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.

Smart home lighting is one of the most powerful and useful home automation systems available today. Lighting control makes it easier to control the fixtures in any room – or across your whole house – while also improving your energy efficiency and allowing for more stylish lighting designs.

But how do you know which system is right for your home? Even among leading brands like Lutron, it can be hard to figure out which system suits your needs. Broadly speaking, lighting control systems fall into two categories: Wired and wireless. Both wired and wireless solutions have pros and cons, and they’re more useful in different circumstances. Today’s blog will illustrate the difference between wired and wireless smart home lighting, and we’ll cover which type of system suits different situations for homeowners in Pasadena, CA.

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.

Eco-conscious technology solutions are a massive priority for homeowners throughout Pasadena, CA. Although homes don't have to follow many of the state's strict energy codes, their recommendations will significantly reduce your carbon footprint.

Not only does California's energy commission require solar panel roofs, but it also provides various lighting standards. Designed to eliminate waste, these specify the use of highly efficient LED fixtures, motion sensors, and astronomical clocks.

Optimizing your artificial lighting is only the first step to eliminate the need for artificial lights. Reading this blog, you’ll not only learn about the benefits of daylight harvesting but how motorized window shades help you achieve it.