Buying a Home that Already Has Control4 Smart Automation?

Over the years, many Georgia homeowners have invested in home automation to make their lifestyles easier and their homes safer and more efficient. If you’re buying a recently built or an extensively remodeled older home, there’s a good chance the previous owner added smart technology like lighting, security, and more. 

Perhaps the smart tech in your newly purchased house is the icing on the cake that made you love it. And you were told that the system is something called Control4. You may not know what Control4 is or how to make it work for you in your new Atlanta abode. Since you're here, you're in the right place! Keep reading to learn more about Control4 home automation and what you can do to tailor it for your needs. 

SEE ALSO: Basics of Control4 Home Automation

What is Control4? 

Control4 is a comprehensive smart home control platform. Unlike DIY systems from Amazon and Google, it is purpose-built for whole-home automation, security, and entertainment. The systems are professionally installed and programmed for a custom-tailored smart-home experience designed around the way you live. Does that mean the home you purchased is tailored for the previous owners? Yes, but you can customize the system – and upgrade it if necessary – for your specific desires and needs. 

Transfer the Account to You

Control4 offers a subscription service for a small fee that enables a wealth of capabilities for monitoring and controlling your home from anywhere with a smartphone or tablet. You'll want the previous owner to go to the Conrol4 customer portal and update the account profile for your information; it's easy and straightforward to do. If, for some reason, that's not a possibility, you can contact a Control4 dealer like GHT Group to transfer the system to you. 

Contact a Control4 Pro

You may have a good idea of what the system does, but you may not be familiar with all of it. Perhaps you see the motorized shade automation, but you may not know about all the available lighting control automation options. The best way to get the complete rundown is to contact a professional Control4 dealer like GHT Group. We can tell you what system you have, whether it's fully updated, what might need attention, and what can be upgraded to the latest capabilities. 

Learn More about Your System

Don’t be afraid to exercise your new system – it won’t explode. If you’re unfamiliar with how it works, there are many resources online. You can start right here with our Control4 video tutorials! These tutorials also help you customize your system to your preferences. For more extensive changes, a Control4 Pro like GHT Group can make the system totally yours.

To get the most from your Control home automation system, feel free to reach out to us. Visit our Marietta showroom, contact us here, or start a chat below to quickly connect with one of our experts. We look forward to working with you!