Learn How Smart Window Treatments Offer Seamless Control and Convenience

In some of our previous blogs about smart shades, we discussed how they add beauty and unique ambiance to your home. Window treatments by Lutron and Hunter Douglas come in many styles, so you’re sure to find the perfect one to match your home design motif and even elevate it. However, lest we forget, motorized shades are . . . well . . . motorized! You control them seamlessly by tapping an icon.

In addition to elevating the beauty of your home in Maui, HI, they elevate your lifestyle and make living easy. This blog delves into the smart and automated features of motorized shades. Keep reading to see why smart window treatments are the perfect additions to your life and home.

Take Movie Watching to the Next Level with These Home Theater System Upgrades

The home theater craze is in full swing this year. And it should be! Since people are spending more time at home, they need a way to enjoy a complete movie-theater experience where they are. Some homeowners think they can install a home theater on their own. They get an “A” for effort, but unfortunately, the end-product doesn’t usually align with their grand vision. While they may have mounted a 4K TV and installed a soundbar, the movie-theater experience falls flat. 

Whether you aren’t happy with your DIY theater or you don’t have one at all, Control Freaks Hawaii knows how to create the private cinema space of your dreams in your Wailea, HI, home. Read our blog to learn about important home theater system upgrades that make you feel like you’re at the movies.

Take the Power of High-Quality Audio and Video Outside

We live in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Why wouldn’t we want to optimize our outdoor spaces when we experience warm weather for most of the year? 2020 was the year Maui, HI homeowners asked themselves if their outdoor living space offered the same entertainment options they had inside their homes. If the answer was no, they brought the power of an outdoor entertainment system to their backyards.

Bringing the right audio and video equipment to your backyard can help you make pool days and nights by the firepit more memorable and enjoyable. Keep reading to find out what smart technology you need to turn your backyard into a brand-new entertainment space.

Simplify technology to your new meeting space

For many Kona business owners, this year has presented a unique opportunity. Of course, the stresses that arise from a new remote workforce may have caused some anxiety, but once adjusted, you're able to get back on track. And while your staff is away, it's the perfect time to upgrade your conference room.

Crestron is the perfect addition to any modern conference room design. The smart technology leader has been simplifying operations and meeting set up for 50 years, and their latest systems continue to improve workdays throughout the country.

At Control Freaks Hawaii, we want to simplify your boardroom technology. Here’s how Crestron helps. 

Live well, enjoy simplicity, and relax in your Kihei home.

Smart home control isn’t the world of tomorrow -- it’s available today. And it’s helping save many locals the hassle of dealing with complex technology. When you integrate your technology, it’s easy to enjoy AV, light control, and more with the touch of a button.

With a few swipes on a connected iPad or control device, you can transform the way your home looks and feels. Enhance wellness, bolster security, and enjoy smart ways to get the most out of a simple lifestyle.

Want to learn more about smart technologies and how they can enhance your Kihei, HI home? Find out by reading below.

Use Smart Home Technology to Reduce Energy Waste on Your Property

Did you know that Americans spend a combined $130 billion a year on wasted energy? If that made your jaw drop the same way it made ours, don’t worry. We’re here to help, and we know exactly how you can reduce the amount of energy wasted in your Lahaina, HI home.

Whole-home automation can increase your property’s convenience and security, but did you know that it can make your house more energy-efficient, too? It’s an added benefit that puts your mind at ease while making a small difference for the environment and your monthly electricity bill. 

In this blog, you’ll learn how to use whole home automation to reduce your carbon footprint and make your living space energy efficient. Let’s get started.

Consistent Connection at Home Has Never Been More Important

2020 is not the year for slow-moving internet. On top of more people working remotely than ever before, all Hawaii public schools are required to participate in virtual learning this year. You’re already learning how to juggle all the responsibilities of your job on top of helping your children adapt to virtual learning. Spotty Wi-Fi is the last thing you need to be dealing with during your workday.

Your home network is the backbone of successful remote work and learning, and without it, you’ll struggle to keep up. If you already know that your home networking could use a boost, our team highly recommends Ubiquiti’s UniFi.

In this blog post, we’ll unpack how Ubiquiti’s UniFi gives you the Wi-Fi connection your Maui, HI home needs to handle remote work and virtual learning.

Don’t Leave These Spaces Out of Your Whole-Home Audio Setup!

Many times, when people talk about distributed audio, they are referring to a multi-room setup that transmits sound to common areas, home theaters and bedrooms. Even if your audio only reaches a few spaces — your living room, media room, upstairs entertainment area and primary bedroom, for example — you’re still not getting end-to-end, whole-home audio.

Ready to take your AV distribution to the next level? We suggest adding sound to more rooms, even some that many homeowners bypass during their initial audio installation, like the recommendations you’ll find soon. Curious? Read on to learn more!

A Few Tips to Bring You That Next-Level Look

If you’re still passing most of your days at home, you deserve spaces that look and feel less confining. We can’t think of a more relaxing place to retreat than an attractive entertainment area that lets you escape after a long day.

Some home theater designs we’ve seen lately bypass the traditional look or customize it to meet the customer’s aesthetic. While many people still envision the single-screen concept with clean rows of cineplex-style chairs, 2020’s media spaces invite us to get creative for Makena, HI, clients and make truly memorable projects along the way. Curious to see what you can implement in your theater? Read on!

Whether you’re looking to create a bright and festive atmosphere or something cool and subdued, installing the right lighting technology and user system can make it happen.

Smart lighting can have an immediate impact on the quality of your life as well as the value of your home. It can also ensure a level of security, save you money on energy bills, and make life all the more convenient.

In-home lighting control systems, designed and integrated by Control Freaks in Maui, HI, can be accessed through the smart device of your choice whether it be your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. With this kind of sophisticated lighting setup, you’re guaranteed to give your family and friends a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

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After months of staying at home, some of us are finally starting to return to work, even if it’s just part time. As a Kona, Hawaii business owner, you face a lot of pressure to maintain a pleasant work environment, now that the physical office is back into focus.

Prospects, clients, contractors and visitors will start to trickle in more often as travel opens up. Their first impression could make or break a deal or an employment contract, and your building’s lighting can influence how someone might perceive your space.

One of our favorite ways to enhance any building’s comfort, convenience, wellness and modernity is by implementing motorized shades. They save energy while also fulfilling your lighting design goals. Though they look unassuming and are usually relegated to the bottom of your commercial project to-do list, we’ve found some surprising reasons that you should add automated window treatments to your building this quarter.

SEE ALSO: Let’s Debunk Some Motorized Window Treatment Myths!

Although we all appreciate our breezy, balmy island, we know how warm it can get during the summertime, often uncomfortably so. Those who don’t have a smart home will have a much more difficult task managing the heat. For example, they might have to walk around the house turning on fans or lowering shades - a bothersome, time-consuming task if you have a large or multi-level Lahaina home.

Facilitate your most luxurious island life with a little help from smart home technology. We install convenient tools like climate control that let you manage temperatures from your phone or with your voice. Motorized shades will stabilize temperatures throughout the day (No more mid-afternoon heat waves!) and help you lower energy bills. And you can stay cool by the pool or patio with automated fans and fun pool setting controls. Learn how these technologies coexist to give you a comfortable, energy-efficient Hawaii residence or vacation home.

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You’ve spent more time this year looking at your four walls than you usually do, and sometimes that view gets a bit stale. During these last few months, many homeowners have seen their Kona, Hawaii, homes in a completely new light: The increased exposure caused many of us to explore upgrade opportunities, paint the walls a different color, or look into a higher-performance internet service.

You might assume -- and reasonably so -- that adding technology might clutter or otherwise mar your smart home design. But when we look more closely, you’ll find that strategic use does wonders for your design goals, whether you’re fond of traditional looks or ultra-modern themes. We’ll explain how integrated technology, when well designed, improves how your residence functions AND looks.

SEE ALSO: Still Stuck at Home? Don’t Miss These Outdoor Entertainment Ideas!

Minimize Wires

We can all agree that so much feels uncertain right now. However, one element that everyone can control is their home security. Though stats generally reported lower crime throughout the pandemic, increased home time drove bigger investments in DIY and professional smart home security products in April and May.

One of the risks that perpetuates Lahaina, HI, homeowners’ vulnerability to crime is a lack of accurate information. Many of these assumptions find their way into our thoughts and practices, deluding us into believe we’re safer than we are, or that specific circumstances will protect us when they will, in fact, endanger us. If you want to learn what we mean and how to best protect your family and property, keep reading.

SEE ALSO: Smart Home Security Elements to Add Soon

We can all agree that social distancing has changed some aspects of our lifestyle, from our ability to freely roam around Maui to our tourism slowdown. At this point, shopping centers and restaurants are reopening, but it’s still less safe to go out than it used to be.

Many people still choose to spend most of their time at home, but it can get old staying cooped up within your four walls. We know you probably miss the carefree shopping and movie theater nights; however, with some creativity and help from a professional, you could have fun options even closer to you. Keep reading to uncover some outdoor entertainment ideas that will help you and your family stay happy and healthy at your Hawaii home.

SEE ALSO: How to Optimize Your Outdoor Entertainment Setup

Pool Movie Night

If you have worked with us before, you know why we think there are plenty of reasons to make Control4 your choice home automation system. It features many customization options, including a vast network of 14,000 third-party integrations to enjoy, such as music and video tools, security devices and much more.

Last year, Control4 set a precedent within the automation industry when they released their Smart Home OS 3 system, full of user-friendly enhancements that allowed customers more intuitive control of their whole home, from one platform. More recently, the company purchased the Neeo remote specifically with Smart Home OS 3 suite in mind, while giving Control4 users a remote that appealed to their need for buttons and a touchscreen. The Neeo features an attractive interface and a sleekly designed aluminum body that holds up to everyday wear and tear.

As your Kihei, HI, Control4 dealers, we look forward to showing you more details about the Neeo remote, including three reasons it might be what’s missing in your smart home.

SEE ALSO: Why Should You Enlist a Home Automation Company?

All too often, it’s easy for business owners to take commercial surveillance systems and alarms for granted because most news stories involve residential incidents. Plus, you might assume that there’s a “strength in numbers” phenomenon that protects you from burglary, natural disaster or other compromising situations. In this blog, we’ll expose some of your vulnerabilities and explain why you might need a commercial security system sooner than you think.

Is your Maui, HI, office truly protected? If not, read on to see which tools you should implement soon and why.

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Every day, we see a new integrated home technology emerge in a big box store. Security systems, lighting control and others arrive on shelves and promise comprehensive solutions for Lahaina, HI, smart homes. However, none of these standalone products boasts the reliability, scalability or convenience of a professionally installed, fully supported smart home that Control Freaks Hawaii custom-builds for clients like you. Keep reading to understand why working with a home automation company surpasses a DIY install every time.

SEE ALSO: How Control4 Smart Home Technology Can Improve Your Home

We get it: It’s easy to chalk multi-room audio and video technologies up to a “nice to have” item, especially if we’re talking about something flashy like massive digital signage panels or music zones inside every room, including your restrooms.

But did you know that you can find practical applications for distributed AV? Take a look to see why it might even increase profitability within your Maui, HI, office. Keep reading for some signs that your office could use a distributed AV system.

SEE ALSO: Key Features to Add to Your Boardroom Automation in 2020

Because we live in a warm-weather vacation spot that’s surrounded by beaches, Maui, HI, residents are the envy of much of the continental U.S. One of the most notable perks of warmer weather is getting plenty of sunshine year-round.

It stands to reason that your home should reflect your environment. Savor every island breeze with an outdoor entertainment setup that optimizes your home’s best spaces: your patios, porches and poolside areas. Ready to learn what Control Freaks Hawaii suggests for optimizing your audio and video? Keep reading to learn more! 

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