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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 Commercial Solutions Brochure Document

Commercial Solutions Rely on a trusted solution to control lights, temperature, audio/video, teleconferencing, security cameras, and HVAC systems to make your business more eective and drive eciency, automatically. Even the smallest Control4® commercial projects deliver a big bottom-line impact. Our solutions easily integrate with your existing business infrastructure and enable communication between devices from virtually any manufacturer. Your authorized Control4® dealer will work with you to design a system to transform your business and impress your clients or customers. With C

SMART HOME MAGAZINE: SPECIAL EDITION ISSUE NOW AVAILABLE (FREE DOWNLOAD) Blog

I have always been fascinated with technology and interior design, so when I had the opportunity to see these two worlds collide at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) earlier this year, I was intoxicated with excitement.   It’s really quite phenomenal to witness the many ways technology is converging into everyday design elements within the home and just how customized these products are becoming. Motorized cabinetry is allowing those with physical limitations to reach objects from above, kitchen countertop surfaces are featuring built-in mobile device charging capabilities, there are 3D printed faucets (the water appears to flow from thin air—seriously!), app-connected residential sous vide ovens to delight home cooks,  mirrors that double as TVs, and TVs that double as beautiful artwork.    For this special designer edition of Smart Home Magazine, we connected with some heavy-hitters from both trades.

Party On Blog

Photography: Courtesy of Dustin Halleck Photography // Control4 Dealer: Residential Networks // Location: Chicago, Illinois A Chicago socialite’s spectacular 1917 row house has been transformed with the help of smart technology. But its contemporary elegance and sophistication retain echoes of its colorful celebrity history. On a leafy avenue bordering Lincoln Park on the shores of Lake Michigan sits an elegant brick-and-limestone house which can be counted among Chicago’s most historically significant residences. Modeled on the townhouses of Georgian London, 2704 North Lakeview Avenue is the star of a small row built more than 100 years ago by celebrated architect David Adler for his close friend, the wealthy socialite and artist Abram Poole Jr.

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.

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.

The Benefits of Control4 Lighting and New Advanced Lighting Features Blog

This guest post comes from our Product Marketing Manager, David Acton. My wife and I have lived with the benefits of distributed audio and video in our home for years and now we can’t imagine living without it.  It’s just one of those things that becomes a part of your family routine and adds to the enjoyment of being at home.  It’s so great to have music to get you pumped up while getting ready in the morning. Coming home after work to your kids dancing to music playing in the kitchen is always a treat. However, we’ve only recently begun living with lighting control as part of our daily routine.  After using Control4 lighting control for several months now, we’ve come to love it just as much—if not more—than distributed audio and video.  As parents of both a three- and four-year old, our favorite feature is being able to gather up the kids at bedtime without having to turn off all the individual light switches downstairs.  After we’ve put them to bed, we can simply turn off all the lights in the basement with one button press.  Another big one is the “Away” scene which allows my wife to press a single button on a wireless keypad as she’s headed out the door.

Control4 Builder Program Builder Plaque Document

YOUR UNIVERSALREMOTEA single, easy-to-use interface lets you do it all—watch TV, access your movie collection, stream video, or enjoy your entire music library. HIGH-RES AUDIOStream straight from your mobile device to your house audio. Access millions of songs through popular streaming services. COMFORT ANDCONVENIENCEEnjoy a consistently comfortable and inviting home that automatically responds to your life and maximizes energy savings. SAFETY AND SECURITYIntelligent security gives you peace of mind knowing your family and home are safe and secure. Smart lighting brings elegance, ambiance, convenience, and energy eciency to your whole home.

Networking Best Practices Document

A guide to help you build a better network Hardwire wherever possible Plan AP placement before running wire Account for environmental interference Mount your access points appropriately Pay attention to your Wi-Fi channels Understand the limitations of Wi-Fi Plan for existing and future bandwidth Label connections Set up the IP space early Standardize your installs Hardwire wherever possible There’s no way around it: a wired connection always runs faster and more reliably than a wireless connection. For optimal performance, encourage customers to hardwire their devices wherever possible and save wireless connections for when it’s unavoidable.

​SnapAV Launches New Lineup of Pakedge MS Series Layer 3 Managed Switches with Built-In OvrC Remote Management Press release

Charlotte, NC – June 9, 2020 – SnapAV is proud to announce the release of Pakedge MS Series Layer 3 Managed Switches with OvrC, the latest addition to their extensive lineup of networking products. The MS Series is built for professionals and includes five new models engineered to deliver ultimate performance and reliability for today’s high-bandwidth applications.    MS Switches offer commercial-grade performance for large residential, pro-AV, and commercial projects, including sports bars, retail space, and other comparable venues. The MS Series supports both plug-and-play setup for standard installs as well as advanced Layer 3 functionality and pro-AV features, including Dante and Q-LAN support.