New OS 3.4 Gives You the Best of Both Worlds
September 28, 2023
Let's review how recent updates give you more control.
Jamie Corpuz
Posts By Jamie Corpuz
Women in Tech: Meet Margie Meyers
March 5, 2021
The Women in Tech group at SnapAV/Control4 is interviewing female colleagues to get to know them better. We’ll be featuring these interviews here, so keep your eyes peeled to see firsthand experiences from some of the folks behind the scenes at SnapAV/Control4.
HOME SECURITY GETS SMARTER, MORE SOPHISTICATED
April 20, 2020
When integrated as part of a home automation platform, a smart security system can provide extraordinary peace of mind and help your home run like a well-oiled machine. In addition to controlling more obvious security-related devices such as electronic door locks, surveillance cameras, and motion sensors, they can also keep your home safe from environmental dangers and infrastructure-related issues with sensors that report flooding, power shortages, and extreme swings in temperature.
AVOID HAZARDS, USE TECH DESIGNED FOR THE OUTDOORS
April 15, 2020
While the idea of a night spent under the stars with one of your favorite TV shows is undeniably appealing, if you don’t do a bit of homework first, you may end up overspending, or worse still, creating safety hazards — and insurance liabilities — in your own backyard.
TECH THAT TAKES YOUR OUTDOOR SPACES TO THE NEXT LEVEL
April 14, 2020
It’s essential to stay connected in today’s world, but it’s also important to stay connected to nature. Here are three ways you can use technology to turn your backyard into an outdoor oasis.
HEALTH AND SAFETY COME FIRST, A MESSAGE FROM CONTROL4
April 8, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused dramatic and sudden changes to the way we live and the way we conduct business, but we’re here to help you through these challenges. But most importantly, we want you to know that the health and safety of our customers, partners, and employees is our top concern.
SMART HOME PROS TAKE SMART PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT CUSTOMERS DURING COVID-19
April 1, 2020
Check out some of the ways our smart home professionals are helping to keep you and other clients safe in the midst of these challenging times.
Introducing the Neeo Remote
November 4, 2019
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.
Steps to a Successful Home Remodel
October 7, 2019
As long as you plan, do your research, set a budget, and hire professionals, your renovation will be a seamless process that you may even find to be fun!
SMART CARE FOR LOVED ONES
August 30, 2019
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.
THE EVOLUTION OF HOME TECHNOLOGY
July 3, 2019
It was 1972 when my parents bought the first microwave on the block. Some neighbors gathered around to watch the first instant cooking machine on the market. They all loitered with bated breath as my father placed a single kernel of popcorn in the middle of the microwave and turned it on. They had time to have a few drinks and chat—the giant box took a long time to turn that single kernel into an edible bit of popcorn.
What is a Smart Home OS?
May 23, 2019
The benefits of technology in the home are virtually endless, but when these smart devices are managed by different apps and not unified by a powerful smart home OS, they can become tedious to manage. A smart home operating system, like Control4 Smart Home OS 3, is designed to unify hundreds of connected devices across the home and control them all from a single platform that gives homeowners the control and personalization you want while also offering concierge-style professional support when needed.
What is C4Yourself?
May 14, 2019
Getting hands-on with smart home products and really understanding them before your purchase is incredibly valuable. Understanding how products work and how they will fit into your home and into your life before you purchase makes an enormous difference when it comes to your long term satisfaction—and that is what #C4Yourself Day is all about!
Women in Tech: Tara Chaston, Director of IT Business Systems
March 28, 2019
Meet a few of Control4's Women in Tech. This blog series will be informative for anyone who might be interested in pursuing a career in technology, but we hope to remind girls that no industry or field of study should be considered beyond reach. We believe any industry can be made better introducing new and diverse perspectives and insights.
WHAT IS A SMART HOME PROFESSIONAL?
January 18, 2019
What makes them experts? What do they do? Home automation specialist, technology integrator, home technology professional, custom electronics dealers—these are just a few other names for what we like to call a smart home professional...
IS BAD WIFI DUMBING DOWN YOUR HOME?
November 16, 2018
Is your wireless connection, or lack thereof, driving you mad? Do you find yourself excited to add smart gadgets to your home only to be frustrated by sluggish service and the constant loss of connectivity?
Focus on the Flow: How Gary Nance Brings Together Functionality and Beauty in Design
October 10, 2018
We asked award-winning architectural designer Gary Nance about his experience with smart-home technology, where he finds his inspiration, and how he works with others to bring his vision to life.
WHAT’S NEW WITH CONTROL4
September 5, 2018
Whether you're a Control4 homeowner, a smart-home hopeful, or someone who designs or builds modern homes, you should know that Control4 is committed to creating a user-friendly smart-home platform that can be easily personalized by homeowners and that we strive to develop products for smart-home projects of every size.
I’m busy, you’re busy, we’re all busy—living.
August 21, 2018
If you are a busy, on-the-go person like me, then you know that communication and time management is key to making it all work. That’s why I love discovering and playing with new technology and apps that help me stay connected and organized. Live your best life with smart-home technology.
Smart Home Security: Smart Locks, Mockupancy, Cameras, and More
August 7, 2018
A smart home means more than just convenience—it means safety, as well. Secure your loved ones and your home by monitoring and controlling security cameras, locks, alarm systems from your mobile devices. You could even have your home simulate occupancy to deter mischief and crime while you're out of town.
Music as You Were Meant to Hear It
July 18, 2018
Music is in your soul. You feel it in your bones. For you, music is like a religious experience, and now you want to transform your home into a space where you can appreciate every beat and trill. Whether it’s a home theater, multi-room audio, or to simply spice up your living room audio experience, you want a high-definition audio solution that will do your favorite audio tracks justice.
MOTORIZED SHADING PROVIDES UV PROTECTION FOR YOUR HOME FURNISHINGS
July 6, 2018
Covering the glass with shades, blinds and draperies is an obvious solution to your sun-conundrum. But you actually need to use those window treatments—and use them wisely--to realize their full benefits. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, at least 75 percent of window coverings remain in the same position on a daily basis. There are countless reasons why: Depending on the number of windows in your home, adjusting each shade manually can be a terribly tedious exercise. If any of these windows are difficult to reach … forget about it. Then there’s this thing called life: You’re busy working, traveling, barely home long enough to take out the trash much less fiddle with the window blinds. For all of these reasons, motorized window coverings can be one of the best investments for a smart home. They’ll save time and money, protect your home’s interior, and ensure a comfortable home environment.
