Troubleshooting Guide: Common Home Automation Problems and Fixes
Written by the Nex AV team — certified Control4 & Lutron installers designing smart homes and AV systems across NYC. About us It’s 11 PM. You’re already in bed. You tell your smart home to turn off all the lights, and… nothing happens. You try again. Still nothing. So now you’re getting up, walking through the house […]
Top 10 Smart Home Use Cases That Save Time And Money
Written by the Nex AV team — certified Control4 & Lutron installers designing smart homes and AV systems across NYC. About us Let me ask you how much time did you waste last week? Not the fun kind of wasting time, but the annoying stuff. Adjusting the thermostat five times a day. Walking around turning off lights. […]
Cost Breakdown: How Much Does Home Automation Cost?
Written by the Nex AV team — certified Control4 & Lutron installers designing smart homes and AV systems across NYC. About us Let’s address the question that’s probably been on your mind since you started considering home automation: “How much is this actually going to cost me?” It’s a fair question, and unfortunately, one that doesn’t have […]
Smart Home Compatibility: Devices That Actually Work Together | 2025 Guide
You’ve probably been there, standing in the electronics aisle or scrolling through an online store, excited about adding another smart device to your home. The package promises seamless integration with your existing setup. You buy it, get it home, and then… nothing. The device won’t connect to your hub, or it connects but doesn’t talk […]
Control4 Installation: What to Expect & How to Prepare
Written by the Nex AV team — certified Control4 & Lutron installers designing smart homes and AV systems across NYC. About us You’ve made the decision to transform your house into a truly intelligent home with a Control4 system. That’s exciting—but if you’re like most homeowners, you probably have questions swirling through your mind. What exactly happens […]
How to Choose the Best Home Automation System for Your Home
Written by the Nex AV team — certified Control4 & Lutron installers designing smart homes and AV systems across NYC. About us Imagine waking up to find your home already warming to your preferred temperature, your favorite playlist gently filling the rooms, and your coffee brewing in the kitchen—all without lifting a finger. This isn’t science fiction […]
The Ultimate Guide to Home Automation (2026)
Written by the Nex AV team — certified Control4 & Lutron installers designing smart homes and AV systems across NYC. About us Walking into your home and having the lights automatically adjust to your preferred brightness, the temperature set to your ideal comfort level, and your favorite playlist beginning to play might sound like something from a […]