4 smart home. To learn more about this incredible technology or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact Encore Audio Video today.