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The Jewel of Waikiki Blog

Waikiki Beach on the Hawaiian island of Oahu has long been a magnet for the rich and famous. A favorite surfing spot of the Hawaiian royal family in the 1800s, by the end of the century it was attracting celebrities of the day, including Treasure Island author Robert Louis Stevenson, before blossoming into a tourist paradise in the 20th century. Now the island has a new treasure to attract any stars and seekers of exclusivity with enough cash to spare: Espacio, a nine-story boutique hotel featuring the latest smart technology, where guests can ride a breathtaking wave of luxury in one of the world’s most sublime settings.

Mothers in Control Blog

As a full-time working mother, I’m always up for anything that helps to make life just a smidge easier. Truth is, I only have one child, a very helpful husband, live pretty close to work and the babysitter is a stone’s-throw away. So I really have it pretty easy in comparison to a lot of others (and stay-at-home mothers work just as hard, I must add). But still, I find it hard to keep up with the numerous daily annoyances that tend to pile up—similar to my many loads of laundry—on the weekly to-do list. Bills, dishes, grocery shopping, and so forth. Sometimes I’m not even sure I remember how to adequately apply makeup, because I never seem to have time for it these days.

Control4 Releases Expanded 4Sight Services and New OS 2.10 Press release

San Diego, CA – CEDIA Expo 2017, September 7, 2017 9 a.m. ET – Control4 Corporation (NASDAQ: CTRL), a leading global provider of smart home solutions, announces a series of new capabilities with today’s release of Control4® 4Sight service at CEDIA 2017 in San Diego, CA. Leading the industry, Control4 unveiled a new homeowner customization functionality called When >> Then Automation and a new audio/video Intercom App that enables homeowners to receive door station intercom calls on their mobile devices, at home or away. Part of the Control4 OS 2.10 software release, new native streaming music services from iHeartRadio® and Spotify® are also available today on Control4 systems.

Expert Barry Dorsey on Designing Technology Clients will Love Blog

Control4 Smart Home Professionals have a passion for technology and beautiful home esthetics, as you’d quickly find out after just a few minutes talking to Barry Dorsey with Armor Systems in Venice, Florida. Barry has been in the technology industry for a long time, and his talent and knowledge for home automation spans beyond his technical knowledge; he understands the importance of both how a home looks as well as how it functions. This is why Barry has become a trusted resource and partner to both interior designers and architects in the Florida area. We asked this Control4 Certified Showroom owner about his passion for technology, how he approaches the customer experience side of home automation, and what a designer or architect should do if they are looking to incorporate smart home technology into their projects.

Control4 Announces 1.3.2 System Software Upgrade Enabling IP-Controlled Camera Support, Full Compatibility For Windows Vista™ and Apple iPod™ Press release

Orlando, Florida – March 7, 2007 – Control4, the leader in affordable IP-based home control and entertainment systems, today announced the 1.3.2 system software upgrade, which will be previewed at the Spring 2007 EHX at Booth #1200. The system software upgrade 1.3.2 enables a range of new features and functionality across the Control4 product line: • Control of IP-based cameras for applications such as home monitoring and security. • Screen saver functionality that turns any Control4 graphical interface into a digital photo display for still images. • Full support and compat

Smart Home Solutions Brochure Document

ENTERTAINMENT SMART LIGHTING COMFORT & CONVENIENCE SAFETY & SECURITYSOLUTIONS FOR A A Control4 Smart Home coordinates the technology in your life into complete, brilliant experiences—interactions that t your lifestyle and are easy for your family to enjoy. With one touch, dim the lights, play music, turn up the heat, lock the doors and arm the security system. Or, have your house respond to your schedule and needs without touching anything at all. There are many smart devices available today—TVs, thermostats, door locks, even light bulbs that you can control with apps on your smartphone.

IS BAD WIFI DUMBING DOWN YOUR HOME? Blog

Is your wireless connection, or lack thereof, driving you mad? Do you find yourself excited to add smart gadgets to your home only to be frustrated by sluggish service and the constant loss of connectivity? While it often has to do with the quality of service from your Internet Service Provider, how well your home network processes and connects to the available service has a lot to do with the quality of your networking equipment. Let’s help demystify why your devices are struggling to stay connected. THE TYPES OF APPLICATIONS WE USE TODAY Everyone knows that the types of applications and devices we use today are overwhelmingly audio and video centric—video doorbells, in-home cameras, video surveillance systems, FaceTime, Amazon Echo, Netflix, Spotify, wireless speakers and smart TVs—the list goes on and on.

Automation Tips for 3 Distinctive Home Theater Setups Blog

If you’ve ever spent an hour deciding what movie to watch on Netflix, then you’re not alone. The responsibility of picking a movie that’s right for the mood or for the specific group of people watching is not to be taken lightly. The wrong movie can easily kill the vibe of an otherwise enjoyable evening. The movies we choose to watch are important, but the way we watch movies is arguably even more important. Little flourishes – such as lighting dimmed to the perfect level, or design elements that make you feel like you’re in the golden age of Hollywood – can really enhance your movie watching experience.

Using Your Home Automation System to Make this Halloween Scary-Smart Blog

Thanks to our newest issue of Home Smart Home, we have some pretty cool home automation tricks-and-treats to share with you this Halloween that will make your Control4 system scary-smart. Below are a few suggestions for October, but click on the image below to see ideas for November and December as well, just in time for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Use the Control4 Wireless Music Bridge to stream "Haunted House" sound effects throughout the house, or assemble your own mash-up of monster music. Search Spotify for "The Exorcist," "Psycho," and of cou

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