Resources
Short, practical articles on planning and living with a smart home in the greater Phoenix area.
Motorized Shades in Arizona: Battery or Wired, and What Changes the Price
2026-09-29
Battery or wired, and what actually moves the scope from window to window. Here is how we think through motorized shades for an Arizona home.
What a Control4 Dealer Actually Does on a New Build in Arizona
2026-09-15
If a Control4 dealer is part of your new build, here is what we actually do on site, from the framing walk with the builder to the day the system gets programmed.
Camera Placement for Arizona Sun and Glare
2026-09-03
A security camera that cannot see clearly is not doing its job, and in Arizona, sun angle and glare are the most common reason a camera fails at exactly the moment it matters.
Turning a Bonus Room Into a Home Theater
2026-09-03
Homes here rarely have basements, which means the bonus room upstairs, the spare bedroom, or the room over the garage is usually where the home theater actually goes. It works well, once a few things are handled deliberately rather than left to chance.
The Prewire Checklist for a New Build in Greater Phoenix
2026-09-03
Wire is cheap during construction and expensive to add after drywall goes up. If you are building a new home in the greater Phoenix area, here is what to think through before framing is closed in.
Control4 Remotes and App Options, Explained
2026-09-03
One of the first questions homeowners ask before a Control4 install is simple: how do I actually control this thing day to day? The answer is that Control4 gives you several ways, and most households end up using a mix of all of them without thinking much about it.
Monsoon Season Surge Protection for Home Electronics
2026-09-03
A single monsoon storm can take out a TV, a network switch, or an entire equipment rack in one strike, and it happens every summer across the Valley.
Why Block Wall Homes Get WiFi Dead Zones (and How to Fix It)
2026-09-03
If one end of your house has great WiFi and the other end barely connects, block wall construction is very likely the reason, not your internet provider.
