Comparing Alexa, Josh.ai, Google Assistant, and Siri for Control4 Automation

Are you ready to free yourself from screens and remotes? If you own and operate a Control4 smart system in your Lighthouse Point, FL, home, you can expand the experience with a voice assistant. You’ll tell your system to dim the lights, unlock the door, or play The Beatles over whole-home audio—all hands-free!

But which voice assistant is right for your household? From Alexa to Siri and newcomer Josh.ai, it’s tricky to determine the best option. If you already own a Google Home automation speaker, for example, how can you merge it with Control4?

We break down each voice assistant to help you decide. Plus, we’ll be hosting a Facebook Live event about voice control on October 22^nd at 6:30 p.m. where you can learn even more.

The Latest & Greatest Home Technologies Featured at CEDIA 2020

Any other year, we’d walk the floors of the CEDIA Expo, watching demonstrations by the most innovative smart home technology brands. But this year, CEDIA went virtual and unveiled new products and seminars digitally.

The show still went on, showcasing virtual experiences and events from September 15-17. CE Pro also celebrated the most noteworthy new products with its BEST Products Award. Didn’t attend the expo? We’ll share all you need to know. You may just get inspired for your Fort Lauderdale, FL home or business. 

Also, we can’t give away any details just yet, but they are coming soon -- we will be hosting Control4's #C4Yourself Month again in November! So, make sure to check back in with us for those releases!

Feel Safe, Secure, And So Comfortable Wherever You Go in Your Home

A safe home is a happy home, and so is one that caters to your every need. When your home has smart technologies like automated lighting, advanced surveillance, and state-of-the-art audio-video systems, you’ll experience luxurious living at its finest. From the bedroom to the bathroom to your home office, every area in your house can be fully equipped with smart solutions.

In Part 1 of this whole-home automation blog series, we discussed how smart technologies transform the way you enjoy home entertainment. In Part 2, we’ll show you how a smart home system elevates your lifestyle and improves how you interact with your home in Hypoluxo, FL.

Learn How Smart Technologies Elevate Entertainment Throughout Your Florida Home

Set the scene for something spectacular in every room. When First Priority Audio designs and installs a Control4 whole-home automation system, you’ll enjoy complete control of every technology throughout your house. The lights, motorized shades, entertainment systems, and security obey your commands. Use a touchpad, remote, or smartphone to become the master of your domain in Palm Beach.

Want to learn the practical applications of whole-home automation? In Part 1 of this blog series, we’ll discuss how smart home technology elevates your lifestyle and improves home entertainment.

How to Make the Most of Home Lighting Control

When we choose light bulbs at the store, we’re stuck with the brightness and color temperature of the model we select. But certain activities and times of day pair best with different lighting.  

If you’ve ever turned on a warm-hued light in your kitchen during the day, you know how claustrophobic it can feel. But at night while entertaining friends, you don’t want bright white lamps beaming down on you like stadium lights.

That’s where home lighting control by smart technology brands like Lutron saves the day. Read on for tips to enhance your Hypoluxo, FL-area home with the perfect lighting.