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What’s the Difference Between Smart Home Automation and Home Control?

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We Explore the Differences & How Your Dallas Home Can Use Both

You have probably seen or heard the phrases ‘smart home automation’ and ‘home control,’ often used interchangeably. But do the two terms mean the same thing? What is the difference? Technology jargon can be hard to follow, so we understand the confusion. While there are similarities between automation and smart control, each defines different ways to use smart home technology.

If you’d like to add comfort to your busy lifestyle and simplify routines in your Dallas, TX home, then smart home automation and home control could be of great help. Continue reading to learn what each means and how to experience hands-off technology for yourself.

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How Seniors Are Benefitting from Smart Home Automation

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Smart Technology Is Not Just a Millennial Fascination

A home automation system may sound like something only a craft beer-drinking, tech-startup employed millennial would use. But that’s far from the truth. Seniors have found valuable benefits in smart technology, and in fact, one in seven adults ages 50 and older already own a home assistant device. More than 80% of Americans ages 50 to 64 use smartphones, which means they’re all entirely capable of accessing a smart system like Control4. It’s safe to say the next generation of seniors will be going ‘smart’—and soon.

Whether you’re shopping around for yourself, a spouse, parent, or friend, discover what other seniors in University Park, TX are enjoying about seamlessly integrated technology below.

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Conserve Energy & Extend LED Lifespan with Smart Lighting Control

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Use Smart Lights for More Than Appearances

Are light dimmers really energy efficient? Many consumers install dimmers in their home to adjust the mood and atmosphere of each room. Smart lighting control takes dimming a step further, allowing you to adjust the brightness and color temperature from your smartphone or tablet. You can create scenes and schedules, letting your light dim automatically as the day goes on.

But as you may have heard, dimming can also reduce energy usage from your lighting fixtures. That’s only the start for eco-conscious lighting; a smart system can cut your electricity use even further. Discover below how smart lighting control can make your Highland Park, TX, home more energy-efficient than ever.

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3 Home Automation Trends to Look Out for in 2020

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What Will Smart Technology Look Like in the New Decade?

It’s hard to believe that soon, the 2010s will be over, and we’ll be entering a new age of the 2020s. In the past ten years, we’ve seen the rapid expansion of smart home technology from the likes of Control4 with smart lighting, security, thermostats, and more. Just because the year will be 2020 doesn’t mean we’ll suddenly travel in electric flying cars. But there are new trends on the horizon that will be here before we know it.

If you own or are thinking of purchasing a home automation system for your Dallas, TX house, continue reading to see where the technology is heading. We always build our systems to be future proof, meaning it’s easy to add new devices and upgrade.

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