Smart Home Automation
Systems for music, video, lights, climate and security have become more intelligent enabling you to easily operate them from a smart phone, tablet, keypad, or touch panel using a smart home automation system. Effortlessly listen to your favorite music from any area of the home with a single button press or set the lights and shades to create ambiance for entertaining in your open concept kitchen and living area. From your mobile device while at home in Highland Park or away you can view surveillance cameras, unlock the door if your child forgets the key, or set the temperature. Smart home technology adds convenience, comfort, and peace of mind. It’s pretty cool too! Solutions available for new construction and existing homes.
Integrated Systems
Avidia specializes in integration of multiple systems that can be either just monitored and able to create alerts (flood detection, temperature monitoring i.e. wine cellar or freeze alert, surveillance system) or fully controlled (security and access control systems including gates and garage overhead doors, climate, lighting, pool and spa, lawn sprinkler, blinds and shades). There are multiple choices when it comes to user interface devices whether you're using a Crestron or Control4 system. They come in form of handheld remote controls, in-wall or wireless touch panels and mobile device applications (for iPhone, iPad and the like). That means you can easily control your home from within or on the go.
Lighting Control
A custom-tailored home lighting control system allows you to change the mood of any area of your Wilmette home to suit the occasion. Whether watching TV, dining or entertaining, one press of a button can create the ideal atmosphere you desire. For example, press ‘Goodnight’ to turn all your lights off or ‘Pathway’ to light the way downstairs. In a smart home automation system, smart lighting control also contributes to a safe environment by linking with the security system to turn all lights on if uninvited activity is detected. Lighting control systems save energy. New construction or upgrade - let us create a lighting solution perfect for you.
Motorized Window Treatments
With motorized window treatments you can easily adjust the amount of daylight in your home to increase comfort, save energy, and protect interiors. Motorized shading and drapery transforms harsh glare into soft pleasing light, enhances privacy while preserving exterior views, reduces solar heat gain, provides UV protection of expensive furnishings and artwork, and provides the ability to change daytime into nighttime for restful sleep with the simple press of a button. Clients and designers have hundreds of window treatment fabric and color options available to compliment any décor.
Climate Control
Smart climate control makes it easy for you to set the perfect temperature in your Winnetka, Illinois home regardless of the season or other conditions. Create a comfortable environment by making adjustments from the same touch screen you use to control your lights, shades, and home av. Monitor and control your thermostats from a mobile device if you left your AC blasting when you left home or turn up the heat before you return on a cold day. Heating and cooling your home can be expensive and our climate control solutions save you energy with programmed settings and integration to a home automation system.
Pool/Spa Control
An automated pool or spa system provides added convenience and enjoyment whether it’s your primary or second residence. No more running outside to see if the pool is the right temperature. You can turn on the heater or the cleaner as you drive home so your pool or spa is ready for you to take a dip after work or the long journey to get to your vacation home. Maintenance is easier and equipment life is extended with preset programming for pumps, cleaners, lighting, waterfalls, temperature and monitoring. Operate water features including fountains and waterfalls from the same control interface or have them intelligently programmed to suit your lifestyle.
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Home Control:
If your coffee table is cluttered with six remote controls - and you can’t figure out which ones you need to use to get your Apple TV to work - we’ve got your solution! Smart home control puts an end to remote overload. With one intelligent, reliable and user-friendly device, anyone in your family can operate the entertainment system, lights, thermostats, shades, security, and more.
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Motorized Shading and Drapery:
With motorized window treatments you can easily adjust the amount of daylight in your Glencoe, Illinois home to increase comfort, save energy, and protect interiors. Motorized shading and drapery transforms harsh glare into soft pleasing light, enhances privacy while preserving exterior views, reduces solar heat gain, provides UV protection of expensive furnishings and artwork, and provides the ability to change daytime into nighttime for restful sleep. Clients and designers have hundreds of window treatment fabric and color options available to compliment any décor.
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Networking:
A network is a home’s central nervous system for all communications and control. We’ll help lay a solid and reliable foundation that’s robust for today’s technology and for tomorrow’s. We will work with you to find a complete networking solution that satisfies all of your system needs including your TV, telephone, high-end audio, security, control system and mobile devices that are connected on the network in a smart home.
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Mobile Control:
Imagine added convenience using your mobile phone or tablet as a remote for easy control of your smart home automation system. Control multiple locations, such as a primary residence, vacation home and office, from a single, intuitive graphical interface that provides real-time status of room temperature, shade position and lighting levels.
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Lighting Control:
Lighting control allows you to change the mood of any area of your home to suit the occasion. Whether watching TV, dining or entertaining, one press of a button can create the ideal atmosphere you desire. For example, press ‘Goodnight’ to turn all your lights off or “Pathway” to light the way downstairs. Increase safety by linking with the security system to turn all lights on if uninvited activity is detected. Lighting control systems save energy.
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Energy Management:
With real-time monitoring, you can have a dashboard display of your home’s energy usage to see where it’s being used efficiently or inefficiently whether you’re home or away. Control systems optimize energy consumption while maintaining comfort. Easily access and make adjustments of your electrical, water, and gas usage to save energy. See calculated savings and the reduction in your carbon footprint in response to your adjustments from dimming lights or lowering the temperature.
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Security and Surveillance:
A safe and secure home for your family needs to be smart enough to alert you when you’re home or away. Preview streaming video from security cameras right on your touch screen display or iPad®, iPhone® or Android™ device. At home, use your touch screen as a video intercom system so you can see who's at the door. While you're away, disarm alarm systems to let in the housekeeper or babysitter, then activate it as soon as they leave.
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Entry Systems:
Our entry systems can be standalone or integrated into your phone system so that when someone rings the doorbell, your phone rings. You can pick up to speak to the visitor, or press a button to open the gate. Add video capability, and you can see who’s there. Or program your doorbell to pause the music system or provide notification on your TV so you never miss a ring. Access can be controlled with magnetic door locks, biometric fingerprint access, and perimeter barriers such as gate control.
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Centralized Distribution:
Centralized Distribution allows for complete control and connectivity of your home technology for every room, every application and every budget. The power of total integrated control and seamless connectivity all manifest from one centralized hub. Your home’s beauty is enhanced with less wall clutter and equipment spread throughout. System expansion is easy; every room and each smart device is simply another node on the network which is the backbone of the home.
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Solar Panels:
Create an eco-friendly home and reduce electricity costs by harnessing the true power of the sun with solar energy. Residential solar panels or solar modules are used as a component to a larger photovoltaic (PV) system to generate and supply electricity to residential applications throughout the home including lights, HVAC, appliances and other electrical devices. This renewable energy solution is reliable and will reduce your ever-rising utility bills and almost no impact on the global climate.
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Security and Surveillance:
A safe and secure home for your family needs to be smart enough to alert you when you’re home or away. Preview streaming video from security cameras right on your touch screen display or iPad®, iPhone® or Android™ device. At home, use your touch screen as a video intercom system so you can see who's at the door. While you're away, disarm alarm systems to let in the housekeeper or babysitter, then activate it as soon as they leave.
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