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How a Home Automation Company Can Transform Your Living Experience

Live a life of luxury in a Control4 smart home. As a leader in the design and development of home automation technologies, Control4 knows how to help you achieve the luxurious lifestyle you want. Imagine controlling all the connected devices and systems in your home by touching a button or using your voice.

You’ll enjoy complete control of your lights, home entertainment system, surveillance cameras, whole-home audio, and much more. Audio Video Excellence is a home automation company serving Scottsdale, AZ, and the surrounding areas. We put smart home control at your fingertips!

Keep reading to discover the top features we know you'll love in your Control4 smart home.

 

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Personalizing Your Control4 Home Automation System

A Control4 system isn’t just smart—it’s uniquely yours. Designed to adapt to your lifestyle, Control4 offers an array of personalization options. Your home automation system will work exactly the way you want it to.

One of the standout features is the ability to create custom scenes that fit seamlessly into your daily routine. Imagine starting your day with the “Good Morning” scene:

  • the shades rise to let in natural light,

  • the thermostat adjusts to a comfortable temperature,

  • and your favorite playlist fills the room—all with the tap of a button.

Hosting a gathering? Activate “Party Mode” to set:

  • the perfect lighting,

  • the music,

  • and ensure the outdoor speakers are ready to entertain.

Control4 also caters to individual preferences with user profiles. Each family member can have their own customized settings, from lighting levels to entertainment options. Dad’s favorite sports channel can be one touch away in the living room while the kids’ gaming setup comes to life in their own space.

What’s more, Control4 systems are expandable. Start with essential features like smart lighting or security, and grow your system over time. Whether adding whole-home audio or outdoor entertainment zones, Control4 ensures your home evolves with you. It’s smart living your way.

 

It’s Smart and Easy

Eliminate the learning curve. Some people like learning new tech, but most prefer a seamless and easy experience.

That’s what you get when you use Control4. The company has developed a very sophisticated system that controls a myriad of technologies in your home, but the system is also simple to understand and operate—there's no need to read a 200-page manual to do it!

For example, if you’re sitting in your home theater and you want to control the lights, you can do it right on your Control4 tablet or smartphone. Simply adjust the lights from your seat or select a pre-programmed lighting scene by tapping a few icons.

You can also set a scene that activates every device in your theater. Tap an icon, and the shades lower, the lights dim, the AV system turns on, and you’re ready for the movie to start! Best of all, you can do the same thing for all the rooms in your house. Visit our tutorials page to see for yourself how easy and fun it is.

 

Control4 Cooperates Well with Other Systems

Control4 also works behind the scenes to develop a good “relationship” with the other tech in your home. The system plays well with a wide range of technologies and products—not all smart home systems are like that. The Control4 system functions perfectly with more than 14,000 third-party devices—everything from lighting and security systems to climate control, outdoor entertainment technology, and audio-video systems. Integration is virtually seamless.

Even though the smart home automation systems require expert setup, once everything is installed, it will function perfectly with all the connected tech in your home. If there are issues, Audio Video Excellence can easily fix them—onsite or remotely.

 

Control4 Maintains a Robust & Reliable Connection

Living in a smart home is fabulous and fun. However, in order to enjoy everything, your home must have a reliable internet connection and Wi-Fi signal. Then, you’ll be able to watch a 4K TV in your home cinema while your child is listening to music through the whole-home audio system, your other child is playing online games, and your spouse is on a video conference call.  

A robust home network ensures your smart home stays that way—smart and not sluggish! Control4 uses enterprise-grade networking products, so your internet and Wi-Fi connections avoid getting overloaded when multiple devices. They accomplish this by offering state-of-the-art wireless access points, mesh networks, and advanced routers. You’ll never worry about buffering, dropped signals, or video lagging again.

Discover all the benefits of working with an experienced Control4-certified home automation company for your smart home project. Call Audio Video Excellence at (480) 245-7500 or fill out this online contact form. We look forward to hearing from you.

 

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