Home automation has been around for years, and the technology for it keeps getting increasingly impressive. Smart home systems can transform your day-to-day tasks and leisure in a myriad of ways. From easier control of your AV systems to proactive security solutions, there’s technology now available to transform your lifestyle.

Curious how home automation can transform your home in Naples, FL, and the surrounding area? Keep reading to find out.

You may think the purpose of window shades is simple: to affect the amount of sunlight that comes into your home. That is what they do, but they also offer much more for your home and day-to-day lifestyle.

With the Southwest Florida summer coming up, you’ll want shades to bring lovely sunlight into your home but also help keep it cool. Did you also know they can protect your furniture and artwork? Here’s what you can do with motorized window shades and why they’re beneficial for you, your family, your Naples home, and your belongings.

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.

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.