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Q&A: What Is A Smart Home?

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Enjoy Intuitive Control of Your Houston Home 

Smart gadgets are more readily available than ever, with devices like smart bulbs and voice-activated speakers for sale online and in stores. But does owning smart devices mean you have a smart home?

Not exactly. A real smart home means all your technologies and systems—from lighting to entertainment to security cameras—can be controlled through one consolidated platform. You don’t need to juggle between different apps, remotes, or controllers; it’s all in one place with brands like Control4. 

Learn how to get started with smart home automation when you partner with Media Design Inc.! 

SEE ALSO: The Key to Perfect Lighting? Home Automation 

What Is the Best Smart Home System? 

As a smart home company, we choose Control4 systems for our customers’ installations because of its endless customization and integration options. Control4 can integrate with thousands of third-party devices and is sophisticated enough to control large homes and multiple properties. We also partner with Lutron and Savant for high-end smart lighting experiences. 

How Do I Install a Control4 System? 

Control4 systems are engineered and installed only by certified Control4 dealers. If you’re in the Houston area, we’re your local Control4 installer! 

What Can I Control In My Smart Home? 

With a sophisticated home controller like Control4, you can manage and automate the following features: 

  • LED lighting 
  • Motorized window shades 
  • Landscape lighting 
  • Audio speakers 
  • TVs and projectors 
  • Streaming services and media players 
  • Home theaters 
  • Outdoor AV 
  • Automated door locks 
  • Surveillance cameras 
  • Sensors 
  • Smart kitchen appliances 
  • Pool and spa controls 
  • Heated floors 
  • HVAC 
  • Fans 
  • Garage doors 
  • And more! 

What Can I Do With Automation? 

You can take your smart home a step further by taking advantage of Control4’s When>>Then automation feature. Suddenly, your home devices can react to each other like dominoes. 

Imagine that as you pull your car into the driveway, outdoor and first-floor lights automatically brighten to your preferred color and brightness levels. Control4 also makes it easy to automate devices to follow your routines, so you always have the settings you need. 

Start Your Smart Home Journey with Media Design Inc. 

Curious to learn more? Contact our smart home company here for a free consultation today!

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