We are one. A message from CEO, John Heyman.
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The following message was delivered by our CEO, John Heyman, during a companywide call last week. Our writers felt his personal call-to-action was a positive one to deliver externally as well.
World of Wonder
By Crystal Watts
A 200-year-old townhouse in a quintessentially English market town has been transformed into a stunning quartet of luxury suites that transports guests to the four corners of the world through a creative mix of art, design, and state-of-the-art smart tech.
Techorating Trends | Start in a Showroom
By Danielle Karr
Sometimes the hardest part is simply getting started. Smart Homes are no different. But luckily there are showrooms that make it easy to speak with professionals, get hands-on with products and softwares, and get a real-life feel of what living with smart home tech can feel like. That's starting smart. That's starting in a showroom!
TRENDING TECH FOR TRAVELERS
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Travel can be a real hassle. Whether you're on the road for business or leisure, there's bound to be some sort of hiccup along the way. Thankfully, a host of innovative new technologies can relieve some of the stress and make traveling a breeze... Or, at least a bit more bearable.
Key Ingredients for the Ultimate Low-Maintenance Living Space
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A beautiful living space is a rewarding experience that makes being at home a simple pleasure - but when your living space requires repetitive, time-consuming maintenance to remain looking its best, the upkeep can make it all a little less worthwhile. Here are a few ways you can minimize the maintenance, allowing you to sit back and enjoy your home for the beautiful and comfortable place it was intended to be.
What to expect when working with a smart home professional
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When you decide to either build or transform your home or office into a smart home, it’s essential to work with a trained and experienced professional. Hiring the right integrator will not only save you time and money, but also headaches and hassles.
Working in phases with lighting and audio
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When it comes to smart homes, not all updates need to be done at once. Projects can be completed step by step and in phases, especially when it comes to lighting and audio. Based on your needs and budget, it's up to yiou where you start and how many solutions you want to automate. You can start small with one room or transform and control your entire home—the options are endless.
Making your house a smart home
By Amber Mansfield
When you hear the words “smart home,” your mind may go in several different directions ranging from a house alarm system to Amazon Alexa or automated lighting. A smart home offers convenience and safety and is also completely customizable as it can be built around your personal preferences, needs, and budget.
SMART HOME MAGAZINE: SPRING 2020 ISSUE NOW AVAILABLE (FREE DOWNLOAD)
By Crystal Watts
As we close the cover of this new issue, we find ourselves in the throes of history. COVID-19 crept up on us inconspicuously and has since swept the world, altering life as we know it. I’ve struggled with how to properly articulate my thoughts, as a large part of this issue of Smart Home is centered around the splendor of travel and the joy of fashioning memories from new experiences. Now that we are confined to our homes and journeying feels like a distant memory, what good is this issue now? The answer? Dreaming of what’s to come.
TURNING YOUR HOME INTO YOUR CASTLE
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"My home is my castle." This phrase from medieval England has renewed significance given recent global events. Our homes are now doing double and triple duty as schools, remote offices, entertainment centers, and more. With this in mind, there has never been a better time to make sure your home's network capabilities are up to speed.
HOME SECURITY GETS SMARTER, MORE SOPHISTICATED
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When integrated as part of a home automation platform, a smart security system can provide extraordinary peace of mind and help your home run like a well-oiled machine. In addition to controlling more obvious security-related devices such as electronic door locks, surveillance cameras, and motion sensors, they can also keep your home safe from environmental dangers and infrastructure-related issues with sensors that report flooding, power shortages, and extreme swings in temperature.
AVOID HAZARDS, USE TECH DESIGNED FOR THE OUTDOORS
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While the idea of a night spent under the stars with one of your favorite TV shows is undeniably appealing, if you don’t do a bit of homework first, you may end up overspending, or worse still, creating safety hazards — and insurance liabilities — in your own backyard.
TECH THAT TAKES YOUR OUTDOOR SPACES TO THE NEXT-LEVEL
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It’s essential to stay connected in today’s world, but it’s also important to stay connected to nature. Here are three ways you can use technology to turn your backyard into an outdoor oasis.
HEALTH AND SAFETY COME FIRST, A MESSAGE FROM CONTROL4
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused dramatic and sudden changes to the way we live and the way we conduct business, but we’re here to help you through these challenges. But most importantly, we want you to know that the health and safety of our customers, partners, and employees is our top concern.
SMART HOME PROS TAKE SMART PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT CUSTOMERS DURING COVID-19
By Crystal Watts
Check out some of the ways our smart home professionals are helping to keep you and other clients safe in the midst of these challenging times.
The Tax Benefits That Come with Smart Homes
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Like other home improvements, installing smart devices in your home, and the expenses that come with them, can come with some great tax credits. So if you've installed, or are thinking of installing, smart devices in your home check out this post to make sure you really are getting the tax benifits you qualify for.
Designer Natalia Pierce on Technology and Wellness
By Danielle Karr
Designer Natalia Pierce spoke on the KBIS 2020 NextStage about her passion for a healthy home and how technology and design are intersecting in the wellness conversation. We sat down with her to find out more ways designers and smart home professionals can work together to improve home wellness.
5 innovative ways to increase your home’s value this year
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Add value to your home WITHOUT breaking the bank! Did you know things like adding an updated thermostat, shelving, and smart devices can increase your home's value at little cost to you?
5 THINGS YOU PROBABLY DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT THE SUPER BOWL
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Look like the smartest person in the room this Super Bowl Sunday thanks to these facts that you may not have known about the big game!
Where Were You in Y2K? The Time the World (Almost) Ended
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Let’s go back to the year 1999. Only the birds were tweeting, and the “Cloud” usually came with a forecast of rain. And then came the panic of Y2K. Would life as we know it completely end? Would the two-digit code we once created literally end all technology?
A Decade in Review: How Households Smartened Up in the 2010s
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Take a peek back through the past decade and the technology that it brought us!
4 Home Updates for Hosting an Unforgettable Christmas Gathering
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Given that Christmas is just around the corner, there’s no time like the present to start planning your seasonal celebrations. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering in the lead up to the big day, having a few friends over for an evening of festive fun, or are preparing for Christmas day, we’ve got you covered.
Going Away for the Holidays? Keep Your Home Secure with Home Automation.
By Crystal Watts
If you’re braving holiday travel this year to visit relatives, good luck to you. Seeing family and loved ones is what Christmas is all about, but the getting-there-and-back part is always a bit stressful (and sometimes headache-inducing). Imagine being stuck in the airport, or grounded by a blizzard, and worry begins to enter your mind; Did I remember to arm the house’s security system? Did I leave the garage door open?...
How to: Choose a Gift for the Homeowner Who Has it All
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How do you choose a gift for the homeowner who appears to have it all? From nearby restaurant gift cards to smart home tech, allow us to take the stress out of shopping for presents!
Introducing the Neeo Remote
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Few things get my blood pumping more than launching products. Today, it’s pumping more strongly than usual as our team announces one of the most anticipated and exciting products in our company’s history: The Neeo Remote.
