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Learn the Ins and Outs of Home Automation

Control4 Home Automation, Control4 Home Automation Monmouth County, NJ,

Tutorial Videos from Our Media Library Make Control4 Automation Even Easier

Smart home automation can include a fully-programmed home with every smart solution available — smart lighting, climate control, and multi-room audio, to name a few, or it can simply be a room in your home with one smart technology solution you love, such as motorized shades. No matter the scope of your home automation needs, Control4 brings personalized and scalable control to homeowners in Monmouth County and the surrounding areas.

One of the most important aspects of a home automation system is the user interface, or the screen you use to operate and manage the technologies in your home. Your New Jersey home will shine thanks to Control4 home automation not only because it’s sophisticated and creates a luxurious ambiance, but because it’s easy to control as well.

In our media gallery, we have a wealth of informative tutorial videos for products from Control4, Savant, Nest, Lutron, and Sonos. In each, you can learn basic and advanced navigation tips and tricks that allow you to operate your smart technologies to their utmost potential.

Keep reading below to learn how to use the latest operating system from Control4, OS 3.

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Explore the Possibilities of Outdoor Entertainment with New Technologies

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It’s All Possible, From the Sonos Move to Pop-Up Theaters

We’ve written about the importance of professional home network installations in the past. Going a step further, adding wireless access points outdoors, and extending your network allows you to enjoy your outdoor entertainment spaces in brand new ways.

Since many of us are finding ourselves at home more often than ever before, why not make the most of the time spent at your Bergen County home and consider improving your outdoor entertainment setup?

From powerful, Wi-Fi enabled Sonos speakers to pop-up outdoor movie screens and portable projectors, it’s all possible with a strong home network setup and the right equipment. Read on to learn more.

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Enjoy Outdoor Spaces More Than Ever With a Robust Home Network Setup

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Strong and Secure Wi-Fi Networks Let You Do More Throughout Your Morris County, NJ, Home

The weather is getting nicer this time of year, and many of us are spending more time outdoors. When we head to our outdoor spaces, there’s no need to leave our favorite devices indoors due to a weak or lacking signal. An expanded home network setup can keep you connected everywhere in your Morris County home, indoors and outside.

The more smart devices you bring into your home, the more sophisticated your network should be in order to handle the traffic securely. From smartphones and gaming consoles to home theaters and outdoor TVs streaming your favorite movies, your network should support every device without experiencing strain or causing your family frustration.

Keep reading to learn more about the possibilities a strong Wi-Fi network setup can bring to your outdoor and indoor spaces.

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Home Network Installations—Powerful Performance During COVID-19

Home Network Installation, Home Network Installation New York City, NY,

Improve Your New York City Home with a Professionally Installed Network from Intra Home Systems

Most people throughout New York City are relying on their networks more than ever now that Covid-19 precautions have limited their work, school, and entertainment options to home. Along with added bandwidth requirements for dealing with e-lectures, video conferences and video streaming, this also means dealing with greater interference between networks working overtime in a crowded metropolis.

Normal operations will likely not resume for a while, even as city-wide restrictions ease up. No matter the circumstances, you need disruption-free service that meets the high standards of our new normal. You need a home networking installation that couples a strong Wi-Fi network with a managed network solution to deliver the cutting-edge performance you demand.

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Protect Your Home with Remote System Management

Remote System Management, Remote System Management New York City, NY,

Our Client Care Program Solves Issues Remotely, Before You’re Even Aware of Them

With the coronavirus (COVID-19) issues restricting normal movement, keeping kids at home, and encouraging work-from-home situations, your home network is likely under more strain. Distance learning, conducting video meetings, and increased reliance on entertainment will demand more from your network than ever before.

In these difficult times, Intra Home Systems can help. Our networking professionals can assess your network performance, detect problem areas, and recommend and install the system that will provide you a hassle-free connected experience in your New York City home. Read on to learn more about how remote system management can be useful not just now, but in the future, for your smart home systems.

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2 Home Lighting Control Systems You Need to Check Out

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There’s a wide variety of home lighting control systems on the market, but if you’re looking for the best products out there that are going to provide you the level of flexibility and reliability that you need in your life, then there is only one brand you need to consider—Lutron.

Lutron has long been known as a leader in the smart home industry. We recently installed a home lighting control system made by Lutron into one of our customer’s homes in New York City, NY, and they absolutely love it—Lutron is always a hit with families of all shapes and sizes (and in all smart homes).

There are two products in particular that stand out—Lutron HomeWorks, and Lutron RadioRA 2. Here’s what they are and why we recommend them.

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3 Reasons You Should Consider Automated Window Treatments

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Improve Your New York City Home with This Technology Solution

Imagine controlling the natural light within your New York City, NY home automatically, or with the simple press of a button on an elegant keypad that matches your decor. It’s possible with automated window treatments from one of our preferred partners, Lutron.

Lutron has a long history in the lighting industry, beginning with the invention of the solid-state dimmer in 1959. From there, Lutron continued its innovation streak into another aspect of lighting and lighting control – automated window treatments. As a result, controlling both daylight and electric light became a widespread reality for homeowners everywhere.

Keep reading to learn how automated window treatments can help you improve your NYC home while bringing incredible comfort and convenience to your everyday life.

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