The Control4 system can connect almost all of your home technology into a one-stop-shop control system. All of your smart devices for home automation can work in unison for convenient user operation.

Do your smart thermostat, sound system, and doorbell all work on different apps? The Control4 user interface puts all of these devices in one place, and it has them work together. For example, you can set your porch light to come on when the doorbell rings or your favorite song to play throughout the house when your garage door opens. 

You can invest in this system whether you need to automate one room in your home or an entire commercial space. The company created the system to scale to your needs and lifestyle. 

This smart home system is customizable based on your size and budget. You can personalize the system to put all your favorite and most-used apps and smart devices on the control unit’s dashboard screen. The customized dashboard screen can be different for each user, room, or area in your house. 

The Control4 system eliminates the need for multiple remotes and apps to use more than 30,000 smart home devices, including:

• Smart locks, security, and monitoring systems.
• Multi-room lighting, audio, and entertainment devices. 
• Air conditioning and heating. 
• Smart appliances.
• Streaming services and other applications

You can control the system from your smartphone, a Control4 touchscreen, or a handheld remote with an on-screen display. The Control4 system is compatible with Alexa and Google Assistance, so you can use voice control. 

Control4 can work for tens of thousands of smart devices from multiple brands. If you need to upgrade your home, you can purchase products directly from the company or from a third party. The software is an open platform, so it communicates with more than 300 brands.

You can install the system yourself, but the company recommends hiring a professional, which can be costly. A profession can handle glitches and common problems that can occur during the installation process, such as getting connectivity to a difficult area. 

Components of the Control4 system can include expensive built-in touchscreens or cheaper remote access through smartphones. Setting up audio-visual equipment and replacing light switches or outlets can increase installation costs. 

While Control4 is one of the best smart home systems, it comes at a price. Installations can range from $1,000 to more than $250,000 for commercial properties. Control4 has many features not available with other systems, like motorized shades.

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