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Wednesday, March 24, 2010

CONTROL4 Keypads - Did You Know?



CONTROL 4  keypads make home automation control easier and more affordable than ever before. Choose from the simplicity of our 2- Button Keypad, 3-Button Keypad, the flexibility of our 6-Button Keypad. Whichever configuration you choose, you'll get easy installation, an intuitive interface with the Control4 system, standard Decora®, and wireless or wired options.
Keypads - Unlock the power of customizable, preset, one-touch control functionality with our elegant Keypads.

Did  you know that the buttons on Control4 keypads can be programmed to control anything integrated into the system?  With a Control4 keypad next to the front door, if you press one  button it can turn off all the lights and TV’s in the house.  It can also bring the temperature down to an away state as well as may other events.  Control4 has 3 models of keypads.  They have the 2 button, 3 button and 6 button keypads.  Many customers like the 6 button keypads that we put next to their bedside.  One button turns the lights on in the room to a bright scene.  One button sets the lights to a dimmer “romance” scene.  Another button turns  on the TV to a favorite channel and double tapping that button turns it back off.  We have a button that lights up a very dim “path to bath” for those times in the middle of the night that you have to get to the bathroom but don’t want to shock your eyes with bright lights.  Another button is a sleep timer for the TV.  One tap is 30 minutes, two taps is 1 hour and 3 taps is cancel.  The last button can be a house goodnight button that turns off all the lights inside the house as well as all of the TVs. 
            There is no limit to what you can control with these buttons.  It all depends on what other Control4 devices you have.  If you would like to control your HVAC system, just swap out your thermostats with Control4 ones.  If you would like to integrate your alarm system, we just need to confirm that your panel is compatible and we can wire it in.  Control4 switches and dimmers can replace your existing ones with no addition wiring. 
Another great spot for a keypad is inside the front door.  One button can set a welcome scene for those times that you are coming home with guests and you don’t want to have to walk around the house turning lights on.  We can also integrate music with this button on the double tap.  Another button can just be what we call a global path scene.  These are just the lights in the house that help with getting around.  Instead of turning all the lights on in the house, it just turns on only the lights you need.  Another button can be the before mentioned away button.  This will turn off all lights and TVs in the house and can even arm your alarm system.  The temperature can drop a few degrees too. 
If you are interested in Control4 keypads, just contact us for more info or see link below….

Friday, February 26, 2010

Control 4 on "The View" on ABC

Control4 on "The View" on ABC


Dr. Gadgets just came back from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas and shows us the coolest gadgets there. One of his favorite Gadgets is the Electronic lock set by  Kwikset that works with Control 4 systems. These locks are designed to be integrated with a whole house automation system.  The only way to get in the house is if you have the right combination.  You can store up to 30 programmed codes in this Kwikset to do almost anything. When it comes to innovation Kwikset has smart code technology....... it's SMART, SIMPLE & SECURE.

 I have never been burglarized but I always have the fear that one day while I am away that it might happen. If only I had a way to check if someone has entered my home (with the correct combination of course). With Kwikset's locking mechanism I will get an automatic email to my phone. But how will the Burglar get the right combination....? They can't!

Want to keep track when your kids are coming and going?? Well, with this locking mechanism it will send you a email to your phone as soon as someone unlocks the door.

The babysitter is coming to watch the kids.... you can program a code for that day only so she can get in .

Your system will be programmed to do all sorts of activities with the Kwikset.  So when you are coming home from a long day at work, as soon as you put your code into the Kwikset it will automatically turn your lights on, adjust the thermostate to room temperature and even play music in your home system.

Your just about to fall asleep... and you can't remember if you locked the door. No problem, just pick up your TV remote control and lock the front door from your bedroom.... you don't even have to get out of bed.

*** Consumer Digest Magazine awarded Kwikset the Best Buy rating in the February 2010 issue called "Peace of Mind"

This new piece of hardware equipment provides homeowners with the new most innovative security at a price people can afford.

Where can I get one???        www.audiovideoinvasion.com

For a dealer near you check out    www.control4.com