When you think about the benefits of a home surveillance system, you likely think of keeping intruders at bay.But surveillance cameras are useful for several other reasons as well. Home security  has evolved, and now that you can easily connect surveillance cameras to your home automation system,you can take truly take advantage of your surveillance system in new ways.

Below, discover some surprising reasons—beyond protecting your property from break-ins—that you should consider smart surveillance for your Mesa, AZ home.

Winter is here and with the colder weather, most of us are spending much of our time indoors. Winter also means less daylight, meaning most of us are making our commutes home and weekend chore runs in the dark.  This might cause you to worry that you are leaving your Phoenix home vulnerable while you are away.  But with home lighting controls, you can relax knowing that your home is secure with a quick check on your home automation app.

With a Control4 home automation system, you have total control over your house.

Whether it’s your home lighting, opening, and closing garage doors, playing movies and music throughout different rooms of your house, or manipulating motorized shades, Control4 puts total home control within one intuitive interface for your convenience. Control4 is also compatible with thousands of third-party consumer smart home devices, which makes it the truly smart option for all your smart home needs.

Our clients in Phoenix, AZ know the importance of working with a team of experts when it comes to a Control4 home automation installation. At Insight Automation International you will get more than a Control4 installation—you will receive ongoing customer service and support! Keep reading to discover two key reasons why it’s time to bring Control4 into your home.

Does anyone actually like wrestling with a cord when opening or closing window treatments? What if you could control them with just the push of a button on your smart device or on-wall keypad? Automated shades make using your window treatments simple. Still, we understand that you might have some hesitations. Read on to learn three myths that you shouldn’t believe about motorized shades when considering them for your Cave Creek, AZ home.