Smart home automation gives you one-touch control of all the smart devices in your home, and that connectivity introduces new opportunities to alter the atmosphere of your space depending on the occasion. A Control4 system allows you to set specific scenes, and with the push of a button, your smart home simultaneously adjusts your lighting, motorized window treatments, climate control, HVAC, and whole house audio and video.

With a Control4 installation from Reference Audio Video & Security, you have professionals handling all the wiring and programming, ensuring that your automated systems work together seamlessly so you can take full advantage of the scenes feature. Read on to find out how you can shape the ambiance of your Scott County home like never before with Control4 home automation.

Technology has accelerated the speed of modern living. Music, movies, and TV shows should play immediately when you access a streaming service. International video chats should function without any lag. Websites should load within seconds, whether they're accessed from a computer, smartphone, or tablet. There are a lot of expectations for technology, and you need a powerful home network to make sure everything is running smoothly.

A wired or wireless network is the central nervous system for all communication between your electronics, smart appliances, and the Internet, and your network must be designed for today’s uses while being able to handle new technology in the future. Read on to find out about common network issues, and how Reference Audio Video & Security can improve your lifestyle with a fortified network for your Iowa City home.

Summertime in Des Moines can be sweltering, and running the air conditioning all day long is a significant expense that will only get bigger if your home isn't designed for maximum energy efficiency. QMotion shades are a highly effective automated solution, providing a wide array of customizable options so that you can find the right product for your specific needs.

QMotion offers window treatments that help maintain a cool temperature in rooms exposed to direct sunlight, but that isn’t the only benefit of using their motorized shades and drapery rods. Read on to learn the different ways a QMotion shade system can enhance your Des Moines smart home and make for a more comfortable summertime experience.

At Reference AVS, we uniquely understand the need for home security systems.

You not only need to keep your property secure. You need to keep your family safe from any potential threat.

That’s why we proudly use Control4 technology during our custom home security installations in Scott County and throughout the entire state of Iowa.

In this post, we explore how a Control4 security system can keep your family safe, 24/7 and 365 days per year.