Home automation is no longer a niche industry limited to luxury estates. You can now find smart home sections at various retail stores ranging from Best Buy to Lowes. These stores offer a plethora of connected devices including thermostats, door locks, and lights. With the mainstream availability of so many smart devices, many people are opting for DIY smart home installations. 

But a DIY installation can lead to a lot of hassle and a disjointed system that becomes more of a nuisance than an asset. In this blog we'll highlight some reasons that a professional home automation system is still the best option, even if you want to incorporate some of the devices you saw at your local retail store. Keep reading below to learn more.

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The biggest thing to hit the smart home industry in 2017 is the emergence of voice control. Though Amazon Echo has dominated the market so far, Google Home and Apple HomeKit also offer their versions of voice-activated speakers that can manage timers, locks, climates, entertainment and more. We've incorporated this new technology into our home automation systems so you can manage all your technology with simple voice commands. In this blog, we highlight some tips to get the most out of voice control in your Minnetonka, MN home.

With a home automation system, you can make your Wayzata, MN home more efficient by centralizing control over lighting, climate, security, and more. We've discussed the benefits of these systems in the past, as well as their many unique features, but now it's time to get down to the numbers. In this blog, we highlight some statistics from the Mutual Mobile 2016 State of the Smart Home Report that showcase why integrated smart home solutions are becoming so popular.

It may still be a bit frigid in Woodbury, MN, but the hot summer months are just around the corner. You want to be prepared to take in the heat as much as you can! A home automation system makes it easy to manage your outdoor spaces including your patio, backyard, and pool. We give you access to your lighting, entertainment, security, pool controls and more from one user interface. This way it’s easy to get what you want when you want it as you bask in the sun.