Category Archives: lighting control

Back to School: 7 Ways a Smart Home Can Help

Posted on August 25, 2014 by andrewmichaels1971

It’s that time of year. Shopping for new clothes, buying new backpacks and school supplies, registering for classes, getting the first-day jitters. And for a lot of parents (like me), it’s time to figure out how to manage kids before … Continue reading →

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Upgrading Your Home Automation System…Why Should You Do It?

Posted on March 24, 2014 by andrewmichaels1971

Why upgrade? From time to time, your Control4 dealer may have announced upgrades available for your Control4 home automation system. But your Control4 system has been working great—so why “fix” something that isn’t broken? Growing and changing needs You shouldn’t need … Continue reading →

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Sci-Fi Technology Has Become a Reality

Posted on March 17, 2014 by andrewmichaels1971

It is now 2014 and there are still no flying cars. However, many technologies that were previously only found in science fiction have now become science fact. Amazon’s revelation of its proposed Prime Air delivery drone is just the latest futuristic technology … Continue reading →

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Wiring Guide for Smart Home Building

Posted on February 24, 2014 by andrewmichaels1971

  It’s starting to feel a little spring-like in Utah, and unlike much of the country where major snow and ice storms in December and January have stunted winter home-building efforts, we’re starting to see a lot of new construction. … Continue reading →

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Why Control4 Is A Great Home Automation Solution for Builders

Posted on February 17, 2014 by andrewmichaels1971

By Adam Stickle of Primrose Homes My clientele is increasingly becoming more and more tech dependent. The younger customers have grown up with technology and they expect it to be part of their lives no matter where they are.  And, of … Continue reading →

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What it Means to have a “Truly” Connected Home

Posted on January 20, 2014 by andrewmichaels1971

This year at CES, there’s a lot of buzz around the “Internet of Things” and the “Connected Home.” The big guys are dropping announcements that detail how they’re playing in this hot space and some new start-up point solutions are … Continue reading →

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The End of the Incandescent Bulb Brings a New Era of Lighting

Posted on December 23, 2013 by andrewmichaels1971

This post comes to us from Scott Stephenson, Sr. Product Manager, Lighting & Comfort. As “the lighting guy” at Control4, I get a lot of questions along the lines of: ·         Have incandescent light bulbs been outlawed? ·         What kind … Continue reading →

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Smart Lighting for the Holidays

Posted on December 9, 2013 by andrewmichaels1971

Once you have smart lighting in your home, it is hard to imagine living without it.  Lighting is an integral part of our daily lives and a fun part of our entertainment experience.  From my perspective, it’s right up there with music … Continue reading →

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Access…Denied

Posted on November 11, 2013 by andrewmichaels1971

I love the Control4 Touch Screens that are placed throughout my home; however, I realized I had a slight problem on my hands when my toddler figured out that by pressing some of the pretty little pictures on my portable … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of Control4 Lighting and New Advanced Lighting Features

Posted on November 4, 2013 by andrewmichaels1971

This guest post comes from our Product Marketing Manager, David Acton. My wife and I have lived with the benefits of distributed audio and video in our home for years and now we can’t imagine living without it.  It’s just … Continue reading →

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