Beyond Entertainment, Control Devices like Lights, Locks and More

In our last blog, we introduced the Control4 starter package, a one-room entertainment control solution perfect for homeowners who are interested in home automation but want to start small. The starter package consists of one Control4 EA-1 controller, which integrates the AV devices in your entertainment room, and a handheld universal remote for intuitive entertainment control.

While one-room entertainment control is where the EA-1 controller excels, it also offers secure wireless Zigbee and IP control for up to 50 smart devices in and around your home! Step further into the world of home automation by easily integrating everyday devices like lights and locks and controlling them from the same interface you use to control your entertainment room.

Looking to expand your starter system? As a certified Control4 dealer serving the Salt Lake City, UT area, our team recommends integrating the following smart home solutions to boost everyday comfort, convenience, and peace of mind.

Get Ready for an Exceptional Family Room Entertainment Experience

Interested in smart home control but hesitant to take the plunge? You can dip your toes in first by beginning with the Control4 installation starter package! An industry leader in smart home automation, Control4 offers scalable solutions for every need so that you can start small and expand later.

The Control4 starter package is perfect for effortless command of your entertainment room. The bundle consists of one Control4 EA-1 Entertainment and Automation Controller, which integrates your AV devices, and a handheld universal remote for intuitive entertainment control.

For a sweet taste of smart home control, read on to learn what to expect when you start with this single-room universal remote control package from Control4.

There’s a Motorized Solution for Almost Any Window

The month of May has been dubbed motorized shades month – at least for the purposes of our blog. We’ve endeavored to take as much of the mystery out of motorized shades as possible, or to educate if you didn’t find them particularly mysterious. Start the demystification by reading the earlier blogs in the series about the most frequently asked shade questions or the many ways to control your shades. Then keep reading below to get some ideas for motorized solutions you might not have thought possible for your home.

With Home Automation, Personalized Control Is at Your Fingertips

Are you new to motorized window treatments? Start by reading our blog that answers the most frequently asked questions about powered shades. If you’re already one step ahead, then let’s dive right into our next topic on motorized blinds and shades: the many ways you can operate them!

When you think of smart home control, mobile apps may come to mind. Apps are excellent for managing your devices and systems from anywhere—especially when you’re away from home. But the truth is that reaching for your phone each time you want to adjust window shades isn’t very intuitive.

Smart home technology should always feel natural to use. Motorized blinds and shades paired with home automation achieves that by offering various ways to command window treatments (beyond an app) that suit different situations, preferences, and homeowners. Discover the ways below!

Make the Best Motorized Shading Decisions for Your Home

Hand cranks were the standard for operating car windows until we upgraded to automatic buttons. We used to wash dishes by hand until the time-and-water-saving dishwasher was invented. Would you go back to cranks and hand washing now? Probably not. And after you experience powered window treatments, you won’t want to go back to manual blinds and shades either.

If you’re considering making the upgrade to motorized shades, this blog can serve as a quick guide to help you make the best decisions for your home. Our motorized shading experts have answered the most common questions about this smart home solution below. Keep reading to learn more!