Now that smart home devices are a fact of life in luxury homes, investing in whole-home automation systems to bring them all together is becoming increasingly necessary. Just as important is choosing the right one. One that fits your needs, is user-friendly to you (what is intuitive to one person may not be to another), and is compatible with the smart devices you love. 

As custom technology specialists, we bring decades of experience working with some of the biggest players–getting to know the ins and outs of each. We take that information and consider our clients’ budget, what features are most important to them, and even which rooms they want to upgrade when choosing the right one. 

The best whole-home automation solution adapts to your needs, from what you want your smart locks to look like to the type of fixtures you want to use. Below are some things to look for when adding automation to your home in Medina, WA, or the surrounding areas. 

With seasonal changes come routine changes, too. Now that summer is ending soon, it’s time to transition to new schedules and prepare for cooler temperatures in Washington. This fall, let smart home technology lend a helping hand in getting you ready for the new season.

As a leading smart home consultant serving Issaquah and the greater Seattle area, Wipliance is committed to delivering custom solutions that make your life more convenient, safe, and enjoyable in any season. Keep reading for some creative ways you can use smart home technology and automation to make your days easier as we head into autumn. Get inspired below!

Any serious music fan should consider a whole-home audio system. What’s better than being able to quickly select your favorite songs from a streaming service or your own media collection and enjoy them seamlessly throughout the house—sans earbuds?

A big name in whole-home audio is Sonos, known for their hi-fi wireless speakers, proprietary speaker synchronization, and intuitive user interface available for Android and iOS devices.

For some homeowners in Redmond, WA, Sonos may be the preferable choice for whole-home audio. But before you pull the trigger on Sonos, you may want to take a gander at another big name in whole-home audio: Control4. What does Control4 offer that Sonos doesn’t? Read below to learn the differences between Sonos and Control4 and decide which may be a better solution for you.

The great Pacific Northwest is one of the most beautiful places in America and is blessed with mild weather, but it has its colder seasons, too. When the summer sun fades, and late fall turns into winter, grayer and wetter weather prevails.

In the colder season, the damp Seattle weather may seem chillier than it actually is. But with smart climate management with a Control4 home automation system, your home can stay comfortable until the warm rays of the spring sun return – and after that too. Keep reading to learn more.

The holidays are upon us! Now begins the flurry of excitement with visiting friends and family, hosting seasonal festivities, and finding presents for the special people in your life. You may even take the opportunity to take a quick jaunt away from Seattle, WA to somewhere warmer, leaving your home unattended for an extended period.

Whether for an evening or until the new year, Wipliance can help you keep your home secure this holiday season. With a smart home security system, you’ll have peace of mind while you’re enjoying the season while at home or away.

Keep reading to learn more about smart solutions for keeping your home safe during the holidays.

Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays—especially when it’s a smart home. Decorating, shopping, cooking, and hosting are in full swing around Bellevue, WA, making this time of year both wonderful and chaotic. Let Control4 home automation help create a smoother and more enjoyable season for you and the whole family!

Illuminate your home with one-tap lighting scenes, deck the halls with your favorite holiday music, greet guests even while you’re away, and sleep peacefully with whole-home control in the palm of your hand. Learn more about how Control4 can help make this season merry and bright by reading below.

Your conference room is the heart of your business. It’s a crucial space meant for training staff, hosting clients, conducting meetings, brainstorming business processes and more. Because of its integral role, your conference room should be fully equipped to optimize productivity and efficiency every time you use it.

By connecting the right technologies with a Control4 conference room system, you’ll host more productive meetings in less time, simplify daily operations, lower overhead costs, increase energy efficiency and even improve the comfort of your staff and clients. Keep reading to explore the cutting-edge conference room solutions your Seattle, Washington-area business needs now.

There’s a reason Control4 is a leading global provider of home automation systems: not only does their system integrate with more than 13,000 devices, but their platform is more intuitive and customizable than ever. Just pick up your smart controller of choice and personalize your Bellevue, Washington-area home in a few taps.

However, sometimes even one-touch control of your home can be inconvenient when you’re walking into a dark house after work or have your arms full of groceries. That’s where home voice control can lend a helping hand. But which platform works best with Control4? As a local Control4 dealer with locations in Bellevue, Washington and Scottsdale, Arizona, we're here to help. Below, we’ll discuss how Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit integrate with Control4 to help you decide which is best for you.

As the new year rolls in, it’s time to start fresh and make plans to accomplish personal goals in 2019. One of the best things you can do to stay on track with your resolutions is to automate menial tasks in your day-to-day routine so that you can focus on the bigger picture.

Imagine being able to control virtually every function of your home at the touch of a button. You’d never have to think twice again about your home’s safety, your electricity use, entertaining pressures, and more. With the unbeatable convenience of a Control4 home automation system, it’s easy to focus on what matters most this year.

As a platinum-level certified Control4 dealer, we at Wipliance take pride in transforming properties in Bellevue and the greater Seattle, Washington area into astonishing smart homes. Learn how we can help you gear up for the new year with a Control4 home automation system. Just keep reading for more.