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​What is a Smart Home OS? Blog

SMART HOME TECH IS CHANGING THE WAY WE LIVE The benefits of technology in the home are virtually endless, and the rapid adoption of smart home tech proves that customers are in love!  From waking up, to cooking, and answering the door, activities at home are so much more fun and convenient with smart home tech. Just think of the things we can do today with smart home gadgets:   We can monitor home security systems from across town when we're stuck at the office.​ We get push notifications and video when visitors approach our front door, and we can communicate with them without even opening the door.​ We can control lights all around our home with a simple voice command.

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Neeo Remote Regulatory Compliance Statement Document

Important Product Information Model: NE-RMT 2 Important safety instructions: 1. Do not expose the unit to liquids, including submerging in, or splashing or dripping liquid on the unit. 2. Clean the unit only with a dry soft cloth. Household cleaners or solvents may damage the unit. 3. Do not place the unit near appliances or devices that produce high levels of heat including radiators, heat registers, and stoves. 4. Users should consult with their dealer to determine if a third-party product is suitable to interoperate with the unit. Users should avoid products that are not approved for use with the unit.

SMART CARE FOR LOVED ONES Blog

INTELLIGENT DEVICES ARE MORE THAN FANCY GADGETS; FOR THE ELDERLY, THEY ALSO OFFER THE PROMISE OF FREEDOM. Advances in home automation products are making it easier to feel safer in our homes, automate routine tasks, and help us gain insight into our behavior. Security devices—like sensored door locks and streaming cameras—mean that the young at heart can stay in their own homes longer. Meanwhile, environmental sensors, like carbon monoxide detectors and automated stoves, can alert caretakers to potential hazards—even from afar.  WEB-CONNECTED MONITORING DEVICES AND SECURITY SYSTEMS A number of WiFi-integrated monitoring services exist, designed specifically with the elderly in mind.

Introducing the Neeo Remote Blog

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.   Inspired and crafted by experts in Swiss design, Neeo is a sleek and sophisticated touchscreen remote that gives you control of your entertainment and smart home devices through the powerful Control4 Smart Home OS 3 platform. You may be asking: “Other companies have built touchscreen remotes, what makes the Neeo remote any different?”   Neeo is the first handheld smart remote to be so highly refined and so well-engineered to ‘just work’ with a pro-installed smart home.

Control4 and Partners to Demonstrate Solutions for the Connected Home and Connected Business at ISE 2012 Press release

Amsterdam, NL – ISE Stand 11H78 – 1 February, 2012 – Control4, a leading innovator in residential and light-commercial automation systems, will demonstrate a comprehensive suite of global automation solutions and showcase its growing ecosystem of technology partners at ISE 2012. “Control4 continues to lead our industry in device discovery and interoperability,” says Martin Plaehn, Control4 CEO and President. “By working hand-in-hand with leading CE manufacturers, developers and other technology partners, we make it much easier for dealers to deliver compelling solutions that enr

Techorating Trends | Start in a Showroom Blog

It is estimated that there will be over 12 billion smart devices in homes around the world by the end of 2020. While technology is exciting, many homeowners also feel overwhelmed by the new technology choices available to them. Until recently, technology has generally been seen as a gadget to add into the home after design is complete; however, home technology has evolved, and homeowners now have more options than ever before. Motorized cabinetry allows those with physical limitations to reach objects from above, kitchen countertop surfaces feature built-in mobile device charging capabilities, app-connected residential sous vide ovens are becoming more and more popular with home cooks, mirrors double as TVs, and TVs double as beautiful artwork.

Control4 Calls Out, “2012, Year of Customers and Dealers” Press release

Amsterdam, NL – ISE Stand 11H78 – 2 February, 2012 – Control4, a leading innovator in residential and light-commercial automation systems, announces enhanced business policies and support, regional and online training, and marketing programs for its global dealer network. “We took a hard look at our programs, listened to our dealers, and identified several immediate ways to provide more efficient and precise support,” stated Martin Plaehn, Control4’s CEO and President. “Providing proactive recommendations and more immediate responsiveness to our dealers will lead to durable cu

Can smart home technology reduce home insurance rates? Blog

This guest comes to us from Nathan Barber, a content specialist for QuoteWizard.  Our homes are our dwellings, where we spend a large portion of our time enjoying the subtle aspects of life with our friends and family. It is where we sleep, unwind, and relish down-time with our kin. But you just never know if someone is lurking around your neighborhood with bad intentions. And another concern is the possibility of property damage from leaking pipes, fires, and many other unexpected incidents. There are a multitude of options that can go a long way to keeping your property and family safe and your sanity intact.

High-Tech Helps Save Energy at one of Subway’s First Eco-Restaurants Press release

Salt Lake City, UT – April 5, 2012 – A new, high-tech Subway franchise in Kokomo, Indiana recently received the state’s first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) commercial project certification thanks in part to a Control4 automation system. As part of Subway’s Eat Fresh, Live Green™ Eco-Restaurant initiative, the restaurant earned accolades for its use of intelligent automation technology for saving energy and for its green-building methodologies. George Estep, franchisee of the newly opened Subway, had experienced the sting of his monthly electricity bills at