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LEARN HOW TO GAIN CONTROL USING PERSONAL AUTOMATION TOOLS

One intelligent control system can help you manage many different automated features within your home. As the number of smart tools in your home grows, you’ll find there comes a time when managing them all individually is no longer practical. This is where Control4 home automation comes in and makes things easier.

With Control4, you can merge all of your smart technologies into a single user-friendly control. The days of downloading multiple applications on your phone to operate various features around your home are over. If you appreciate the simplicity of a seamless experience, then consider a Control4 system for your Barrington, IL, residence.

Continue reading to learn more about how a personalized Control4 home automation system improves your day.

ENJOY THE FINEST OUTDOOR AUDIO EXPERIENCE WITH COASTAL SOURCE SPEAKERS 

Are you ready to experience concert-quality music in your own backyard? We know it's hard to imagine, considering the one-directional under-eaves speakers and portable Bluetooth speakers we've become accustomed to. But there is a better way.

At Avidia, we specialize in designing, installing, and servicing premium audio, video, and home automation solutions. We’re committed to providing our clients with uncompromised quality and home entertainment that exceeds their expectations. To accomplish this, we partner with Coastal Source, the premier manufacturer of outdoor audio and lighting that’s easy to control and lasts a lifetime.

Let’s explore how Coastal Source speakers transform your outdoor areas in Lake Forest, IL.

STAY CONNECTED WHEN IT MATTERS MOST WITH AVIDIA’S NETWORKING SOLUTIONS

The modern world is a connected world. If you’re like nearly half of the country, you interact with at least one smart device every month, but that number is likely much higher if your Glencoe, IL, home is a smart home. A recent Plume IQ study reports that the average house has over 20 connected devices! 

How can a homeowner manage to keep all of those devices up and running as intended? And how is it possible to prepare your home for additional devices as they’re inevitably added in the future? With a professionally designed and installed network and advanced networking solutions, your highly-connected home will have robust and reliable wired and wireless connections in every room. 

If you’re wondering if it’s time to consider a new or upgraded home network, keep reading below for three tell-tale home networking issues you can rectify with help from your friends at Avidia!

Enjoy the springtime to the fullest with our solutions!

Don’t you just love the beginning of a new season? Now that spring is here in Highland Park, IL, the sun is shining brighter, the birds seem to sing louder, and the colors of nature are more beautiful than ever. A great way to enjoy and celebrate these amazing sights is by hosting cookouts, pool parties, and movie nights under the stars with family and friends. 

To enjoy the best alfresco entertainment experience, however, you need to integrate the highest quality equipment. In this blog, we will explore the main elements you need to enjoy your outdoor speaker system to the fullest —take a look! 

SAVANT HOME AUTOMATION AND LIGHTING CONTROL WILL ENHANCE HOME AND HEALTH 

At Avidia, we integrate light into your smart home to enhance every room and optimize your lifestyle. That’s why we rely on Savant home automation and lighting control for most of our Lake Forest, IL, projects. But there is much more to lights and automation than most homeowners realize. 

Read on to learn how Savant lighting control systems lead to a better life for you and your family. 

Pick Outdoor Speakers That Withstand the Weather and Suit Your Needs

Outdoor audio can truly enhance your backyard, but choosing a speaker that will withstand the elements and meet your needs can be tricky. While looking around for a new outdoor audio system, there are a few things your new system must have as well as added features you may want. Keep reading to learn more about outdoor speakers and how to choose the best system for your Barrington, IL, home. 

Motorized Shades Will Save You Time, Energy & Money through the Winter and beyond 

Now that cold weather has made its way to Wilmette, IL, it is once again time to watch the temperature readings go down and the energy bills go up. Unless, of course, you own a smart home with an integrated climate control system. 

At Avidia, we have everything you need to keep your home warm and energy efficient through the cold months ahead. That means smart thermostats, automated lights, and even motorized shades. Best of all, these same devices will cool you down in the summer as well! 

In this article, we will explore the different ways that motorized shades will save you time, energy, and money through the winter months and beyond! 

The Savant App Provides an Easy-to-Use Interface for Smart Living

Are you considering entering the world of smart home living? Today, these homes offer unrivaled ease of living, managing your home with one touch, a voice command, or automated schedules. Would you like your shades to slowly rise, letting in the first morning light in your Winnetka, IL, home? 

Or, maybe you’d like to return at the end of a long day to beautiful landscape lights that illuminate when you pull into the driveway, doors that unlock, your “End of the Day” playlist streaming through your home and outdoor areas, and the spa heated. If you can envision it, we, at Avidia, can make it happen. 

We also know that technology that’s not easy to use quickly goes the way of the dodo. That’s why we partner with Savant home automation, a platform known for its ease of use and ability to automate homes of any size, including exclusive luxury estates and super yachts. In fact, they were the first home automation company that embraced mobile technology, enabling users to manage their homes from a smartphone app. 

Let’s explore their user-friendly interface and how we create customized smart homes that make life a little easier and a lot more enjoyable.

REINVENT YOUR LIVING EXPERIENCE WITH A CONTROL4 HALO REMOTE 

Imagine having one sleek remote that controls every device in your entire home, completely hassle-free. It’d bring a new level of convenience and luxury to everyday life, simplifying your daily routine with unrivaled levels of control.

If this sounds appealing, then you’ll want to meet Halo, Control4’s latest evolution of their universal remote. 

This device builds upon the legacy of previous models but adds a flair of its own. The Control4 Halo remote is more user-friendly and customizable; plus it has a more reliable signal, backlit buttons, and a voice-control feature. Keep reading to learn more about the two new Halo remotes that you can bring to your Highland Park, IL, home by working with a Control4 dealer.

Is a Media Room or Home Theater Better for You and Your Family?

When looking for the ultimate entertainment space for your home, there are two options that you’ll undoubtedly run into—home theaters and media rooms. Both audio-video powerhouses are trending, with each offering unique features. 

At Avidia, we specialize in premier audio video and home automation integration, becoming the leading technology integrator in Chicagoland over the last 12 years. We’ve watched the home entertainment landscape change as new technology emerged, creating new possibilities once limited to high-end commercial movie theaters. Let’s explore what they bring to the table and which might be right for your home in Lake Forest, IL.