Increase the Energy Efficiency of Your Des Moines Smart 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.

Here’s How Control4 Smart Security Can Keep Your Family Safe

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.

Here’s What You Need to Know About the Ultimate Outdoor Television

At Reference Audio Video & Security, our team has partnered with some of the best brands to deliver outdoor entertainment solutions to homeowners throughout the Midwest.

One of those brands we are proud to partner with is Seura, the leading manufacturer of dedicated outdoor televisions.

If you are looking to upgrade your Des Moines-area backyard with outdoor audio video this summer, we give our strongest recommendation to Seura’s Storm Ultra Bright series of televisions.

What can you expect from Storm Ultra Bright televisions, and how can you add one to your property’s outdoor living spaces just in time for the summer? Keep reading below to find out.

Explore the Wonders of Owning an Integrated Control4 System

Imagine this scenario: You and your family are heading back home after a long weekend day away from the house.

As you pull into your driveway, your security system instantly deactivates, pathway lights turn on, leading you from your car to your front door (which simultaneously unlocks), and lights turn on inside to welcome you home.

This isn’t some scene we can only expect in the future. You can feature this technology throughout your property right now.

In this post, we share how Control4 home automation can transform day-to-day tasks throughout your property in the Des Moines area.