Work with your local Control4 dealer to customize your system for better home management

Automation systems are designed to make your life more convenient and comfortable by bringing all your home technologies to live in one hub. Over the years, Control4 has tapped into multiple updates and improvements to its operating systems to ensure that you — the end-user — can manage your smart home in a way that fits your lifestyle and daily routines. If you have a Control4 smart home (or you’re considering one), read our blog post below to learn two ways you can personalize and customize your smart home to meet your needs better. 

WSC Smart Home Designers — your trusted Control4 dealer in Virginia Beach, VA — can walk you through setting up these customizations in your home!

Learn how energy-efficient honeycomb shades better insulate your Virginia Beach home

Like many other residents in Virginia Beach, you probably start racking up higher energy bills during summer when the weather turns hot, humid, and sunny. Should you sacrifice your comfort at home to lower the A/C and save a little money on the next electric bill? 

No, you shouldn’t — and with Hunter Douglas motorized shades, a sacrifice isn’t necessary. Hunter Douglas has perfected the shading design and technology for energy-efficient window treatments that insulate your home and reduce solar heat gain during summer. Not only that, but their curated collections of shades and blinds look stunning with any home décor. Keep reading to learn how Hunter Douglas shades can help lower your energy expenses this summer. 

Outdoor speakers from Triad and Origin Acoustics deliver high-performance sound to all your outdoor living spaces

Now is the time to start preparing your backyard, patio and pool deck for the warmer weather that’s on its way to Virginia Beach, VA. One of the best ways to gain more enjoyment from your outdoor living spaces is adding outdoor audio to listen to music while you swim, hang out with friends and family, and stargaze on warm nights. 

There are several options on the market for high-quality, weatherproof outdoor speakers. At WSC Smart Home Designers, we recommend solutions from Triad and Origin Acoustics. Keep reading to learn why!

Home automation provides proactive security solutions for safeguarding your property

If you’re like many homeowners in the Virginia Beach area, then home security is a priority for you. And you’re always looking for better ways to protect your property, family, pets and valuables. 

Smart security devices that proactively monitor your home and send real-time alerts during emergencies have already greatly expanded the capabilities of home security systems. Integrating security devices with a smart home automation platform is the next step. An integrated system allows you to access and manage all security devices in one place and utilize multiple  technologies to respond to invasions or other security events. 

Keep reading to learn two ways home automation provides more comprehensive protection for your Virginia home.