Have you embraced smart home technology? If you've bought any kind of intelligent light, a Nest thermostat, or a Sonos speaker, you have a taste of the convenience of smart devices. But to get the full benefits of smart home automation, you need a holistic approach to managing all your smart devices and features. That's what Control4 home automation is all about – a comprehensive system for managing a smart home, with or without your input. Let’s explore the features and benefits of a Control4 system for your Birmingham, AL home. 

As the sun shines brighter and temperatures soar, summer in Vinings, GA, can be both welcome and challenging. But what if we told you that you could make the most of this season by turning your home into a smart, energy-efficient, and comfortable haven? A skilled home automation contractor can transform your living space into a summer sanctuary, helping you enjoy the best of Vinings' warm weather while making your home cool, comfortable, and efficient. So, let's dive in and discover how to beat the heat with smart technology!

What is Matter, and how does it impact home automation? The short answer is that it won't matter to you unless you are deeply into DIY home automation. As a WDIFY (We Do It For You) full-service home automation company, we care about new developments in the smart home industry, and Matter is one of them. We want you to understand them so you are a well-informed consumer, although when you work with us, we shield you from having to worry about such things.  

So, what is Matter, and does it matter for your Alpharetta, GA, smart home? Let’s get into it. 

You’re likely aware that many DIY security camera systems exist on the market today. For some people, they might offer enough functionality to fit their needs. But as in most things, there are advantages to solutions configured and installed by experts. Why would you want a professional security camera system for your Destin, FL, home? Keep reading below to learn three reasons why. 

Home automation can encompass many things. From full control of a distributed AV system to tunable lighting, you can go all in with smart home control. But as a home automation company with decades of experience around smart home technology, we’ll be the first to tell you that you don’t have to. Your smart home should be a reflection of what’s important to you and your lifestyle. 

So, you can start with a building block approach to a smarter home in Crestview, FL. To help you, we’ve outlined three strategies to get into smart home automation based on different priorities. Please keep reading below!

Lighting is such an important aspect of your home, and you shouldn’t shortchange it. Too many homes often have great features that are let down by poor lighting. Avoid poor lighting in your Santa Rosa Beach, FL residence by working with a professional lighting design company.

What can a lighting design company do? From planning the right lighting for every room to offering the most current solutions, your home can transform from mundane to magnificent. Please stay with us below to learn three benefits of working with a lighting design company.

There's no shortage of wellness advice on the internet and TV, and our blog pages are about smart home solutions, not health and wellness. However, sometimes the twain of the two shall meet, and we’ll tell you about it here. Light is one of those things that has a powerful effect on our daily lives, and how you manage and harness it does have subtle yet significant wellness benefits.

In this post, we'll show you how smart motorized window shades help you manage light for more energized days and restful nights in Ft. Walton Beach, FL. Please keep reading below!

Home automation devices and systems are everywhere. Walk into any Atlanta Home Depot or Best Buy, and they are prominently featured, not to mention the huge array of devices you may never have heard of on Amazon. These systems do many home automation tasks well, within limits. They control lights, provide entertainment, secure doors, monitor your home, and more. So do you need a professional home automation company to create a smart home? 

As the French say, ça dépend. Or, as we say in Georgia, it depends. You might be able to cobble together a DIY, relatively smart home, but here are some things you’re only going to get from a smart home company. What are they? Keep reading to find out!

This world is fueled by software innovation. Software makes our computers, smartphones, tablets, cars, and smart homes do more things faster and better. One thing you don’t want in a software-driven world? Static software with infrequent updates. 

You might think – as you wait patiently for your latest Windows or Mac update to finish installing on your computer – doesn’t every company update their software? Unfortunately, some software gets updated and enhanced a lot more than others. Control4, a premier smart home platform, understands this. They’re constantly upgrading their system with new features and updates, large and small. 

In this blog, we'd like to point out some nifty new updates that make managing the Control4 system in your Suwanee, GA home easier. If you have both an iPhone and Apple Watch, keep reading below!

Alpharetta has long been one of the best suburbs in metro Atlanta, filled with great things to do. From its proximity to the city, outdoor activities like the Big Creek Greenway and excellent shopping and eateries at centers like Avalon, Alpharetta has something for just about everyone.

Alpharetta has also been a hot home market that continues to be popular with families and retirees alike. As metro Atlanta’s premier home automation company, we see a tremendous interest in smart home technologies. But even understanding all the options available might be a little daunting. To help homebuyers think through what they might want, we've created a handy checklist they can use when talking to home automation experts like us. So without further ado, check it out below!

We’ll be the first to tell you that you can make your home smart all by yourself if you’re game. With a plethora of smart home devices available online or at your favorite big box stores, you can automate your HVAC, lights, ceiling fans, entertainment, and more. Of course, many people do. So why would you need a home automation company? 

Many Florida homeowners have discovered that they can buy smart devices and employ them, but making a cohesive and comprehensive smart home out of them is another matter. That's why many Destin homeowners have turned to us to get the smart home they really want after dabbling with consumer-level devices. So what do we do differently? Please keep reading to find out. 

Our clients love Control4 home automation for its power, flexibility, and compatibility with so many smart home features. Control4 never stands still, and they're always adding new features and functionality to the system, as well as continuously improving the performance, usability, and scalability of the system.

GHT Group – metro Atlanta's premier Control4 installer – is pleased to offer Control4 OS 3.3, available now. If you have an existing Control4 system, it's an excellent upgrade for your Milton, GA home. And if you don't, it's another great reason to step up to the convenience and luxury of Control4 smart automation. 

Keep reading below to learn about the major improvements in Control4 OS 3.3!

If you’re like millions of Americans, you likely have some summer travel plans away from your Georgia home. Whether you’re planning an extended summer trip at your lake house by Lake Lanier or Oconee or a couple of weeks in Europe, you’ll want to ensure you keep your Buckhead property safe. 

Even if you have someone looking after your place, you can ensure you’re always on top of what’s happening with smart, proactive security enabled by home automation. As a premier home automation company, GHT Group loves to show clients how to keep homes and properties safer with smart home systems. Here are three ways you can do it!

If you’re the type of person that does their research when looking to make a major purchase, you know how difficult it can be to compare similar products. The marketing materials often check off all the boxes, and you may wonder what the difference is between products A and B. 

But products and solutions have differences, and sometimes you have to dig a little bit to unearth them. Take cars, for example. Maybe you’re comparing two SUVs, and they’re about the same size, inside and out, have 300 horsepower engines, and a 10-inch infotainment screen. They have the same options, checking all the boxes you want. So how do you compare them? It’s going to come down to the way they drive, how that infotainment works on the screen, how you like the seat comfort, and many other factors. 

When it comes to smart home automation, sometimes you can’t really test-drive before you buy. And most of these systems will have very similar features and do the same things. So how can you tell the difference? As a premier Control4 installer, we’re partial to Control4 and its approach to home automation. And we’re going to tell you about three things that make Control4 stand out from other solutions, so you can make an informed decision for your smart Watercolor, FL smart home. Ready? Stay with us. 

With summer temperatures across the southern U.S. setting records in some areas, we know we’re in for some scorchers in Georgia and Milton. But even if it’s a little hotter than usual, it’s not a surprise. However, wouldn’t it be nice to save a little money on energy costs in the current economic climate? 

You can with the help of a home automation company. A smart home system can synchronize your lighting, window treatments, and climate control for a cooler, more comfortable, and efficient summer season. Keep reading below to see how!