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Your Home Security System: The Essentials

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What You Need for Your First Home Security System

Keeping your property safe is of the utmost importance to you and your family. But with so many systems available these days, you may not know where to start. The beauty of a smart home security system is that you can start small and build it up over time as technology develops. In this blog, we’ll cover some of the essentials to get you started on an efficient, effective home security system.

Why Work with a Control4 Dealer

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Get More with Smart Technology You Can Trust

When you want a hamburger, you have plenty of options. You can enjoy one from a local fast food joint, or you can try one from the high-end burger place in town. The latter option gives you more choices, higher quality, and a better experience overall. Similarly, when you work with a Control4 dealer for your Dallas, TX, smart home automation upgrade, you can enjoy a greater range of customization and reliable integrated solutions. Want to find out some of the big benefits of working with a Control4 professional? Keep reading.

Must-Have Home Automation Upgrades This Spring

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Don’t Miss Out on These Smart Home Innovations

The spring is here, and you're likely looking to get outside to enjoy the warming Highland Park, TX air. There's plenty to do around town but don't neglect the fun you can have at home. Whether you want to spend time indoors or out, home automation can help you enjoy your property to the fullest extent. In this blog, we’ll explore some exciting smart technology innovations that will help you enjoy this season. Keep reading for more.

3 Home Automation Trends to Look Out for in 2020

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What Will Smart Technology Look Like in the New Decade?

It’s hard to believe that soon, the 2010s will be over, and we’ll be entering a new age of the 2020s. In the past ten years, we’ve seen the rapid expansion of smart home technology from the likes of Control4 with smart lighting, security, thermostats, and more. Just because the year will be 2020 doesn’t mean we’ll suddenly travel in electric flying cars. But there are new trends on the horizon that will be here before we know it.

If you own or are thinking of purchasing a home automation system for your Dallas, TX house, continue reading to see where the technology is heading. We always build our systems to be future proof, meaning it’s easy to add new devices and upgrade.

What’s the Difference Between Smart Home Automation and Home Control?

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We Explore the Differences & How Your Dallas Home Can Use Both

You have probably seen or heard the phrases ‘smart home automation’ and ‘home control,’ often used interchangeably. But do the two terms mean the same thing? What is the difference? Technology jargon can be hard to follow, so we understand the confusion. While there are similarities between automation and smart control, each defines different ways to use smart home technology.

If you’d like to add comfort to your busy lifestyle and simplify routines in your Dallas, TX home, then smart home automation and home control could be of great help. Continue reading to learn what each means and how to experience hands-off technology for yourself.

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