Home surveillance systems have been around for decades, and for just as long they’ve consisted of mostly the same components—cameras, sensors of various sorts, alarm panels, and storage for your recordings.

As the years have passed and home security systems have become more secure, all of these components have become progressively more sophisticated (many newer systems have cameras that benefit from machine learning and analytics to more effectively reduce false alarms or focus on surveilling key areas of your home), but the basics haven’t changed much.

However, there have been advances in other areas of smart home technology that have helped our customers in Naples, FL introduce one key component to their home surveillance system that improves it far beyond what traditional ones can offer—a Control4 system.

Controlling the light in your home means taking control of your mood, your productivity, your finances, and your safety—all major concerns for the modern homeowner.

Lutron has remained the industry leader in lighting control systems since they developed the first rotary dimmer switch in 1961.

That revolutionary invention, which allowed just a sliver of control over the brightness of a single room, has served as a launchpad for the development of a vast range of technologically advanced lighting control systems and services that are available to increase the convenience, efficiency, and security of your Naples home.

If you are the type of person that loves form and function equally and tends to like "less is more" as a design ethos, you’ll take interest in this blog.

Some people get frustrated with their audio and video setups. Why? Often, folks add components piecemeal rather than completely replacing a system. The result may be a smattering of different remote controls, cable or satellite boxes, streaming devices, and stereo systems that don’t all work the same way and don’t have complementary features.

Most people's homes are likely setup this way. Perhaps you are looking at a significant remodel or buying a new home. Instead of taking all your current equipment with you, consider a new system that allows every type of AV entertainment to be accessed in every room of your new abode. Intrigued? Let AVL Pro, your local Crestron dealer in Naples, FL, show you the simplicity of an AV distribution system.

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With the prevalence of smart home devices available today, chances are if you are remodeling or building a new home, smart technology and automation are high on your list of "must-haves" for your new residence. With all the devices available from your local big-box store or Amazon, should you go the do-it-yourself (DIY) route?

DIY is certainly an option, but AVL Pro believes you will get more satisfaction and use out of your system with an integrated approach, the type offered by Control4 home automation solutions. Why? Because a Control4 system is specifically designed to make all the smart home technology in your Naples, FL home work better together.

There is no better time to consider home automation than when you are designing your new home, and that’s why it’s critical to bring in a professional like AVL Pro early in the process. Read on to see why.