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The Latest Trends in Home Lighting Automation

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Change Your Home’s Lighting and Ambiance in an Instant

What makes a home truly intelligent? In today’s world, it’s a smart home that prepares itself for you in advance, setting the mood for every activity and event. It offers one-touch control on elegant in-wall keypads and easy-to-use touchscreens, whether managing lighting, temperature, security, or your audio-video equipment. 

Of the many possibilities, one of our clients' favorite systems is home lighting automation. They no longer need to walk to every room to turn the lights off. Instead, they check and manage the status of each light in their home on a touchscreen. But it gets better. 

A genuinely smart home takes lighting to another realm, offering spinning wheels of light and incredible lighting displays illuminating when you walk in the door or enjoy meals with friends and family. Let's look at the latest technology and how it offers effortless control.

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Create the Perfect Setting for Every Occasion with a Smart Home

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Check Out a Few of Our Clients’ Favorite Smart Home Services

According to IoT Analytics, by the end of 2022, the number of connected IoT devices is expected to reach 14.4 billion and continue to grow. More people than ever are purchasing smart light bulbs, thermostats, and security cameras—devices that offer convenience, beauty, and safety. Unfortunately, they are also controlled by individual apps, making the user experience anything but elegant and intuitive.

A home automation platform changes that. At Applause Custom Sight & Sound, we design reliable, custom, smart home systems using the Control4 platform. As one of the few certified Control4 Pinnacle dealers in Kansas City, MO, you can be assured your smart home will be effortless to manage and create a lifestyle once unimaginable. 

Let’s explore a few of our most popular smart home services.

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Transform Your Home with Today’s Automated Lighting Systems

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Let Lighting Set the Mood for Every Occasion

Imagine how different our lives would be without the lights that let us see in the dark, perform our everyday tasks, and bring beauty to our homes. And yet, it's so easy to take them for granted. When we wake in the morning, we flip a switch, and light fills the room. At night, we flip a switch, and darkness descends. Because it’s such an everyday occurrence, it becomes habitual, a task we perform with little awareness. 

Which leads to the question: are you aware of how much home lighting systems have transformed in the last several years? If you’re still flipping switches and experiencing light in one soft or bright white color, it’s time for a change. 

Let’s explore the possibilities in today’s automated lighting and how it’s transforming homes in Leawood, KS. 

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3 Perks of Working with a Professional Home Theater Company

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Avoid costly mistakes and get your installations done right the first time around!.

There’s nothing like enjoying the excitement of cinema in the comfort of your own home. As home entertainment systems have gotten increasingly popular over the years, many DIY options have entered the market and risen in demand. And it’s easy to see why. 

After all, they’re cheap and relatively easy to install. However, you should consider that DIY options will never provide the same luxury, quality, and overall satisfaction as expert installations. Plus, a professional home theater company will ensure your spaces are not only functional but also beautifully designed. 

Are you curious about the perks of letting the pros take care of the entertainment in your Kansas City, MO, home? Keep reading the blog down below to learn all about it!

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