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Smart Golf Projects: Getting Geared Up for the PGA Championship Blog

If you are an avid golfer, chances are you’re also an avid golf watcher as well. So if that’s the case, you are probably pretty excited for the PGA Championship that begins tomorrow. You might be making bets on whether or not Tiger will end up playing due to his debilitating back injury, or debating if Rory McIlroy will come out on top to secure three consecutive major tournaments wins. Well, we certainly can’t curb your anticipation, but we can share a few pretty sweet golf installations to help get you geared up. While I’m not a huge golfer, I most certainly appreciate a good game of poker.

New Control4 Certified Products From Leading CE Companies Enhance Today’s Digital Home Press release

Las Vegas, NV – CES 2011 – January 6-9, 2011 – LVCC South 21407 – Control4, a leader in affordable IP-based control and entertainment systems, announced new certified devices from the industry’s top CE manufacturers. Control4® Certified products have passed rigorous interoperability tests to ensure they integrate seamlessly with Control4® home automation systems. With over 6,500 drivers from 150 different companies, Control4 enables leading consumer electronics devices to integrate in a Control4 system. Certified products improve the operation of home theaters, multi-room music,

OSD How Do I Page

HOW DO I USE MY CONTROL4 SYSTEM? Our “How Do I” videos will show you how to get the most out of your Control4 system. Learn how to personalize your smart home with favorite rooms, devices, and scenes and organize them to your liking. From sharing media, customizing wallpaper room backgrounds, and favoriting devices and media for easy access, there is a video to show you how to easily navigate and control your smart home effortlessly. NAVIGATION AND PERSONALIZATION Using the Control4 Interface Favorite Devices and Media Set My Own Background Entertainment Stream Music Pick a Radio Station Control Audio or Video That’s Playing Share Media to Other Rooms Control Media in Multiple Rooms Add/Remove Music Streaming Services Watch Apple TV Watch Roku or Amazon Fire TV Watch Satellite or Cable TV Lighting Control Lights and Ceiling Fans Use Lighting Scenes Security Check the Locks and Sensors Arm and Disarm the Security System View the IP Cameras Comfort Use the Thermostat Control Shades and Blinds Set an Alarm to Wake Up Set a Sleep Timer to Fall Asleep HOW DO I ADD FEATURES TO GET MORE FROM OS 3? The features and functionality shown in the “How Do I” videos depend on the devices that are integrated into your Control4 System, and the automated experiences that have been programmed.

OSD How Do I Page

HOW DO I USE MY CONTROL4 SYSTEM? Our “How Do I” videos will show you how to get the most out of your Control4 system. Learn how to personalize your smart home with favorite rooms, devices, and scenes and organize them to your liking. From sharing media, customizing wallpaper room backgrounds, and favoriting devices and media for easy access, there is a video to show you how to easily navigate and control your smart home effortlessly. NAVIGATION AND PERSONALIZATION Using the Control4 Interface Favorite Devices and Media Set My Own Background Entertainment Stream Music Pick a Radio Station Control Audio or Video That’s Playing Share Media to Other Rooms Control Media in Multiple Rooms Add/Remove Music Streaming Services Watch Apple TV Watch Roku or Amazon Fire TV Watch Satellite or Cable TV Lighting Control Lights and Ceiling Fans Use Lighting Scenes Security Check the Locks and Sensors Arm and Disarm the Security System View the IP Cameras Comfort Use the Thermostat Control Shades and Blinds Set an Alarm to Wake Up Set a Sleep Timer to Fall Asleep HOW DO I ADD FEATURES TO GET MORE FROM OS 3? The features and functionality shown in the “How Do I” videos depend on the devices that are integrated into your Control4 System, and the automated experiences that have been programmed.

OSD How Do I Page

HOW DO I USE MY CONTROL4 SYSTEM? Our “How Do I” videos will show you how to get the most out of your Control4 system. Learn how to personalize your smart home with favorite rooms, devices, and scenes and organize them to your liking. From sharing media, customizing wallpaper room backgrounds, and favoriting devices and media for easy access, there is a video to show you how to easily navigate and control your smart home effortlessly. NAVIGATION AND PERSONALIZATION Using the Control4 Interface Favorite Devices and Media Set My Own Background Entertainment Stream Music Pick a Radio Station Control Audio or Video That’s Playing Share Media to Other Rooms Control Media in Multiple Rooms Add/Remove Music Streaming Services Watch Apple TV Watch Roku or Amazon Fire TV Watch Satellite or Cable TV Lighting Control Lights and Ceiling Fans Use Lighting Scenes Security Check the Locks and Sensors Arm and Disarm the Security System View the IP Cameras Comfort Use the Thermostat Control Shades and Blinds Set an Alarm to Wake Up Set a Sleep Timer to Fall Asleep HOW DO I ADD FEATURES TO GET MORE FROM OS 3? The features and functionality shown in the “How Do I” videos depend on the devices that are integrated into your Control4 System, and the automated experiences that have been programmed.

UP, UP, AND… AMAZING Blog

LOCATION: Sonoma Valley, California // DEALER: Summit Technology Group // PHOTOGRAPHY: Jim Stone Photography   A hilltop in wine country gets grounded with automation.   Up a long, winding road in California’s Sonoma County, a beautiful bride weds her winemaker-turned-developer groom as they stand next to an infinity pool edging a forested valley. The stunning venue? For this fortunate couple, it’s precisely the place they call home.   From the moment you turn off Highway 12 at the north end of the Sonoma Valley, you know you’re headed somewhere special. Curve past a few redwoods, murmur over a wooden bridge crossing a stream, and, yes, keep climbing—you’re headed in the right direction.

Control4 demonstrates latest certified partner products at ISE Press release

London, UK. February 1st 2011 – Control4, a leader in affordable IP-based control and entertainment systems, today announced the latest certified devices from a range of the industry’s top consumer electronics manufacturers that will be shown at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE). Control4® Certified products have passed rigorous interoperability tests to verify that they integrate seamlessly with Control4 home automation systems. Some of the latest products to be certified from Control4 Partners will be demonstrated on the stand. These include NuVision, Card Access, Leaf, AMC, Linn, Fusi

Wi-Fi: What it is, Why You Need it, and How to Make It Work Better. Blog

This post comes to us from Rob Dzedzy, President of Media Rooms, Inc., and regular Houzz contributor. Wi-Fi used to be considered a nice convenience in the home — now it’s an absolute necessity. The number of connected devices will reach about 50 billion in the next five years, according to Dave Evans, former chief futurist at Cisco. In addition to your personal computer and iPad, many home devices already are and will continue to be connected, including thermostats, lights, door locks, ovens, coffee makers, motorized shades and home entertainment systems. Some people may think there’s little reason to have a home with so many connected devices, but most product manufacturers are headed in that direction, so it’s good to be prepared.

A SMART HOME NEAR THE SLOPES Blog

LOCATION: Park City, Utah // DEALER: Summit Home Automation & Theater  Living in the lively mountain town of Park City, Utah, comes with the perks of great views and a comfortable lifestyle. This Park City family wanted to increase the comfort of their home by integrating single-touch control throughout. Using Control4, dealer Summit Home Automation & Theater configured a single-touch system that operates lighting, music, video, security, and comfort in nearly 30 rooms, including the garage and outside the home.   EASY CONTROL FOR OWNERS & GUESTS   Summit's Control4 installation delivers whole home automation with the scalability to support future system modifications and third-party systems.

TECH THAT TAKES YOUR OUTDOOR SPACES TO THE NEXT LEVEL Blog

Staying at home doesn’t have to mean staying indoors. Here are three ways you can use technology to turn your backyard into an outdoor oasis. #1) Get Your Groove on  The best dance floor at your house might just be your backyard. Plus, there’s more room to get your groove on in the great outdoors. The problem here, though, is that usually, the sound quality diminishes when you’re outside. That’s where outdoor speakers come in. Episode Terrain Speakers or Triad Garden Array speakers are all-weather landscape speakers that will blanket your outdoor spaces with rich, beautiful audio while blending in with the outdoors and your outdoor ambiance.