With smart technology and smart home automation popularity on the rise, there are a lot of big-name brands to choose from when you’re ready to pick an automation control system for your Beverly Hills, CA home. And since your smart home hub will determine how easy or challenging it is to use your home technology, you want to ensure you pick the right system. 

At ZHiFi, we recommend Control4 home automation for multiple reasons. Control4 develops its products with you in mind — systems offer several choices for control interfaces, control interfaces are user-friendly and easy to organize, and no other system comes close to Control4’s interoperability with third-party smart devices. 

Keep reading to learn why we recommend Control4 for your home automation needs. 

The diversity and quality of at-home entertainment technology is at an all-time high. Along with the multitude of streaming platforms to choose from, current events have motivated homeowners to create their own ideal home theaters.

Choosing which kind of film projector you want to install is an investment that will affect your home theater experience for years to come. That’s why it might be time to invest in an 8K movie projector.

The design professionals at ZHiFi Home Automation in Beverly Hills, CA will be able to install and customize your home theater venue with the latest high-end audio and visual equipment so that any room you choose will be able to offer the best at-home movie-watching experience.

Motorized window shades are the perfect addition to any home, especially in today’s economy. These window treatments not only help you save money on energy costs, but they also protect your home’s furnishings (and even the paint on your walls).

We recently installed Lutron shades in the home of one of our customers in Santa Monica, CA for precisely these reasons. After installation, they found that their heating and cooling bills became a little more manageable, and they loved the convenience of shades that managed themselves and didn’t have to be opened and closed manually each day.

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.