Some homeowners see the latest techno gadget while out shopping and think, “I want that!” While there’s nothing wrong with wanting to introduce your Portland, WA, home to smart home technologies, having a strategic plan is beneficial. 

Avoid the pitfalls of do-it-yourself (DIY) by partnering with a home automation company like Encore Audio Video! We walk our clients through the process, from helping you determine the best smart home solutions to suit your unique lifestyle to designing, installing, and supporting your new systems so they work seamlessly for you day in and day out. 

Read below to discover three reasons why a home automation company is the best partner for integrating smart home solutions onto your property.

Control4, founded in 2003, is a leading provider of innovative and intuitive control systems for home automation systems like distributed AV, smart lighting, climate control, security and surveillance, motorized shading and more. The company has long been recognized for its cutting-edge solutions, user-friendliness, reliability and personalization.

Your home is a complex ecosystem consisting of entertainment, security, lighting, climate control, and more. Control4 understands how to build the relationship between you and the devices in your home using intuitive and sophisticated control interfaces. A complete smart home adapts to your needs, desires, and lifestyle, not the other way around.

Keep reading to learn how you can make your Lake Oswego, OR home more intuitive with Control4 automation.

This month, we’re all about Control4 at Encore Audio Video. Throughout November, Control4 dealers across the country (including Encore Audio Video in Portland, OR) are opening their certified showrooms and allowing customers to see and experience Control4 automation and smart home technology for themselves.

One of the things we’ll be highlighting this C4 Yourself month is Control4’s new T4 touchscreen. Many Control4 users are already familiar with the touchscreen interface — the T4 is a direct descendant of the T3 touchscreen. But the refreshed T4 has improved features that further elevate the smart home experience. Keep reading to learn more!

Do you have a designated “tech guru” in your household, the only person able to figure out how to turn on the TV, switch between cable and streaming, and locate all those episodes of Brooklyn 99 you recorded on DVR? As our technology has gotten more complex, it’s also gotten more difficult to operate if you’re not familiar with how the systems work.

We’re sorry to say that technology hasn’t gotten any less complex… but our control interfaces have become increasingly more streamlined and straightforward to use. Control4 has led the charge to create interfaces that make home technology accessible to everyone, not just the IT wizards.

As your trusted Control4 dealer in Vancouver, WA, we can help you build a connected home where you can control everything from one device like a smartphone app or handheld remote. Keep reading to learn 3 ways Control4 makes smart home control effortless.