Technology is an essential element of any luxury lifestyle. It is the greatest tool to effortlessly make our home more fun, inviting, and safe. Today, many homeowners realize the power of a smart home, which has resulted in a rise in the popularity of DIY solutions. 

While these may seem like an attractive option for some people, the truth is DIY smart home technologies simply cannot offer you the quality lifestyle you and your family deserve. For this reason, if you are considering adding smart technology to your spaces, we highly recommend reaching out to a professional home automation company like Wipliance. 

Keep reading this blog to learn why trusting a team of experts will always be the wisest choice to enhance your Scottsdale, AZ, home. 

There’s no arguing the convenience of home voice control. By integrating a voice assistant with your smart home, you can manage music, lights, locks, and even smart home scenes without lifting a finger.

Still, convenience doesn’t seem to override privacy concerns. According to Statista, 45% of smart speaker users worry about voice data privacy, while 42% worry about voice data hacking.

Are these concerns justified or baseless? Find out below. Our smart home consultants explore three unsettling facts about voice privacy and suggest a better voice assistant for your Phoenix, AZ home.

Adding a smart automation system to your Spokane, WA, home is one of the easiest ways to bring more luxury, comfort, and convenience to your lifestyle. This innovative technology allows you to customize your spaces completely and turn everyday activities into unique and enjoyable experiences. To achieve this, Wipliance partners with Control4, one of the leading brands in the home automation industry. 

Are you curious about the unique ways a Control4 smart home elevates your lifestyle? Keep reading this blog to find out!

There are two ways you can add smarts to your home: the do-it-yourself way or the do-it-for-me way (or a hybrid of the two). There’s nothing wrong with taking on the project yourself, but you’ll eliminate frustration and enjoy a much more intuitive and reliable result when you bring in a professional installer.

While many homeowners in Phoenix, AZ agree that a professional smart home automation installation offers more rewards than a DIY installation, some worry that they’ll lose the ability to expand or personalize their system later on, or they’ll be limited to a narrow selection of products and brands that they can add to their smart home system. We’re here to bust these myths!

Keep reading to learn the truth about the incredible scalability, convenience, and personalization of Control4 home automation.

Many people enjoy creating resolutions at the start of a new year. On the other hand, others may feel like they don’t have enough time to plan and execute big changes due to long workdays, busy family life, and tight routines. If that describes you, perhaps your resolution should be to find ways to save time so that you can do more outside your daily schedule.

A Control4 smart home automation system offers manyways to help you save time every day. Control4 works for you by automating daily functions around your Phoenix, AZ home and providing intuitive ways to operate your home in seconds—no matter where you are. Read below to learn four time-saving ways to use your Control4 smart home in the new year.

Control4 has truly outdone itself. In case you missed it, the leading smart home automation provider announced last month the release of its Smart Home OS 3, providing users with more than 1,000 new features for unparalleled personalization of their Control4 smart home operating system.

As a platinum-level certified Control4 dealer, we at Wipliance are excited to share with you the brand-new features of the most intuitive and customizable Control4 home automation system yet.

Back to school can be a stressful time for kids and parents alike. Make getting back into homework schedules and everyday routines a little easier with smarthome technology installed by Wipliance.

Kids can have a tough time transitioning back into the school year after a summer full of fun, and likewise, parents can have a hard time getting their loved ones to focus and actively participate in their studies. The time between early September and early October can be fraught with temper tantrums and late nights. But, if certain aspects of your home are automated, you’re in luck, because there are a few different ways home automation can ease your back to school pains - here’s Wipliance’s Top Five:

Thousands of smart home technology products are on the market today, making it overwhelming to know what products suit your home. Instead of spending time and money guessing, it's best to turn to a professional, smart home company to get the job done right the first time.

Continue reading for more reasons why you should hire an integrator like Wipliance to get the setup and customization you want in your Harrison, ID, smart home.

“What makes Josh.ai different from Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant?” That’s a question we hear often, and we hope to answer it here. The simple answer is that Josh.ai isn’t just voice control for your smart home devices but a smart home automation platform with a focus on voice control.

While Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant can still be fine options for controlling your Redmond, WA home by voice, Josh.ai offers a tier of luxury, privacy, scalability, and reliability that other voice control platforms can’t. Keep reading to discover seven standout features of Josh.ai below.

In July 2022, Wipliance acquired Huppin’s, a fourth-generation business that began in 1908 and, over the years, evolved into a brand offering high-performance residential and commercial technology solutions as well as becoming an online retail giant.

We are proud and excited to welcome the Huppin’s family to Wipliance! As a leading custom integration and home automation company, Wipliance brings turnkey smart home integrations to residents in Eastern Washington and North Idaho, providing customized solutions in whole-home automation and lighting, shading, audio-video, security, and home theaters. 

As with any transition, it can be a little confusing for customers, particularly regarding a brand that’s served the Spokane, WA, community for 114 years. So, to help answer any questions, we're sharing the most commonly asked questions and our answers. If you want to learn more about this exciting transition, please visit us online.

Did you know whole-home automation can create your ideal day across your entire Phoenix, AZ property? One touch of a button on your smart device can help you reshape your daily routine with the endless benefits and features of your innovative home solutions.

Whether you’re in the Arizona Biltmore, Arcadia, or Camelback Mountain areas, our team of experts at Wipliance can assist your upcoming home projects! Let us take care of your installation from start to finish. Find out what your smart home setup can entail by reading below.

Voice control and smart speakers have recently taken Seattle and the country by storm, giving homeowners a method of operating smart devices throughout their Mercer Island, WA home. Initially, home voice control was a bit clunky and supported relatively few smart devices.

Thankfully, that is no longer the case, and using voice commands has become an incredibly easy  method of operating your home’s automation system. Voice control assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant let your entire family control other smart devices in your home.

Keep reading to learn how voice control helps your family enjoy time together on Mercer Island.

At CES, The Future is Now 

CES (Consumer Electronics Expo) is always a great insight into the latest innovations coming to the consumer technology world. And CES 2020 was no exception- with a focus on the latest TV technology to 5G and more- including voice assistants in just about anything. In the 34 years that our leadership team has attended CES, we are still amazed at what we find on the show floor. Read on to see about our favorite finds at this year's CES. 

In 2022, Control4 came up with its latest system update, the Control4 OS 3.3.0. As Control4 Diamond Dealers, we’ve always been impressed with their continual upgrades, staying ahead of the curve and on the leading technological precipice. This Control4 system update is no different. 

One of the upgrades we're incredibly excited to share with our clients is the built-in color control for LED lighting. Let’s explore what this means for homeowners in Scottsdale, AZ, and the surrounding areas.

The construction boom is reshaping the national landscape. Amidst this growth in Paradise Valley and the surrounding areas, the demand for smart home technology in new design and build projects, as well as remodels, is skyrocketing. Designers and home builders need to be knowledgeable about modern homeowners’ lifestyle preferences, and that’s why working with a smart home design team like Wipliance is essential!

Smart home designers are indispensable in meeting these modern demands, blending technology with luxury to create homes that are not just structures to live in but experiences to enjoy each and every day. Keep reading to learn more.