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Home Technology Helping to Break the Barriers of Autism Blog

It's not uncommon for young children to fight scheduled routines. They may throw a brief temper tantrum to try to get out of a nap, or push back on eating dinner because they'd rather play with their toys. However, for children with autism, routines, schedules and rituals are incredibly important. In fact, they are a necessity. If an abrupt change occurs in a normal day-to-day agenda, it can result in major meltdowns and huge setbacks for the child. Not to mention how challenging that can be for the people who love them the most.  In recent years, technology has played a huge developmental role for autistic individuals.

Apple Watch Favorites Blog

New updates from Control4!  We’re maximizing convenience and access with this latest update! Keep everything that matters at your fingertips with Control4.  Favorites on your Wrist  Apple Watch now supports the Control4 App with this new update! Your selected Favorites will now appear on the Apple Watch for easy access to the media and devices you use the most. Accessible, one-touch controls on your wrist make your home more convenient and easier to use than ever before.  If your iPhone, Apple Watch and the Control4 App for iOS are all updated to the latest version, you’re all set! Press the Digital Crown to theHome Screen and look for the Control4 App!  If you don't see it, you can: Check out our How Do I video here where we show you how to install the Control4 App on your Apple Watch Check out the Apple Watch Install Guide for the Control4 App  Or follow the troubleshooting steps listed below IF THE CONTROL4 APP DOES NOT APPEAR ON YOUR APPLE WATCH Using your iPhone, open the Watch App Scroll down to UNINSTALLED APPS Find the Control4 App and tap INSTALL Once installed, using your iPhone, open the Control4 App On the Apple Watch, press the Digital Crown Find the Control4 App and Tap to open IF THE CONTROL4 APP IS BLANK Using your iPhone, open the Control4 App On the Apple Watch, press the Digital Crown Find the Control4 App and Tap to open The app on the Apple Watch will sync your project from the Control4 App on your iPhone IF THE CONTROL4 APP SAYS 'NO ROOMS FAVORITED' Because of the size of the screen, the Apple Watch cannot display the pages that you see in the Control4 App for iPhone.

Sony X and W Series TV Lineup Now Control4 “Automation-Ready” Blog

This week, Sony announced their entire 2014 lineup of X and W Series HD and Ultra HD (4K) TVs will ship with Control4 Simple Device Discovery Protocol (SDDP) technology built-in. This integration means that Sony X and W Series TV’s will be automation-ready right out of the box.   Sony has always been a leader in television innovation, and recently has been one of the manufacturers leading the charge in Ultra HD adoption. This addition of Control4 SDDP technology shows that Sony is continuing the trend of innovation with a focus on the smart and connected home.   So what is SDDP technology and what does it mean to have a Control4 “automation-ready” TV?   SDDP is a powerful Internet-of-Things technology that resides in consumer electronic devices.

Control FORE! Blog

Dewey Tomko had a problem: He’d find himself thinking about his golf swing at night, when no course was open to practice on. So, he built his own. Now, Dewey can play golf when it’s raining or dark out--and so can you. Dewey’s Indoor Golf & Sports Grill is a 12,000-square-foot high-end entertainment center, just down the road from the convention center in Orlando, Florida. Here, golfers can swing on virtual versions of courses from around the world, and then relax in a luxury sports bar straight out of Vegas. It’s a dream come true for Dewey, who knows a lot about golf – but quite as much about technology.

Apple Watch Accessory Install Guide Document

However, Favorited Media must execute an audio stream to display on the Apple Watch. For example, if you favorite an Album, a Track, or a Playlist, those buttons will appear on the Apple Watch. Favorites that take you to a page will not appear on the Apple Watch. For example, if you Favorited the Playlist Page or an Album Page, they will not appear on the Apple Watch.To learn about Favoriting devices and media, watch our videoAPPLE WATCH INSTALL GUIDE FOR THE CONTROL4 APPWhat if you don't see it? Follow the steps below or watch our quick video to learn how to install the !ȌȁɈȲȌǶׄ

Why Should I Add a Home Automation System to My Home? Blog

Think back. Can you remember what it was like to change the channels of your TV manually? When channel surfing and volume tweaking meant bouncing back and forth between couch and console? Although folks from the generation that remembers these antiquated modes of control may not have realized it then, this was highly inconvenient. Fast forward to the era of handheld remote, where we have all the necessary buttons for finding and enjoying a TV program right at our fingertips. A home automation system offers that same kind of convenience, but on a much broader scale and often without any button pressing required.

Control4 Awards Top UK Dealers and EMEA Distributors of 2013 Press release

Amsterdam, NL – ISE Stand 10-N114 – 6 February, 2014 at 9:00 AM CET– Control4 (NASDAQ: CTRL), a leader in residential and commercial automation systems, announced the winners of its 2013 EMEA Dealer-Distributor Awards during the company’s annual International Dealer event, hosted at Hotel Arena yesterday evening. With a record number of dealer project submissions for 9 distinct categories, this year’s awards reinforced the growth of the EMEA custom installation channel.   Each year the Control4 EMEA Dealer-Distributor Awards recognize members of the Control4 EMEA community for their commitment to forward-thinking business practices, superior customer service and technical support, as well as record-breaking sales volume.

Panelized Lighting Information Sheet Document

Introducing the new family of Panelized Lighting Products from Control4, designed from the ground up to provide brilliant lighting solutions for your clients. 5-Slot Panel (C4-DIN-5PAN) Houses all centralized components of a Control4 Panelized Lighting System. Supports up to ve (5) device modules per panel and associated terminal blocks. 8-Channel Dimmer Terminal Block (C4-DIN-TB-8DIM) Terminates eld wiring for each circuit in a Control4 5 or 2-slot panel. Installed adjacent to the 8-Channel Dimmer. 2-Slot Panel (C4-DIN-2PAN) Smaller panel size for support of two (2) device modules and associated terminal blocks.

Perfect Games Bowling Alley Project

In years past, bowling alleys included hazy smoke, tacky décor, and bad food. Perfect Games in Ames, Iowa, wanted to create an entertainment experience that put other bowling alleys to shame. To perfect their entertainment options, the owners of Perfect Games approached Digital Residence during construction. With 24 bowling lanes, a laser tag facility, arcade games, party rooms, and a combo restaurant/bar/pizza parlor, Perfect Games is the place to be. Central Control From anywhere in the 32,000 square foot facility, staff members can manage the entire system with a Control4© SR-250 remote.

National Child Safety and Prevention Month: 8 Ways a Smart Home Helps Keeps Kids Safe Blog

With November being National Child Safety and Prevention Month, we thought we'd share 8 tips on how home automation can help keep your kids safe at home.    1. Personalized Access to the House Smart locks will allow your kids to use a personalized code to access the house when they get home from school, and you’ll instantly receive a notification when they walk through the door. What's more, within moments of arriving, the door can lock itself again so you don't have to worry about them forgetting.    2. No More Toppling TVs & Cord Clutter While televisions have increasingly become lighter since the days of box-sets, studies are showing that there is still a growing risk of injury, and even death, to children from toppling televisions.