Smart home living is the ultimate way of life. From an entire media room responding once you press the Play button to smart thermostats and lighting that adjust without a second thought, having easy and intuitive management of your connected devices sets the stage for a luxurious and convenient lifestyle.  

But how can you make the shift to automated living without causing frustration or becoming overwhelmed with too many options and a jumble of remotes? That’s where a certified Control4 dealer like Encore Audio/Video comes to save the day! 

Scroll below to discover why working with a professional team of technology integration specialists is your best bet for adopting a smart, connected lifestyle in the Portland area.

Do you wonder what it’s like to live in an automated home? Are you hesitating to bring smart home technology into your new build or upgrade your current residence due to past experiences with unreliable technology?

That’s where Control4 and Encore Audio Video come in. Our smart homes are customized to your specific needs, integrating all your smart devices and systems under one reliable platform that’s easy to use. 

Let's explore the creation of a Portland, WA, smart home.

As smart technology expands, many people integrate connected devices into their homes. Some popular smart items include locks, video doorbells, light bulbs, and thermostats. As they experience the ease and convenience one product offers, they expand their home’s “smart” circle. In the process, they also end up with separate apps that control each device, a setup that can lead to frustration. 

A whole-home automation system brings the many disjointed devices together. All your smart systems and devices are now controlled from one user-friendly platform. This level of integration also allows your smart devices to communicate with each other, creating a smart home that’s genuinely “smart.”

Let’s explore what these systems offer and how they enhance the lives of homeowners in Oswego, WA. 

Can you imagine your “relaxing” playlist streaming through your home when you walk in the door after a long day at work? How about enjoying the big game on your patio with friends or swimming laps to Coldplay? In another part of the home, a family member tunes into their afternoon podcast while someone else is entrenched in a video game.

The remarkable part of this scenario is that all of these sounds are coming from your whole-home audio system—a system that distributes audio from the same sources to every room and into your outdoor space. This system consolidates your audio components, whether a turntable, streaming device, satellite receiver, or CD player, and allows you to control them all from one user-friendly platform. A distributed audio system lets you play any music in any room from any source.