Home Automation: Control Your Home from Your iOS Device

We’re still nearly 50 years away from the future as envisioned by The Jetsons cartoon series (set in 2062, for you trivia buffs). However, we do have mobile devices that George and his family could never have imagined. Increasingly, we are able to remotely control more things in our home – whether from across the room or across the country – from our smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices.

What Can Home Automation Systems Do?

Today’s home automation systems let us control the lighting, temperature, locks, draperies, fans and even automatic pet feeders from our iPhones, iPads and other mobile devices while we’re at work, away for the weekend or just out running errands. These can be a real energy saver if you left the lights or other electronics on. They can even give you peace of mind if you forgot to lock the door or set the alarm.

But you don’t have to be away from home to benefit from the convenience. Forget to turn a light, TV or computer off before going to bed? No problem. Just hit a button on your phone or tablet.

Control Your Media Center or Home Theater with One Button

Since many of our customers have media centers and home theaters, we know how convenient is to be able to control everything in the room without having to get up and disturb everyone else watching a movie or sporting event. Why have a dozen remotes when your smartphone can be the only remote you need — and you already have it with you all the time? You can change the TV channel, select different music, close or open the blinds, turn the lights up or down, adjust the temperature and much more from your mobile device. It gives you more time to enjoy the entertainment and focus on your guests.

Like any technology, we know that the number of choices can be daunting and sometimes confusing to customers. Our experienced AV professionals at Custom Audio Video are extremely knowledgeable about the top-of-the-line home automation products we carry. Our showroom is open Monday through Friday and on weekends by appointment, and our team would be delighted to help you determine which system will best fit your needs.

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