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Smart Home Automation and AV in Deerfield, Illinois

Avidia gives Deerfield and North Shore families one simple way to run the whole house with smart home automation. Whether you're relaxing in the family room or sitting at a gate at O'Hare, you can manage smart devices from your phone.

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Serving the North Shore since 2010 · Control4 Pinnacle Dealer · Office in nearby Northbrook

Run Your Entire Home From One App

How many apps does it take to get your house ready for the evening? With a Control4 smart home system, the answer is one. Your lights, thermostat, music, and cameras all respond to the same app and the same remote. You stop hunting for the right controller, and everyone in the house knows how to use it. That simplicity follows you out the door too. You can adjust the heat from the office or turn on the porch lights before you pull into the driveway.

Most of our clients start with a few everyday scenes. A Goodbye button turns off the lights and locks the doors as you leave. Arrival lighting welcomes you home after dark. Vacation mode keeps the house looking lived in while you're away. The system behind these scenes can be complex, but your side of it stays simple. We also keep your walls clean during the smart home installation process, with a few well-placed keypads in place of a crowded bank of switches.

Prefer another platform? We also design and support Crestron and Savant systems. Josh.ai is available too, for homes that want natural voice control.

Control4 app controlling lights, music, climate and cameras in a Deerfield smart home

Music in Every Room, and Out Back Too

Whole-home audio plays your favorite music wherever you want it, all from the same Control4 app you already use.

One app for every room.

Play music in a single room or the whole house without switching apps.

Speakers that disappear.

In-ceiling and in-wall speakers sit flush with your finished walls, so the room looks exactly as your designer intended.

Sound for the backyard.

Patio and poolside speakers keep the music going during summer get-togethers.

Room-by-room control.

Each zone plays self-contained audio, so music in the kitchen won't wake the baby upstairs.

Sonos welcome.

Already love Sonos? We can build it into your system so your playlists come along with your new AV installation.

Ready for Chicago winters.

Our outdoor speakers are made to handle freezing January nights and humid July afternoons year after year.

Home theater installation with tiered seating and a large projection screen

Home Theater Installation for Deerfield Homes

Some families want a true cinema. Others want a better movie night in the multi-purpose room they already use. Many Deerfield homes have basements, which make a natural spot for a dedicated theater. Wherever you watch, your lights and shades can dim on their own when the movie starts, and anyone in the family can run it with one touch. Learn more about our approach to a custom home theater installation.

Dedicated TheaterMedia RoomFamily Room Upgrade
Best forMovie lovers who want a real cinema at homeFamilies who want big impact in a shared roomHomes where the TV room is also the living room
ScreenProjector with a large cinema screenLarge TV or short-throw projectorTV mounted above the fireplace
SoundDolby Atmos, which places sound overhead as well as around you, plus acoustic panels that keep sound in the roomSurround sound with in-wall speakersHidden in-ceiling speakers
Lighting & controlLights and shades that adjust automatically when the movie startsLighting scenes for movie night or game dayOne remote for the TV and lights

The Systems Working Behind the Scenes

Lighting Control

Lutron lighting control creates the perfect illumination for every room with a single tap. A bright scene works for homework at the kitchen island. A softer one sets the mood for dinner with friends. Schedules turn your exterior and landscape lights on at dusk, so you never come home to a dark driveway. As a Lutron Platinum Dealer, we plan lighting around how each room gets used, from early mornings in the kitchen to late nights in the theater.

Motorized Shades

Motorized shades from Lutron and Hunter Douglas open and close quietly on a schedule or with one button. Solar tracking lowers them as afternoon light moves across your windows, protecting floors and furniture from fading. In winter, south-facing shades can rise during the day to let the sun warm your rooms, then lower at night to hold that heat inside. Privacy shades come down at sunset without anyone walking from window to window.

Networking and Wi-Fi

Every part of your smart home relies on a strong home network. We design whole-home Wi-Fi that reaches the far corners of your property, including detached garages and the back of the yard. When your home network is solid, streaming stops stalling and your automation responds the moment you ask. Think of it as the foundation the rest of your system stands on. We build it with room to grow as your family adds devices.

From First Conversation to Long-Term Support

  1. Consultation and walkthrough. We learn how your household lives day to day and who needs access to the home.
  2. Design that works with your project team. Building new or planning a major renovation? We coordinate with your builder and architect so the plan fits the project from day one.
  3. Careful installation. We treat finished homes with care and offer retrofit options for existing homes.
  4. Takeovers of existing systems. Bought a home with Control4 already in place? We can take it over and make it work for you.
  5. Ongoing support. Our service plans include proactive maintenance and remote support, with priority scheduling when you need a technician on site.

Your system is supported from our office in nearby Northbrook. As a home automation company, we serve the North Shore communities and the northern suburbs. We don't take projects within the City of Chicago.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which communities around Deerfield does Avidia serve?

We serve Deerfield and the communities right around it. Our team regularly works in Bannockburn, Riverwoods, Highland Park, Northbrook, and Lincolnshire. Our full service area covers the North Shore and the northern suburbs.

How quickly can a technician reach a Deerfield home if our Control4 system stops working?

Service plan members get priority scheduling, and our remote support lets us fix many issues without a visit. When a technician needs to come out, our Northbrook office is a short drive from Deerfield.

Can Control4 be added to an older Deerfield ranch or split-level without opening up walls?

Yes, in most cases. Common retrofit approaches include:

  • Wireless keypads and dimmers that swap in for your existing switches, with battery-powered shades for the windows
  • Running new wiring through basements and attics, which many ranches and split-levels make easy to reach
What is the best way to protect a North Shore home from frozen pipes or leaks while we travel?
  1. Place leak and temperature sensors near water heaters and along exterior walls.
  2. Add an automatic water shutoff that closes the main line when a leak is detected.
  3. Check your thermostat remotely during cold snaps.

With Control4, all of this lives in the same app you use for everything else.

How much does whole-home automation typically cost for a North Shore home?

Three things shape the cost. The first is the size of your home. Next is how many rooms you want to include. The last is whether the work is new construction or a retrofit. A consultation gives you a clear plan and price based on your home and goals.

Can our property manager or housekeeper have access without full control of the system?

Yes. Each person can get user-level permissions that limit what they control, along with their own access code. Entry logs show who came and went, so you keep oversight from anywhere.

What is the best room for a home theater in a house without a dedicated space?

A basement works best for light control and sound isolation. A bonus room offers privacy away from the main living areas. A family room is the most convenient, though daylight can be harder to manage. The deciding factor is usually how well you can darken the room.

We bought a Deerfield home with an existing Control4 system. Can Avidia take it over?

Yes. We start with a full audit of your system, then update the software and reprogram it around how your family lives. Learn more about our system takeovers.

Book Your Deerfield Smart Home Consultation

Getting started with a home automation system is easy. It begins with a short call to talk through your goals, followed by a walkthrough of your home. We serve Deerfield and the surrounding North Shore from our office in nearby Northbrook.

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(847) 868-9200