Using Automation to Beat the Winter Doldrums

The winter months are here. Cold weather, shorter days, and the sun setting before dinnertime are just a few qualities of the season that can have an effect on your moods. But did you know that your smart home automation system can help you combat the winter blues that many of us in Brentwood, TN try to avoid each year?

With a Control4 system, it’s possible to utilize your home’s smart devices to support your wellness not only during the cooler winter months but year-round as well! Read on below to learn about two smart home solutions that you can incorporate into your Control4 system in order to make this season more enjoyable.

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Motorized Shades

Let the sunshine in! Fewer sunny hours each day makes it more difficult to regulate your moods due, in part, to lower levels of the hormone serotonin and vitamin D. By programming your motorized shades to rise automatically at sunrise, you can let absolutely as much light as possible enter your home! Because your Control4 system automates this process, you can also use this feature as nature’s “alarm clock,” signaling your body to wake up more naturally by the light of the sun. You’ll find yourself waking up less groggy and in a better mood to start each day. As you wind down in the evening, motorized shades can lower at sunset to help signal to your brain that the day is coming to a close.

Tunable Lighting

To further support your natural circadian rhythm, you can incorporate tunable lighting throughout your day. When natural sunlight is unavailable, varied color temperature lighting can support you as you progress through the day’s activities. Cool, blue-hued white light helps you stay focused and productive during the midday slump. Warm, orange-hued white light helps you wind down in the evenings after a stressful day. Using tunable lighting in conjunction with automated window treatments supports your wellness, helps you sleep more soundly in the evenings, and enables you to wake up feeling rejuvenated.

If you’re ready to explore the possibilities of a Control4 system further or would like to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation, fill out our online contact form or call us today! We look forward to helping bring the joys of home automation to you and your family this winter season.