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The Next Leap in Home Automation: Control4 X4

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The Biggest Control4 Upgrade Since OS3’s Release in 2019

In 2025, Control4 launched its next-generation Control4 X4—the latest operating system that serves as the central hub for home automation. For those of you familiar with the world-renowned smart home system, you may wonder how they could improve upon it. 

Known for its user-friendly interface and integration with over 10,000 third-party products, Control4 transforms a smart home into an intelligent matrix of connected devices. These smart devices and systems work together to create an ecosystem that provides the ideal environment and entertainment for every activity, mood, and moment.  

So, what could they possibly improve?

Thanks to today’s innovative technology and Control4’s ongoing pursuit of enhancing the user experience, the recent release of Control4 X4 has proven to be a substantial upgrade, promising a whole new modern look and feel. 

Here, we’ll explore its many new features and why people are embracing Control4’s most significant upgrade since 2019.

Outdoor Audio Trends for 2025: What's Next in Backyard Sound?

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Optimizing Sound for Outdoor Spaces

Have you noticed how music sounds different outdoors? If you want great sound quality in your backyard, it’s important to understand how sound behaves in open spaces and design systems that work with your environment, not against it.

In 2025, outdoor entertainment is better than ever. Smart home systems make control easy, invisible speakers are getting better at actually disappearing, and there’s an incredible variety of speakers for different outdoor areas. Whether you're planning intimate dinner parties or large gatherings, the latest outdoor audio solutions deliver concert-quality sound while preserving your landscape's aesthetic appeal.

Transform Your Home with Lutron HomeWorks

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How Lighting and Shade Automation Can Elevate Your Home’s Ambiance

Imagine a home where lighting and shades adapt to your needs, enhancing your comfort, privacy, and energy efficiency with a touch of luxury. This is the unique experience that Lutron HomeWorks offers. As the gold standard in lighting and shade automation, it transforms ordinary living spaces into extraordinary sanctuaries of indulgence and comfort, making it a must-have for Anne Arundel, Queen Anne’s, Talbot, and Baltimore Counties, MD, homeowners. 

Lutron HomeWorks is more than just a convenience. This cutting-edge system combines innovative technology and design, offering effortless control over your environment while enhancing the beauty and functionality of every room. Read on to learn more.

How Home Automation Revolutionizes Your Everyday Life

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Experience the Luxury of Automated Living in Baltimore County

Home automation is more than just a fad—it's a home industry trend that’s changed how we live. Homeowners can access convenience, security, and energy savings with the touch of a button. Control your lights, locks, climate, and entertainment systems from a smartphone, even if you're miles away. For homeowners in Baltimore County, Anne Arundel, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot, this is a luxury to be experienced—continue reading to learn more.