The chilly weather has finally arrived, and we should expect the temperature to drop even more in the coming weeks. It’s not unusual to get snow on Thanksgiving in Newton, Massachusetts. So how do you stay comfortable as the weather changes using smart home automation? A smart thermostat and home energy management system is the answer. Control4’s newest wireless thermostat gives you the ability to control the temperature, fan setting, humidity level, and create a schedule to save energy. Keep reading to learn all about the best features of a Control4 smart thermostat.

Have you ever walked into your home with your hands full and struggled to turn on the lights, or disarm the security system? What if you could simply tell your house to brighten your home and turn off the alarm? Until now, hands-free controls didn’t exist for the majority of smart homeowners. Although some integrators were able to figure out a way to install voice control capabilities on their own, this feature wasn’t a solution widely available to families everywhere. Now the big news is that Amazon has paved the way for easy, hands-free automation with their new gadgets the Echo, Dot, and Tap - also known as Alexa. And, it’s compatible with Control4 systems so we can easily add it to your smart home. To learn more about this big trend, continue reading. 

Once you see Halloween costumes and pumpkin spice candles in the aisles you know the fall season has arrived. Kids are back in school, work is in full swing, and stores are gearing up for the biggest holidays of the year. With all of the activity, it’s essential to get organized and strategically plan out your schedule. Smart home automation can help by automatically managing your Winchester, Massachusetts home for you. Our smart home systems are customizable so you can adjust your settings as you need to. Continue reading to discover our top tips for getting back into the swing of things this fall. 

In our last blog, we covered the benefits of installing motorized shades in your smart home, focusing on saving energy and adding convenience with wireless controls. This time, we want to expand upon all the reasons why automating your shades in your Newton, Massachusetts home is a worthwhile investment. They’ll add security, comfort, and even protect your home décor for years to come. Keep reading to learn more about this particular feature of a smart home automation system.