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The Holidays Are Coming – Does Everything Work?

Nov 24, 2020

Nothing can ruin the holidays faster than your plans coming to a halt because your home’s technology isn’t working. Use this checklist to make sure your home is in tip-top shape (so you’re not stuck trying to fix everything on...

Tips for Making Home Management Easier

Oct 12, 2020

These days, we’re busier than we’ve ever been, but there’s no reason to be! Here are some great tips to use home automation and other services to your advantage so you can keep your household running smoothly. Manage Your...

Make Back-To-School Easier With These Home Automation Tricks

Sep 24, 2020

This school year comes with a lot of uncertainties. Whether you are schooling from home or headed back-to-school, the new school year always comes with new difficulties. Fortunately for you, smart home automation and Total Home Technologies can make back-to-school...

Here’s Why Your Dream Home Theaters Shouldn’t Include Cords

Jul 30, 2020

Lights… Camera…. Step over the cords, so you don’t trip on them on your way to your seat! No dream home theater system should include cords. But don’t just settle for drilling a ton of holes you’ll have to patch later to...

Home Automation Makes Good Sleep Habits Effortless

Jul 1, 2020

Have you ever had one night of inadequate sleep that took a week to recover from? That’s because good sleep is essential for the working adult. This is especially important these days as schedules are constantly disrupted or if you...

Are Motorized Patio Shades Worth It?

May 26, 2020

May is coming to a close and that means one thing and one thing only – summer. We’ve all been cooped up inside with work and school for far too long and it’s time to start enjoying the beautiful outdoors!...

This Simple 3-Step Process Will Immediately Improve Your Internet

Apr 30, 2020

Your kids are homeschooling, your partner is working from home, you’re trying to run your Zoom meeting and your internet is running slower than you ever thought possible. According to a Gallup Poll, 62% of employed Americans are working from...

5 Ways Home Automation Makes Shelter-in-Place Easier

Mar 30, 2020

It’s no secret that Coronavirus has affected almost every aspect of our daily routines. Fortunately, technology has allowed us to make our lives a little easier. We’re thankful we have these home automation options to help us get through this...

Smart Home Automation is An Investment that Brings Return

Feb 25, 2020

Smart automation is definitely nice to have, but does it actually make sense financially? The answer is YES! Smart Home Automation adds significant value to a home and helps bring about some significant savings. Here are just a few of...

4 Things to Look for When Choosing a Home Builder

Jan 28, 2020

Buying a home is undoubtedly the biggest investment you will make in your life. That investment becomes even more daunting when you are looking to build your forever home based on your own wants and dreams. There are a lot...

5 Smart Home Trends for 2020

Dec 27, 2019

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The year may be coming to a close, but the smart home industry is still going strong. In fact, it is projected that by 2021, 28% of homes will be considered “smart”. As the market for smart home products...

7 Ways a Smart Home Automation System Can De-Stress Your Holidays

Nov 15, 2019

The holidays can come with a lot of stressors. From buying presents to decorating the house, there are a lot of things on anyone’s to-do list this season. Fortunately, a Control4 whole home automation system can make sure your holidays...

5 Reasons to Trust an Expert for Your Home Automation Installation

Oct 15, 2019

There are a lot of decisions you have to make when you are building out your dream home automation set up. For example – should you install it yourself of should you hire a professional to do it? Here are...

How a Control4 Lighting Automation System Simplifies Security

Mar 19, 2019

Keep the Lights on for a Safer Home Whether you’re trying to avoid tripping over shoes left at the foot of the stairs or illuminating the perimeter of your property, lights can help make your nights a little safer. Featuring...

Video Intercom Plus Smart Home Control: What’s Not to Love?

Mar 6, 2019

Redefining Intercom and Giving Homeowners Smarter Controls When you think of an intercom you probably imagine a clunky eyesore with limited capabilities circa 1985 and, given the technology we have today, it’s not something you'd expect to consider as an...

Can Your Security System Do These Things?

Feb 11, 2019

Control4 Smart Home Security Delivers True Peace of Mind Everyone wants to feel safe in their homes. A recent survey by real estate firm Coldwell Banker revealed that homebuyers were highly interested in smart security features. 70% of respondents said...

Multi-Room Audio: Why You Need to Try Before You Buy

Feb 6, 2019

Experience Your System Before You Invest The internet is changing things. It makes it easy to find information, communicate with family and coworkers, and use complex technology. One of the greatest benefits of an Internet-connected world is how simple it...

Hands-Free Smart Home Control is Here

Jan 13, 2019

You’ve Spoken, and Control4 Listened When you speak, you want to be heard. It makes you feel like what you say matters. It’s essential in every relationship you have. So why wouldn’t you want it out of your smart home...

Smart Technology is A Smart Investment

Jan 7, 2019

How a Control4 Smart Home System Adds Value According to a recent study by real estate website Zillow, home values have recently been rising at an 7.7% clip in the United States. While real estate values do not grow in...

It’s All About the Light

Dec 17, 2018

Lighting Control Enhances the Beauty of Your Home Professional photographers obsess about optimizing the lighting in their pictures. If a photo shoot is outdoors in natural light, the amount, the shadows, and the exposure are all critical to getting great...

Using Your Control4 System: Find the Method that Works for You

Dec 3, 2018

Customize Your Interface for a Simpler Lifestyle When you order a sandwich, you’re probably very specific about what goes on it. You take care to select whichever protein, veggies, cheese, and condiments fulfill your taste, lifestyle, and health goals. When...

Let the Music Move You

Nov 15, 2018

How Whole House Audio Sets the Tone for Any Occasion Music is part of our everyday lives. From the moment you wake up to your morning commute, and throughout your day, it can inspire you, relax you, and set the...

Control4 is the Conductor of Your Smart Home Orchestra

Nov 4, 2018

The Right System Improves Your Whole Life If you are looking at smart home technology options around Tarrytown, TX, you may run into a fair amount of hyperbole. There are smart devices that all but promise to change your life,...

The Future Is Here with Control4 Smart Home Automation

Sep 17, 2018

How Does Smart Home Technology Change Your Life? Do you dream of the ease and convenience found in the Jetsons’ futuristic home? The 1962 series featured the home of 2062, with space-age appliances that made food and flying cars. We’re...

Curious About Smart Home Technology? Seeing is Believing!

Sep 5, 2018

See Smart Home Automation in Action at a Control4 Certified Showroom Often when you’re interested in a product or technology, you turn to the internet. You Google a product to see reviews, look up technical specifications, and read articles about...

Outdated Technology: Make Sure your Home Automation Tech is Leading Edge

Feb 20, 2018

Just like any consumer technology, home automation devices have a definitive life cycle before they become obsolete or seriously outdated. New developments in manufacturing, circuitry, firmware and software; enable devices to evolve past their predecessors at a rapid pace. Devices...