Home cinema recliners from Moovia, Front Row and Fortress
Home cinema recliners from Moovia, Front Row and Fortress: where each maker came from, what they do well, honest drawbacks and how they work with Control4.
Rako lighting review: history, pros and cons
An installer’s Rako lighting review: where the Kent company came from, what it does well, the real drawbacks and how it fits a Control4 home.
Can you retrofit Lutron lighting without rewiring?
Can you add Lutron smart lighting to an existing home without rewiring? Often yes. Here is what wireless covers, what still needs a cable, and when to rewire.
How to wire a house for a smart home
How to wire a house for a smart home: where cables should go, Cat6 or Cat6a, where to put the cabinet, and why first fix is the time to plan it.
Where to put a subwoofer in a home cinema
Where to put a subwoofer in a home cinema room: the crawl method, corners versus walls, when two subs help, and why the room matters.
Kitchen lighting: how to layer light in a smart home
How to layer kitchen lighting: ambient, task and accent light, each on its own dimmer, then grouped into scenes for cooking, dining and evenings.
Home cinema seating: rows, spacing and risers
How much space home cinema seating needs: row spacing, recliner clearance, riser height and when a sofa is the better choice.
Video door entry and intercom in a smart home
How video door entry and intercom work in a smart home, how it differs from a video doorbell, and what to plan before building work starts.
Why LED lights flicker or buzz on a dimmer
Why LED lights flicker or buzz on a dimmer, what minimum load means, and how to fix low-end flicker with the right dimmer, lamps and trim.
Home cinema lighting: how to light a cinema room
How to light a home cinema: wall, step and accent layers, keeping light off the screen, and scenes that dim with the film and lift on pause.