Electrify AV built the whole house around Control4, with lighting, security, audio, video, blinds and networking all running as one system.
Security covers multiple entry points, a garage and a driveway. Cameras trigger lighting and notifications when something happens. Lighting runs on C-Bus and DALI for smooth dimming and consistent color. Hidden sensors turn lights on as you walk past, including outside the lift and on the staircases at night. The garden lights switch on at sunset, and the Somfy blinds and shutters are controlled through the same system.
The team also hid the hardware. Security sensors drop down from the ceiling only when the alarm is armed. At the front door, a custom-made plate combines the intercom and keypad into one clean unit.
A custom-designed mounting plate was fabricated to seamlessly integrate an Inner Range SIFER keypad alongside the Control4 Chime as a single, cohesive assembly at the entry point, maintaining a consistent user experience without doubling up on visible hardware.
PIRs were mounted on custom drop-down servo mechanisms, recessed flush within the ceiling so they remain fully hidden when the security system is disarmed and only deploy when the system is armed, preserving both full coverage and clean ceiling lines.
C-Bus lighting was integrated directly into the Control4 platform, letting lighting respond automatically to movement, time of day, and system state while still giving the client the flexibility to create and adjust scenes over time without reprogramming.
Hidden Lightdream sensors integrated into the skirting outside the lift automatically activate lighting as occupants exit, with additional sensors placed at the top and bottom of staircases to improve safety and ease of movement in low light.
