Spring is here, and it’s time to gear up for poolside parties, alfresco dining, and movie nights under the stars. But just how prepared is your backyard for months of outdoor entertainment? If you know your exterior living spaces could use an upgrade, now is the perfect time to get started as the weather here in Buffalo and Western New York continues to warm.

Explore three must-have technology solutions below for the ultimate outdoor entertainment system that will be sure to wow your guests, add value to your property, and elevate your lifestyle during the upcoming warmer months.

It’s a common misconception that smart technology hinders a property’s interior and exterior design. Many homeowners and designers still think a beautiful home and a future-forward smart home are mutually exclusive.

So, we’re here to set the record straight: Not only are today’s smart home installations perfectly fitting for any type of home design, but certain solutions can even add to your property’s style. Read below for three smart home technologies you can be sure will boost the fengshui inside and outside your Buffalo, NY home.

Smart lighting control is not just a utility. It’s an aesthetic used to create ideal experiences for family and guests at your home. With the unparalleled convenience of one-touch controls and integrated scenes, it’s no wonder smart lighting control is making its way into new-construction projects at a growing rate.

But what if you’re looking to make a smart lighting upgrade in your Orchard Park, NY home that’s already built and lived in? Such a task would require tearing into your walls, rewiring all your lighting, and spending loads of cash on an extensive retrofit project, right? Think again!

Control4’s wireless residential lighting control solutions make it easy to upgrade your lighting control system without the hassle of gutting your home in the process. Keep reading to learn about Control4’s cost-effective wireless lighting control solutions below.

Leaves and temperatures are falling in here New York, which means most people are switching gears for the holiday season. If we know anything about this time of year, it’s that with holiday cheer usually comes holiday stress. Parties, dinners, traveling, hosting and shopping are just some items on our to-do lists that tend to kick menial tasks to the curb.

We’re optimistic for those in the Williamsville area with a home automation system that can automate everyday tasks and keep their home controlled amid this season of chaos, but Control4’s new Intercom Anywhere solution can take your home connectivity to a whole new level of efficiency just in time for the holidays.

Read on to learn four ways Intercom Anywhere would be a perfect addition to your smart home system.