The Dangers of Living in the Digital World
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We often talk about a "connected life." But is it possible to have a "too connected life"?
Movies We've Seen A Million Times
By Lisa Harmer
I saw an ad for a series called Movies I've Seen A Million Times where famous people dish about their favorite movies. Of course, the picture of the movie When Harry Met Sally caught my eye. I was just watching that last week for what was surely the milli
Enjoying the Summer Olympics
By Tyler Reed
I'm what some might refer to as a "sports fanatic" so naturally I really enjoy the Summer Olympics. Once every four years we get the opportunity to fill the sports void that exists every year in the Summer with a handful of mainstream sports plus a whole
Living the Automated Life
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Sometimes in the world of automation it's easy to forget how the un-automated live. I recently moved into a new place that did not yet have my Control4 system installed. I went to turn on my TV, wanting to watch DirecTV, which worked fine using my DirecTV
In the Market for a New TV?
By Lisa Harmer
I am. As of this weekend I have not one, but two televisions that need to be replaced. It's a little embarrassing to admit this, especially given the industry I work in, but I am not always on the cutting-edge of electronics technology. I might be what yo
A Case Study in Home Energy Savings
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Here is a home energy savings great case study from a Control4 Guest Blogger: Eileen Komanecky
Commentary: "Top 10 Emerging Tech Trends That Will Change Your Home"
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According to this post on Electronic House by Lisa Montgomery:
Shavy Jones
By Tyler Reed
It's that time of year again. The annual convergence of hot weather, empty schoolyards, busy water parks and snow cone stands-also known as summer. Working at Control4 comes with several benefits. Yes I have the opportunity to "get my geek on" with all of
MainStreet America - A Shopping Mall for Homes
By Crystal Watts
Like most women, I'm very well-versed in the shopping world. So when I heard about a super cool, exciting new project called MainStreet America, I was more than intrigued. MSA is currently under construction, and once completed, it will offer a hands-on,
Close the Dang Door!
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I've only just begun to experience the wonder and goodness of home automation. As a four-month employee of Control4, I'm still just a newbie when it comes to taking control of my house. Most of what I've done so far has involved my growing home theater sy
Home Smart Home Digitized!
By Shanan Carney
FREE iTunes Magazine Download for Smart People--yes, I'm talking to YOU!
Minority Report
By Crystal Watts
Ten years ago, we were captivated by the technological elements in the movie, Minority Report, which was set in the year 2054. As a kid, I remember thinking that the possibility of those types of technological advances were incredibly unrealistic - at lea
Best Buy...Apple Wannabe?
By Lisa Harmer
Well, you can't blame Best Buy. Not really. Marketers, tech people...we all secretly want to be Apple. But do you think Best Buy's new store design is enough to lure you back into the store, not just to shop but to buy?
Fourth of July Trivia
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So our offices are closed today, but we still wanted to blog about something related to the Fourth of July. We thought we might post a few juicy facts that you might not know about Independence Day. Here we go:
Rhapster....
By Lisa Harmer
Can you hear it? Yes, that's the sound of over 15 million songs streaming through your Control4 system. Rhapsody has been a perennial favorite feature, loved by Control4 owners everywhere. And now that we've introduced integrated Napster functionality in
New Home Automation Starter Kit
By Crystal Watts
Control4's Paul Williams explores the Starter Kit with local Mom Bloggers at ‪#CEWeek Line Shows
The Morning After
By Shanan Carney
A gambling woman I am not. But thanks to a career in the consumer electronics industry and 15 or so major trade shows under my belt, my time in Las Vegas, Nevada is starting to pile up. I've done my time at the Mandalay Bay, Treasure Island, the Renaissan
Control4 is Men's Journal Approved
By Tyler Reed
The editors of MensJournal.com have selected Control4 as MJ Approved. That's pretty cool!
Peace and Comfort During a Catastrophe
By Lisa Harmer
We've been keeping an eye on the High Park Fire near Fort Collins, Colorado. When you live in a desert state, wildfire season is a scary time of year and the High Park Fire has been terrorizing people in Colorado for over a week already. With over 58,000
Internet Radio
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Internet radio has blasted the music world open...gone are the days when a decade could be defined by one genre of music because that's all that played on the radio. I always thought internet radio just meant Pandora or Spotify, and I wasn't wrong, but I
Does Dad Really Need Another Neck Tie?
By Tyler Reed
Every year we rack our brains to find the perfect gift for Dad but how many times can we give him a neck tie or a gift card before it becomes old and boring? Here are some great gift ideas for you to get for your Dad this Father's Day:
The Way to a Man's Heart is Through His... Indigestion?
By Crystal Watts
My poor husband. I'm the world's worst cook and I can't say that I was completely honest about this before we got married. But, he liked it, so he put a ring on it (cue Beyonce). However, I'm trying to learn. Trying being the key word here - hardly succee
Welcome to the Control4 Blog!
By Tyler Reed
In this blog we will strive to provide knowledgeable but fun and light hearted opinions and stories about technical products, smart homes, electronics industry news, as well as our company and culture. We welcome all comments and feedback. Enjoy!
