Have you ever noticed that some of the best entertainment arrives during the winter season? Not only do streaming services like Netflix offer some of their choicest picks during the winter, including Oscar shoo-ins like Marriage Story and The Irishman, but you also have exciting sports events and awards coming your way soon.

Here in Lahaina, Hawaii, we get the best of both worlds because we can also take this exciting entertainment outdoors to the patio. Even though cold weather doesn’t affect us, keep reading to see why we suggest updating your AV system before spring. Whether you wish to host parties or spend time unwinding in your home, all of the ideas below require high-quality sound and video, as well as comfortable seating. Why should you upgrade your home theater system now? Read on.

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We are lucky enough to live in Kihei, Hawaii, where we enjoy warm weather and sunny skies nearly every day of the year. So you might be surprised to learn that you can still reap the same benefits and more from residential climate control systems as someone living in the snowy mountains of Vermont. Since our weather is temperate throughout the year, as opposed to the “peaks and valleys” much of the continental U.S. experiences, we see incremental benefits year-round.

We’re here to show you some unique, perhaps unexpected facts about the importance of residential HVAC automation and how Control Freaks Hawaii can help you manage your smart home’s temperature. Discover more by reading below.

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Homeowners often gravitate to Control Freaks Hawaii because of our decades-long electrical installation expertise that sets us apart from most integrators. Often, people seeking our wiring services do so for two reasons: Either they’re having a new home built, or they’re retrofitting an older residence.

From your multi-room AV and lighting control to your networking and HVAC, you won’t find a single home system that isn’t directly impacted by your electrical setup. Let’s explore two instances where we can help homeowners have cost-efficient, smooth-running and safe homes, no matter how old your Maui, HI residence is.

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Motorized shades might not come to mind when you think of lifestyle and entertainment features you can add to your smart home. Though they can’t boast the flashiness and pure entertainment value of your 8K TV, you’ll learn what an integral part they play if you try to complete a smart home without them.

Are motorized window treatments the missing piece to your integrated home? As you’ll learn in this blog, they can fulfill your design and entertainment goals in unexpected ways. Read on to see why we recommend them.

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Upgrading your Maui, HI, home has never been so simple - or so complicated. On one hand, smart home security devices and systems grow more sophisticated every year, which streamlines operations within your home. But this also means you see a dizzying number of products to choose from, including the infamous DIY offerings that might not fully protect you.

The time leading up to the holidays provides the perfect season to add smart security to your integrated home. For example, during this time, we start to see a rapid uptick in preventable crime, like package theft, and more home fires from cooking and fireplace mismanagement.

In this blog, we drill down into some solutions we recommend to not only prepare your home for safe, happy hosting but also future proof your space for a new decade. Keep reading below for more!

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When we’ve discussed motorized window treatments before, we’ve talked about some of their benefits, from cost savings to design. Homeowners and business managers alike praise how they save energy year-round and preserve more sunlight during cloudy winter months and complement their design goals year-round.

However, you might still have some reservations before making this purchase, partly due to widespread rumors you could have possibly heard from people who tried an inferior product from a less detail-oriented integrator.

Still on the fence about motorized shades and how they’d fit into your Lahaina, HI, home? We’ve outlined four of the most common myths about them to show you why they’re still one of the most versatile, secretly powerful automation investments available today. Read on!

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The CEDIA Expo took place last month in Denver, and everyone in this industry is still reeling from the extravagant sights and sounds we saw there. One of our favorite takeaways from this event was in home theater innovations. After all, who could resist the allure of massive screens and immersive, Dolby-Atmos enabled audio?

Even if you missed CEDIA, we at Control Freaks Hawaii can deliver the best and brightest technology right to your Kihei, Hawaii, home. Keep reading to see which trends in home media rooms we loved and why we can’t wait to show them off firsthand.

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You might have noticed that your kitchen attracts a lot of attention from everyone living in your home. However, when it comes to implementing smart home automation, the kitchen takes a backseat to other rooms. We wrote about another room that shouldn’t be an afterthought here.

Keep reading to learn why we think kitchens are a prime spot for smart home automation systems and devices, from tools that help you cook to whole-house audio built just for entertaining. We think you’ll be astounded at some of the upgrades we can add to your Lahaina, HI, home. Not to mention, we can’t think of a better time to start considering a smart kitchen than before the holiday season. Curious to see what technology is available? Keep reading.

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Now that we’re moving into September, our attention turns toward the fall season and even the upcoming holidays. We know you’re well aware that in the corporate world, this means the imminent start of Q4. Maui, Hawaii-based Business owners in every vertical understand that these last three months are their prime time to attract key prospects and strengthen client relationships.

No matter what your business goals are to end the year right, your success relies on the modernized A/V communication systems. We live in a rapidly changing business world, where clients and employees alike aren’t always local. What are you doing to keep up with them? Control Freaks Hawaii can help bolster your boardroom automation systems so that you’re positioned well to head into the next quarter and a new decade. Keep reading for three tools we know will help you!

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We’ve discussed some benefits of motorized shades before, such as a helpful protection from excessive heat and high utility bills. You’ve probably seen some sleek automated window treatments in Kihei, HI, homes near you and want to try some on for size in your island paradise.

But with so many draperies available, especially from innovators with large product suites like Lutron, how will you begin your search? In this blog, we dive into four popular Lutron solutions and some of the unique perks of each. Keep reading on below for more!

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When we talk about lighting, we often talk about how it looks and functions within the home as well as its plentiful benefits. However, we don’t discuss its electrical setup as much -- the foundation upon which many of these exciting smart home innovations are built. Whether you’re building a new home or retrofitting one, you’ll want to know more about this process.

Control Freaks Hawaii is not just a reputable integrator -- we perform electrical installation services that tie it all together. One area in which you’ll see multiple benefits from the integration and automation worlds merging is in low-voltage lighting, but it’s hard to find both of those talents within one company. Explore how our designated electrical team can help you, and three significant benefits an expertly laid low-voltage installation could have for your Maui, HI, home.

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For dedicated movie buffs, a commercial movie theater was the ideal place to see movies in the best possible conditions. It used to be impossible to replicate the visual and audio quality of the town theater in your own home. Times have changed, however, and creating a space in your home that rivals your local multiplex is easier and more affordable than ever. If you want to experience the convenience, comfort and quality of a home theater system in your Lahaina, HI living space, keep reading to learn more.

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Maintaining your computer network is vital in the current business climate. No matter the size of the company or what industry you work in, it’s essential to keep your technology running smoothly and let customers find you online. At the same time, the number of your connected devices is more than likely increasing and the systems that depend on your network will become more complex.

How are you supposed to stay on top of your network needs in this environment? We have a solution: commercial automation. By installing systems to monitor your network in real-time and see how it is being utilized, you can find out where you can improve efficiency or where potential weak points might be. Keep reading below to learn why this smart building technology is worthwhile for Maui, HI businesses.

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We have warm, beautiful weather year-round here in Kihei, Hawaii, with flowers always in bloom and the sun never too far away. But summer is slightly warmer, reaching into the high 80s and requiring daily doses of AC. However, our homes can use up lots of electricity with air conditioning on all the time. Not only is it not eco-friendly to do so, but the costs start to add up.   

You can prepare for the heat and save energy at the same time with smart climate control in your home automation system. To learn how smart devices can keep your Kihei, HI residence cool, continue reading below!

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When we talk about adding smart home technology all over your Maui, HI, home, the one area we don’t mention as often happens to be one of the prime opportunities to create your dream home. If the picture above didn’t give it away, yes; it’s your bathroom.

If you’ve ever wanted to wind down after a long day at work, many of us think of heading to our home theater and escaping into our favorite movies. And while we love setting up audio and video and consuming media with the top equipment available, we can’t think of something much more relaxing than a spa bathroom to relax your anxiety away with a glass of wine. Can you?

Keep reading to see what we can do to level up your bathroom so you’ll feel pampered and refreshed every day.

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Are you taking full advantage of the amazing weather in our beautiful state? With today’s rapidly advancing technology, your home’s outdoor living space can include TVs, speakers, lighting, and more that can endure extreme heat and rain. That means you no longer have to choose between watching your favorite shows, movies, and sports indoors or under the stars—you can enjoy it either way, whenever you want! And with high-quality speakers by the pool, you can listen to your favorite tunes as you soak up rays.

Ready to explore outdoor audio and video options for your Lahaina, HI, home?

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Occupancy monitoring is quickly rising in popularity among Maui, HI, hoteliers, representing the missing piece of the hotel security puzzle. Occupancy sensors can monitor when your rooms are empty and automatically switch off all the lighting and A/V equipment, adjust HVAC, and more in unoccupied rooms.

If every person who occupies your hotel remembers to turn everything off as they leave their rooms, then you probably don’t need occupancy monitoring. But as we all know, that almost never happens. That’s where occupancy monitoring comes in. Here’s why your hotel or motel needs it and how it can save you time and money.

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If you recently installed a new security system, multi-room audio, or other smart technology, you want to be sure your electrical system is performing well and is up-to-date. That may not sound like the most exciting aspect of smart home technology, but new devices can be a strain on old wires. Even if you don’t have a home automation system, there are several reasons your Kihei, HI house may need an electrical upgrade.

For your family’s safety and energy efficiency, it’s time to learn more about why wiring upgrades are important, how to know when you need an electrical upgrade, and how to make sure the job is done right.

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One or two wireless devices might survive on your old home network, but if you have a full smart home setup, you’re going to need a stronger connection in your Maui, HI home. Implementing home automation and having all your systems and devices connected is great, but you have to lay a foundation first, and that foundation is your internet connection.

The experts at Control Freaks Hawaii can help you identify areas in which you can improve your home wireless network speed while creating a sustainable solution so that you can tie your TVs, audio, security, mobile devices, and more into one high-speed, secure network. Keep reading to learn more.

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After starting with the security basics, like integrated locks, video doorbells and surveillance, you’ve probably considered adding more to your home’s security applications. Is it time to combine some of these capabilities? Security provides plenty of examples of the power and practicality of well-installed smart home features that, when working together, will protect your family and possessions for years to come.

Spring usually shows us a significant uptick in common crimes like burglaries and vandalism, so Control Freaks Hawaii would like to help you prepare now. Keep reading to see what your security system can do for your Lahaina, Hawaii, home with Control4 smart integrations!

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