If you’re an architect in the Fort Worth, Texas, area, now’s the time to start thinking about home automation systems. We realize that many homeowners install connected features later, but Smart Systems wants you to be ahead of the curve. We’re always talking to other design-build professionals who are building new homes for their clients and request our input during construction.

We’ve seen countless examples of new builds providing the most diverse opportunities to install current technology while laying the groundwork for later development. We explore some reasons to include the framework for these systems in your residential design efforts. Keep reading to see why early home automation planning proves beneficial and how we can help.

As you can see pictured above, a motorized shade installation can be stylish and functional. If you’re an interior designer, you’ll find something you love for your client within Lutron’s vast array of shading options. Today, we’ll specifically discuss how Lutron offers a variety of motorized window treatment choices  that can enhance any of your interior design projects in the Dallas, Texas area.

With all the colors, textures and models to choose from, your motorized shades installation could serve as a crucial design element as well as an automation tool. Keep reading to see which ideas inspire you.

If you’re at all interested in smart home automation, you’ve likely heard about the many benefits of lighting control. However, you may also be intimidated by the prospect of a major remodel to install the necessary wiring and other components.

Installing a lighting control system doesn’t have to entail a massive home renovation, however. You can enjoy all the benefits of lighting control without the remodeling headaches by going with a wireless solution from Lutron. Today we’ll be looking at all the benefits a Lutron wireless lighting control system can bring to homeowners in the Southlake, Texas area and beyond.

You’ve probably heard something described as “more powerful than the sum of its parts,” and it’s a principle that’s true of home automation. While the individual systems of your smart home can do a great deal on their own, they can do so much more when the devices are working in concert.

This is especially true of a multi-room A/V installation. A well-crafted home audio-video system that’s integrated with other smart home technology delivers exceptional performance while adding powerful new capabilities. Let’s examine three benefits of an integrated audio video installation for your home in the Highland Park, Texas area.