The need to be connected at all times has spilled into our houses as well with smart home automation systems that keep your devices interconnected and easily accessible from a single panel. Incorporating an audio system in your home can provide audio availability in every room of your home, which can be managed from a single control system. The system might seem complex, but once we break it down and explain its benefits, you'll be able to understand its appeal.

You’ve finally decided to upgrade the entertainment system in your Pasadena, CA, home. Excellent! But now you have a decision to make: do you want to upgrade to a private home theater or a multi-purpose media room?

At ZHiFi Home Automation, we’re here to help you make that choice. We’re also here to help guide you through the home theater design or media room design process. Keep reading for a comparison between theaters and media rooms to decide which setup is right for you.

Your smart home’s control system is the nervous center of your house. It’s what binds all your different home automation systems together. The importance and centrality of your control system makes any upgrade to that system very exciting, and that’s certainly true for Control4’s OS 3 update. OS 3 is a top to bottom overhaul, and it adds or improves a number of features for your home automation system. Today’s blog will outline the changes and updates in OS 3 and how they can benefit families with smart homes in Pasadena and other parts of California.

New smart technology is always emerging, offering new ways to make your home more efficient, fun and beautiful. Even the most tech-savvy homeowners have a tough time keeping up with the latest trends. As the go-to smart home company in Newport Beach, CA, a vital part of our job is letting you know of the best products and features.

Here we'll outline some of the technology trends that could have a significant impact on your home automation system in 2020. In this blog, we focus on things you'll be using directly like a more seamless voice control experience and lighting fixtures that boost your mood.

Still, it's important to note that significant changes are happening behind the scenes as well. Emerging AV over IP solutions are making it easier to share content throughout the house. Meanwhile, 5G networks will help all your smart devices communicate directly to reduce latency and boost efficiency.