With so many smart devices around us, from smart thermostats to lighting, how we interact with them is important.  In fact, human interface design is so important it’s a prime reason why people choose one product over another, especially when it comes to technology.  Microsoft Windows or Apple Macintosh?  IOS or Android?  These are some systems that have significant differences in how you interact with them, and many people have strong preferences about one or the other.

Control4 is a clear leader in smart home automation.  One significant way it leads is with the number of choices the system provides to control your home’s functions and smart devices.

The best way to see all the interface options for your Eden Prairie home is to visit our showroom.  Lelch AV is a Platinum Control4 dealer in the Twin Cities area, and our showroom is a great way to learn about all the possibilities with smart home automation.

But first, let’s tell you a few ways Control4 enables you do smart home automation your way.

The holidays are approaching, and it’s time to begin brainstorming gift ideas for your family.

Here’s one: Consider a gift for your home that each member of your household can use every day.

Smart home automationSmart home automation upgrades not only serve as the perfect present, but they also benefit your residence long after the holidays.

Right now, multi-room audio is the most prominent trend in home entertainment. Wireless speakers make it easier than ever to share music in any room of your Woodbury, MN home. From an app, you can access thousands of songs. Then, at the press of a button, you can get those songs to play anywhere. For the past few years, the focus on home stereo systems has been just that: convenience.

And as long as there’s easy access, some consumers are willing to settle for low-end Bluetooth or Wi-Fi speakers. Why does quality matter if in many cases they’re only used for background music? For the same reason you wouldn’t settle for using your smartphone speakers: high-quality audio can make every task more fun and engaging.

Why are you settling for light switches in your house? Not only are you limited to on and off options, but you can only manage a few lights at a time. A smart lighting control system lets you adjust your lights in a variety of new ways. Through the control options we'll outline below, you can change intensity, color, and color temperature. You’ll also get the opportunity to manage multiple fixtures simultaneously at the press of a button or a swipe on your screen. Below we’ll highlight some of our most popular options and show you how they can be great assets in your Wayzata, MN home. 

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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.

Smart home control is all about convenience. By simplifying management of your technology you can enjoy the ultimate lifestyle of luxury in your Woodbury, MN home. For one, all your subsystems—including lighting, entertainment, security and more—are placed under one roof for easy access. You can then choose how you want to manage your smart home. Would you like to have elegant touchpads mounted throughout your home? Would you rather pull up an app on your smartphone? Below we highlight some of the most common options available.