What’s It Like to Live In a Control4 Smart Home?

You may have heard about the changing landscape of home automation. One minute, lights and shades are controlled with the touch of a button, and the next, our entire homes seem to be under the spell of a touchscreen, from appliances to audio-video, temperature settings, security, and energy management. But knowing or reading about technological advances is very different than living them. As Albert Einstein said, "The only source of knowledge is experience."

So, we thought we'd take this time to share what it's like to live in a Control4 smart home in Portland, OR. Get ready to be amazed!

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Why Control4?

Control4 is known for its ability to integrate with manufacturers—an important consideration when you consider the many devices that an automated system can control. With over 13,500 compatible devices, you can feel confident in this brand’s ability to perform. It also has developed its reputation as one of the most user-friendly home automated systems. For these reasons and more, Encore Audio Video has partnered with Control4.

Control4’s automated home system controls lighting, climate, audio, video, security, and more. Really, the sky's the limit with this system. You can start small and add on as you experience the wonder of home automation, or you can go for the whole enchilada. Once you start, it's like eating one potato chip or watching one show of your favorite Netflix series; hard to stop, and, really, why would you want to?

A Typical Day With Control4 Home Automation

You feel the sun warming your face and hear the sounds of nature before you even rise from your bed. Your smart home automation system has been preparing your home for you—slowly raising the shades, turning on the whole-home audio system, dimming the path of lights that lead from the bedroom to the bathroom, setting the temperature, and preparing the coffee and tea.

Once you’ve made it out to the kitchen, you find your favorite news reporter on the TV, updating you on the latest happenings as you enjoy breakfast. The blinds have automatically adjusted to let in just enough of the sun’s filtered rays, and your tunable lighting has settled into the perfect hue and intensity—mirroring the sun's brilliance. The light will continue to transform throughout the day, from bright white to blues and, finally, warm, red hues.

As you get ready to leave for the day, you tap the “Away” button on your smartphone or touchscreen tablet, and the shades lower, the lights dim, the thermostat goes into energy-saving mode, the security system arms, and the doors lock as your leave the house.

When you’re at work, you receive notification that someone has walked up to your front door. You take a look at the video on your tablet and see the dog walker has arrived. You greet her via the speaker on your doorbell and unlock the door for her from your tablet.

Thanks to geofencing, your automated system knows when you’re just about home after a long day at work. You pull into the driveway to see an illuminated path of lights to the front door, which unlocks for you upon your arrival. You walk into the perfect temperature and your favorite music echoing through the home.

This scenario is but the tip of the iceberg compared to all of the features and functionality a Control4 home automation system offers. 

Come C4 Yourself

Our certified technicians can program Control4 home automation systems to do this and so much more. For those who would like to experience smart home automation first hand, visit our Control4 certified showroom. Think of it as an experiential model—a hands-on approach to understanding the latest smart home technology.

And, if you’d like to learn more about the wonders of home automation or for a complimentary consultation, contact Encore Audio Video today.