What Do Home Automation and the Konmari Method Have in Common?

Marie Kondo’s Konmari method has captured the imagination of everyone who has ever wanted to declutter and simplify their lives. As she puts it, if something doesn’t spark joy or mean something to you, get rid of it – responsibly, of course. 

Now, what could that possibly have to do with home automation? Well, you can avail yourself of home automation services to declutter your brain and rationalize your life. Surely that might spark a little more joy in your Buckhead, GA life, right?

Join us as we follow the Konmari method (one area at a time) to show you three ways home automation can simplify your life. See if you agree by reading our suggestions below!

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Lighting Control

If your home has lots of lighting, it has many lighting switches and dimmers—all over your walls. Some designers like to call this “wall acne.” Customized, programmable, stylish wall keypads from Lutron are the Neutrogena for your wall acne. Banish multiple switches and replace them with these, and controlling all your lights will be a magical, new, streamlined experience. Lighting control can create custom scenes that set all your lights to your preferred settings with one button. You can even name a scene “JoySpark” if you like. 

Built-in Audio and Control

One of the first reasons people look into home automation is to simplify entertainment. If the collection of remotes and not knowing what button to press makes you want to throw one at the TV, it's time for a little Konmari. Replace the gaggle of remotes on the coffee table with a dedicated Control4 touchscreen controller or a super-smart (and stylish) Neeo remote.

These programmable systems let you focus on starting up music, movies, Netflix, or whatever entertainment sparks joy with one button. It takes care of powering devices on and off, inputs, sound modes, picture modes, and all that other stuff so you can focus on great sound and visuals for the content. Oh, it can also manage the lights, powered window treatments, and set the temperature.

While you're at it, if you think your speakers are cluttering up the room, replace them with architectural speakers built into walls and ceilings. Entertainment clutter solved. 

One System to Rule Them All

We’ve seen many homeowners acquire smart devices over time. Sometimes it's smart bulbs, light switches in a room, smart TVs, smart thermostats, and a smart lock or two. If not carefully selected, many of these develop app clutter. Each has its own control app, and sometimes one runs under Amazon Alexa, another one under Google, and another on Apple HomeKit. How about one system to do it all?

Replace app clutter and multiple control mechanisms with a Control4 home automation system. It can do it all, from audio and video to lighting and shading to security and even your pool equipment. Joy may be defined as one way to get things done and not seven!

Are you ready to bring more joy into your life with home automation? Find us here or start a chat below to quickly connect with one of our experts. We look forward to working with you!