10 Reasons Why You Need a Smart Home

By Joni Wittenbach | Posted April 5, 2019

Personalization is the key to automation

Home automation is not “one size fits all”. Every family has different schedules and routines, and their homes are as uniquely different as they are. That’s why a Control4 Smart Home is personalized to fit each home and the lifestyles of those who live there.

Here, there, control from anywhere

Whether you’re across the street or across the globe, you can take peace of mind with you. Check in on security cameras from work, answer the doorbell and unlock the door for that delivery from your hotel, turn the lights off from the beach, receive notifications as family members come and go—all from your mobile device.

Music is the heart of the home

The right playlist can set the perfect mood for any occasion. With one push of a button or tap on your phone, send the tunes from the kitchen out to the patio. Or keep it playing in both spaces. Wherever you go, the music goes!

You talk, the house listens

Control4 and your favorite voice assistants integrate seamlessly, so with a simple voice command, such as, “Alexa,” or “Okay Google, turn on the house” the lights will come up, the TV will turn on to a preferred station, and the thermostat adjusts to the desired temperature. Welcome to your hands-free home.

Keep everything—and everyone—safe and secure

Smart locks can keep tabs on who is coming and going, motion detectors can alert you when someone has accessed an unauthorized area, and surveillance cameras can be viewed from wherever you are. Enjoy peace of mind knowing that everything is safe and sound at home, even if you’re not there.

Sweeter dreams with smart lighting

Have the lights slowly rise in the mornings and dim at sunset. Control any light in the entire house with a single touch or by using just your voice. Or have your lighting respond automatically to how you live. It’s not just smart, it’s brilliant..

Goodnight, house

With one simple tap of a “Goodnight” button, shut off all of the TVs, close the shades, turn off the lights, and start a relaxing playlist in the bedrooms. If that doesn’t get everyone ready for bed, what will?

Worry less, vacation more.

Mockupancy is a Control4 feature that simulates your normal activity at home. While you’re away for work, or on vacation, your home will turn lights and televisions on and off just as you would normally, making your home less of a target.

Automation as unique as you are!

With When >> Then Automation the power to personalize is in your hands. Adjust and edit scenes, add additional scenes, settings, and more with just a few clicks. Simply pick a “When” and a “Then”. Such as, “When” this keypad is double tapped, “Then” turn off all kitchen lights. When automation is that easy, Then personalizing your whole home is more fun!

Start small, dream big

Start small, say with just a universal remote to control all of your entertainment needs. Once you get started with automation you won’t be able to resist adding in lighting, thermostats, shades, door locks, and more, to create a perfect whole-home automation system made just for you.