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Wireless Audio Systems for Every Room & Property Size
It is now possible to immerse your entire property with high-quality sound both indoors and outdoors without having to run endless multiple cables and install bulky audio devices. Wireless audio technology has come a long way and is now more innovative and flexible, allowing you to deliver audio into your bedrooms, living room, garage, your yard, and basically anywhere you have access to the Internet and a mobile device via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. In this guide we'll discuss the benefits of wireless audio systems from three leading brands: Lithe Audio, KBSound, and VSSL. Each offers a great selection of products, ranging from all-in-one speaker systems and Wi-Fi in-ceiling amplifiers to advanced devices with Native Streaming technology.
Voice Control Compatibility with Home Automation
Smart home automation devices add convenience to daily living through hands-free automated coordination between pairs or groups of devices. But automated routines can only activate based on preselected events, there is no room for on-demand adjustments or commands.
Enhance Outdoor Parties with Home Automation
When the weather is perfect and you're ready to bring friends and family together, your outdoor living space needs to be as comfortable and entertaining as the interior of your home. With the right outdoor smart home setup, you can turn a simple backyard gathering into a great outdoor party that includes colorful lights for a fun atmosphere, great sound from wireless and wired outdoor speakers, hands-off access control for gates and doors, and outdoor power that provides remote control for connected devices. All of these elements can come together with home automation by setting up the ultimate outdoor party scene built with some of the best outdoor automation and audio solutions that are available today.
Smart Locks for Home Security and Automation
Home Controls has put together this guide to explain the benefits, features, and various models of smart locks available on our webstore to help you find the perfect upgrade for your front door.
Lithe Audio Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Speakers
As a leader in the home audio entertainment market, Lithe Audio creates innovative wireless streaming speakers and audio devices that combine a premium design and multiple connectivity options including Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi, Apple AirPlay, Optical, HDMI, PoE, and more to enable users to listen to audio content from virtually any wired or wireless source at the best possible quality.
Home Controls 2024 Guide to Smart Home Hubs
Home Controls is here to help with its updated guide to find the right smart home hub for your home.
How to Start a Smart Home In 2022
There’s never been a better time to upgrade your home into a smart home. But what smart device should I get first? We've assembled a few Wi-Fi devices to help you choose.
Z-Wave 700 and Z-Wave LR Expand the Capabilities of Future Smart Homes
Z-Wave 700 (aka Z-Wave Plus v2), and Z-Wave Long Range (Z-Wave LR) allow new Z-Wave compatible devices to benefit from greater transmission ranges, longer battery life, and other improved features.
Now Offering HAVEN Locks and Home Security Devices
Home Controls now offers home security and access control devices from HAVEN, the makers of the one-of-a-kind HAVEN Lock.