{"id":217603,"date":"2022-02-24T21:05:58","date_gmt":"2022-02-24T19:05:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=113293"},"modified":"2022-02-24T21:05:58","modified_gmt":"2022-02-24T19:05:58","slug":"home-automation-myths-debunked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/home-automation-myths-debunked\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Automation Myths Debunked"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"scaip scaip-1 \">\n<aside id=\"republication_tracker_tool-2\" class=\"republication_tracker_tool clearfix\">\n<h5 class=\"adtitle\">Republish for Free<\/h5>\n<div class=\"license\">\n<p><button name=\"Republish This Story\" id=\"cc-btn\" class=\"republication-tracker-tool-button\">Republish This Story<\/button><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"license\" rel=\"noreferrer license noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/4.0\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/home-automation-myths-debunked.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/home-automation-myths-debunked.png\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"message\">\n<p>Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/aside>\n<figure id=\"attachment_113294\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-113294\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=113294\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"wp-image-113294 size-thumbnail lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/home-automation-myths-debunked.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-113294 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/home-automation-myths-debunked.jpg\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-113294\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Contro4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Home Automation can be a daunting concept as there are many misconceptions around the process. We often aren\u2019t sure where to begin \u2013 below is some guidance on the common myths around automating your home.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s far too expensive<br \/>\u2022 Home automation can be very affordable by starting with one or a few rooms or concentrating on specific features only, such as lighting or music or security. The price is largely dependent on your budget and needs.<br \/>\u2022 Today, technology has improved and pricing has reduced. Home automation should also be viewed together with your home as an investment which adds a lot of value to your lifestyle.<br \/>\u2022 Providing a cost estimate isn\u2019t straightforward though \u2013 it\u2019s kind of like asking how much does a car cost?<br \/>\u2022 The Control4 4Sight annual subscription is required.<br \/>\u2022 Over and above this, the starting point would require a Control4 controller. Depending on the scope of the project and the devices you intend on integrating with, the bigger the controller and additional controllers would be required. Control4 is software that connects your home\u2019s automated products together, through a LAN environment \u2013 so you\u2019d need to include high-speed internet into the budget.<br \/>\u2022 Lighting within the home has to be done per lighting circuit.<br \/>\u2022 You will also need to take into consideration the installation costs and this should only be done by a certified Control4 integrator.<\/p>\n<p>Installation is too much work<br \/>\u2022 As with all electrical installations, there will be work done inside your house. But it doesn\u2019t have to be sledgehammers at walls and cable chasing. Control4\u2019s wireless technologies make it much easier to retrofit homes.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s intimidating and too complicated to use<br \/>\u2022 In the past this may have been true but nowadays the technology has been refined and is specifically designed to be user-friendly. Home automation makes use of an intuitive user interface that puts everything at a homeowner\u2019s fingertips, If you can operate a smartphone you will be able to enjoy using Contol4.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s only an unnecessary gimmick<br \/>\u2022 Intelligent zoned heating control and \u2018all out\u2019 lighting functions are sensible, practical, and energy saving ideas. The security aspects of the system give great peace of mind and are a very important feature for South African users. Home Automation systems don\u2019t only allow you complete control of all the devices in your home but also make clever decisions on your behalf such as lowering the blinds in a room because it has become too warm, sending you an SMS, and turning off your water because your geyser has sprung a leak, or notifying you that your garage door has been open for over 10 minutes. Because of the wide range of uses, automating your home can either be as bling and frivolous or as clever and useful as you like.<\/p>\n<p>The technology doesn\u2019t work well together<br \/>\u2022 Control4 partners with the world\u2019s leading brands to ensure their products integrate seamlessly into the Control4 platform to deliver an exceptional automation experience for our customers. With support for over 10,000 devices from hundreds of world-class brands, Control4 solutions are designed to work with the consumer electronics and appliances you already trust and love.<\/p>\n<p>All the technology will be outdated soon<br \/>\u2022 Control4 hardware is built to be \u2018future-proof\u2019 created in such a way as to be receptive to potential changes and improvements in the future, and the software is continuously improving and updates are simple to install.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s just a fad<br \/>\u2022 This Business Insider headline says it all: \u201cThe \u2018Internet Of Things\u2019 Will Be Bigger Than The Smartphone, Tablet, And PC Markets Combined.\u201d Home Automation, which is the residential part of the \u201cInternet of Things\u201d is not just a fad. Some of the world\u2019s largest companies including Apple, Google, and Samsung have invested in home automation to bring more and improved technology to your home.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mypr.co.za\/contact\/featured\/\">CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-pagination pagination\">Pages: <span class=\"post-page-numbers current\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>1<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/home-automation-myths-debunked\/2\/\" class=\"post-page-numbers\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>2<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\">Source: MyPR.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Contro4 Home Automation can be a daunting concept as there are many misconceptions around the process. 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