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Automated Wine Cellar with a Star Trek Theme Project

Ready to push the boundaries of a recently installed Control4 home automation system, the owner of a 5,000-square-foot New Jersey residence has found personal satisfaction in devising incredibly creative control schemes. Blending his love of wine and sci-fi, the owner packed more technology into an impressively stocked, custom-built wine cellar than any other area of the house. The automated magic starts at the entrance to the wine cellar. Using Control4’s downloadable control app, the owner taps an icon on his iPad to change the opacity of the room’s glass walls from frosted to translucent, and disengage the electronic door lock.

Music to Your Ears Blog

Smart, multi-room audio introduces a whole new way of listening that’s empowering and fun.   Music is the heartbeat of Chicago. For every musical taste, there’s a venue, a concert, or an event to soak in your favorite songs from your favorite artists. There’s nothing like hearing music live, especially in a scene as vibrant as Chicago. Still, wouldn’t it be nice to bring some of this energy into your own home—to enjoy great music in the comfort of your own home? Thanks to the wide availability of music from online service providers like Spotify, Pandora, and Rhapsody, there is no shortage of songs that you can stream.

Designer und Architekten Page

Planen Sie mit Magie Smart-Home Lösungen für Architekten und Innenarchitekten Was haben Innenarchitekten, Architekten mit Control4 gemeinsam? Wir teilen das gleiche Ziel, ein Ambiente zu schaffen, das sowohl ästhetisch als auch funktional ist. Nehmen Sie sich einen Moment Zeit, um mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie Sie Ihre Entwürfe mit Smart-Home-Technologie realisieren können. Download State of the Smart Heben Sie Ihr Firmenprofil hervor. Holen Sie sich Ihr kostenloses E-Book für Insider-Tipps, wie Sie elegante, bewohnbare Räume schaffen können, die jeden anspruchsvollen Kunden begeistern werden.

Commentary: "Top 10 Emerging Tech Trends That Will Change Your Home" Blog

According to this post on Electronic House by Lisa Montgomery:     There’s a lot of innovative technology looming on the horizon, ready to change the way we use, live in and enjoy our homes. At the recent Consumer Electronics Association Line Show in New York City, journalists, including myself, gathered at a special reception co-hosted by CEDIA (Custom Electronics Design and Installation Association) and home control manufacturer Savant, to hear about some of the biggest up-and-coming technologies expected to shake up the consumer marketplace.   Her list included:   IPv6: Back in the 90s when IPv6 was first being discussed in earnest, those of us in the tech industry used to joke about "an IP address for every light switch." But that's child's play ...

Control4 Launches Amazon Alexa Skill for Voice-Enabled Whole-Home Automation Press release

Dallas, TX – September 14 ,2016 6:00 PM ET – Control4 Corporation (NASDAQ: CTRL), a leading global provider of smart home solutions, today announces integration with Amazon Alexa, the popular voice service that powers Amazon Echo and other Alexa-enabled devices, including Echo Dot, Amazon Tap and Amazon Fire TV. The new Control4® Smart Home Skill provides homeowners with the convenience of whole-home automation through simple and intuitive voice commands that can activate smart home scenes and control individual devices.   Smart Home Scenes Initiate Personalized Experiences Control4 personalizes a smart home by coordinating connected devices throughout the house into pre-set scenes to set the mood, create ambiance, and provide convenience.

Connecting Technology and Design with a Smart Home OS Blog

It is estimated that there will be more than 12 billion smart devices in homes around the world by next year.This statistic can strike both excitement and fear in the hearts of designers. Up until recently, technology has generally been seen by the design community as a gadget to add to the home after design is complete. Home technology has evolved, however, and designers have more options than ever. Motorized cabinetry allows those with physical limitations to reach objects from above, kitchen countertop surfaces feature built-in charging capabilities for mobile devices, app-connected residential sous vide ovens inspire home cooks, mirrors double as TVs and TVs double as beautiful artwork.

Control4 Extends Leadership in the Connected Home at CEDIA 2016 Press release

Dallas, Texas –September 15, 2016 8:00 AM ET – At a CEDIA launch event yesterday, Control4 Corporation (NASDAQ: CTRL), a leading global provider of connected home solutions, unveiled an array of comprehensive software capabilities, solutions, tools, and partnerships to enhance the ability of Control4® and Pakedge® Certified Dealers to deliver personalized smart home experiences, backed by industry-leading home automation and network performance.   Control4 CEDIA announcements include new integration partnerships, the release of Control4 OS 2.9 packed with new consumer enhancements and dealer tools, and the introduction of Bakpak® 4.0 — the cloud-based network and automation management solution.

Control4 Keypads Bring Smart Home Personalization and Customization to the Holiday Season Press release

Salt Lake City, UT – December 13, 2018 – Control4 Corporation (NASDAQ: CTRL), a leading global provider of smart home solutions, offers some of the most extensive  smart home personalization and customization available today with a range of devices. Control4® smart lighting can start with a single Control4 Wireless Switch or Keypad in a single room and expand to the entire home to manage, control, and automate all the smart devices in a system.   The Control4 Wireless Lighting line brings elegance, contemporary ambiance, and convenience to any home by controlling individual lights and groupings of lights.

MODERN MAN CAVES Blog

The classic “He-Man Hideaway” gets updated with automation. LOCATION: Lexington, Massachusetts & Toronto, Canada // DEALER: Sounds Goods Corporation & Cinema Systems Corporation // PHOTOGRAPHY: Jim Stone   Since the dawn of time—or perhaps just since man lived in caves, actually—the alpha male of the family has desired a place of his own. A room where he can get away from it all, have a sip of a little fermented-something, and entertain some fellow cave dudes. Thus, the man cave was born. Ever since, the concept has grown and evolved, and now, with the help of automation, man caves have experienced a complete overhaul.

Control4 Announces UK Availability of Amazon Alexa Skill for Voice-Enabled Whole-Home Automation Press release

Salt Lake City, UT – February 7, 2017 9:00 AM UK – Control4 Corporation (NASDAQ: CTRL), a leading global provider of smart home solutions, today announces the Control4® Smart Home Skill for Amazon Alexa, the wildly-popular voice service that powers Amazon Echo and Echo Dot , is now available in the UK. When coupled with a subscription to Control4’s remote access software 4Sight, this new skill gives UK homeowners the ability to control thousands of devices on the Control4 system through simple and intuitive voice commands.   Control4 works with more than 10,000 popular connected devices such as lighting, audio, video, security, and thermostats — enabling whole-home control and automation by voice.