Studies show that burglars are much less likely to enter homes that are occupied which is one of the greatest strengths of having a Control4 home automation system installed, as you can create fake scenes to appear that you are home, with their ‘Mockupancy’ feature. Mockupancy allows you to programme the interior and exterior lights throughout the house to turn on and off, just as they would if you were really home.

Would-be intruders move on thinking your home is occupied and off limits. You can even alternate lights and blinds, and even televisions, in a random fashion so that your home simulates the activity of a family, providing additional security and added peace of mind.Plus, with Video Monitoring, via the Control4 App, you can easily monitor the cameras inside or outside your home. Remotely view live security footage straight from your mobile device, and take command of your home, whether you are there or not.

From just one room to the most expansive of houses, Control4, distributed exclusively by Homemation in South Africa, has the home automation solution that will give your home the smart it deserves. Stream audio, turn up the heat, lock the doors and arm your alarm, all with your voice, remote control, tablet or smart phone, from where you are in the world.Control4 delivers: Peace of mind, whether home or away – check in remotely, receive alerts, intelligent security Pakedge IP Cameras provide exceptional, high definition video viewable on most devices Easily view and manage locks or grant access to the house Mockupancy Arm and disarm your security system with ease

Homemation is a specialist supplier of premium branded audiovisual, home automation and home theatre products. The brands in their stable offer some of the most advanced and sought-after AV and technology in the world.

Homemation has the exclusive distribution, in Africa, of global leading brands such as Control4, Definitive Technology, Denon, Heos, Klipsch, Monitor Audio, Polk Audio, Steinway Lyngdorf and Stewart Filmscreen.Call Homemation on 011-781 8887 for your nearest stockist, or visit www.homemation.co.za or www.control4.co.za ; Facebook ; Twitter and Instagram.

We all know that change is constant and the world of home automation is changing and growing rapidly. Just as you change jobs, cars, phones, taste in music and the seasons come and go - so should your smart home keep up and adapt right along with you.

Homemation are the specialists in audiovisual, home automation and home theatre products. They are the sole distributor of the global industry leader in home automation, Control4.

Below is a short list of some of the great ways you can automate your home with Control4:

• Personalisation - homeowners are reaping the benefits of a professionally-installed smart home system, coupled with the ability to do a lot of customisation all on their own.
• Easily change the brightness of a light or schedule a series of lights.
• Update the playlist that starts when you tap a specific keypad button.
• Even change the doorbell ring.
• From anywhere in the world, you can receive calls from your gate or from anywhere inside your home, right  to the palm of your hand.
• Use your smartphone (or watch) to call any of the touchscreens in your home to see how your children are doing, touch base with a family member, au pair or housekeeper.
• The security of your family, property and possessions is now smarter, sleeker and more reliable than ever. Know what’s going on at home from wherever you are, at any time. Receive alerts when your gate is left open, someone enters the house, and even when a leak is detected somewhere in the house. This is intelligent security that offers peace of mind. Your family’s wellbeing and the protection of your assets is at your fingertips.
• Holiday periods are especially stressful for homeowners who are reliant on family / housesitters or neighbours to keep an eye while they’re away. With Control4, you can set these worries aside and holidays are realy holidays, with this smart solution.

Peace of mind is now always in the palm of your hand with smart home automation from Control4. Distributed exclusively through Homemation, the Control4 Smart Home range is ahead of the curve as a leader in home automation. Control your home easily from anywhere!

Homemation is the exclusive specialist South African suppliers of premium branded audiovisual and home theatre products. The brands in their stable offer some of the most advanced and sought-after AV and home automation technologies in the world.

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Home Automation can be a daunting concept as there are many misconceptions around the process. We often aren't sure where to begin - below is some guidance on the common myths around automating your home - brought to you by Homemation - the home automation specialists.

Today, it can be retrofitted into an older home and easily included in a new build or renovation. The secret - a secure and stable local network !

It’s far too expensive

• Home automation can be very affordable by starting with one or a few rooms or concentrating on specific features only, such as lighting or music or security. The price is largely dependent on your budget and needs.
• Today, technology has improved and pricing has reduced. Home automation should also be viewed together with your home as an investment which adds a lot of value to your lifestyle.
• Providing a cost estimate isn’t straightforward though - it’s kind of like asking how much does a car cost?
• The Control4 4Sight annual subscription required is around R2 590.00.
• Over and above this, the starting point would require a Control4 controller. The controllers start from R9 590.00 and depending on the scope of the project and the devices you intend on integrating with, the bigger the controller and additional controllers would be required. Control4 is software that connects your home’s automated products together, through a LAN environment – so you’d need to include high speed internet into the budget.
• Lighting within the home can be done from around R2000 per lighting circuit.
• You will also need to take into consideration the installation costs and this should only be done by a certified Control4 integrator.

Installation is too much work 

• As with all electrical installations, there will be work done inside your house. But it doesn’t have to be sledgehammers at walls and cable chasing. Control4’s wireless technologies make it much easier to retrofit homes. 

It’s intimidating and too complicated to use 

• In the past this may have been true but nowadays the technology has been refined and is specifically designed to be user friendly. Home automation makes use of an intuitive user interface that puts everything at a homeowner’s fingertips, If you can operate a smart phone you will able to enjoy using Contol4.

It’s only an unnecessary gimmick 

• Intelligent zoned heating control and ‘all out’ lighting functions are sensible, practical and energy saving ideas. The security aspects of the system give great peace of mind and are a very important feature for South African users. Home Automation systems don’t only allow you complete control of all the devices in your home but also make clever decisions on your behalf such as lowering the blinds in a room because it has become too warm, sending you an SMS and turning off your water because your geyser has sprung a leak, or notifying you that your garage door has been open for over 10 minutes. Because of the wide range of uses, automating your home can either be as bling and frivolous or as clever and useful as you like.

The technology doesn’t work well together 

• Control4 partners with the world's leading brands to ensure their products integrate seamlessly into the Control4 platform to deliver an exceptional automation experience for our customers. With support for over 10,000 devices from hundreds of world-class brands, Control4 solutions are designed to work with the consumer electronics and appliances you already trust and love.

All the technology will be outdated soon 

• Control4 hardware is built to be ‘future-proof’ created in such a way as to be receptive to potential changes and improvements in the future, and the software is continuously improving and updates are simple to install.

It’s just a fad 

• This Business Insider headline says it all: “The ‘Internet Of Things’ Will Be Bigger Than The Smartphone, Tablet, And PC Markets Combined.” Home Automation, which is the residential part of the “Internet of Things” is not just a fad. Some of the world’s largest companies including Apple, Google and Samsung have invested in home automation to bring more and improved technology to your home.

Homemation is the exclusive specialist South African suppliers of premium branded audiovisual and home theatre products. The brands in their stable offer some of the most advanced and sought-after AV and home automation technologies in the world. Call Homemation on 011-781 8887 for your nearest stockist, or visit www.homemation.co.za ; Facebook ; Twitter and Instagram.