If anything's true about Florida, it's that there's always a need for air conditioning. In just about any building you walk into, you'll find an efficient (and overworked) central AC unit. And, while the ocean breeze may keep Ponte Vedra Beach temperate most of the year, residents are still relying on their HVAC systems to beat the late-summer humidity. But did you know an Alarm.com smart home security system can help you manage energy usage? Find out more about one of the unexpected benefits of integrating your security controls.

Unless you’re an interior designer, you probably don’t think much about the lighting in your home beyond its purpose to help you see. But there’s a lot more to lighting than your standard overhead lights and lamps.

When thoughtfully designed, lighting can highlight your artwork, accent architectural features, and add life to your hallways and staircases. What’s more, today’s smart lighting solutions make adjusting and controlling each fixture in your home a breeze.

Kick your home lighting design up a notch in St. Augustine, FL with these three tips from our smart lighting control experts at Alpha Dog.

Lighting is one of the most crucial considerations when it comes to your Florida home’s interior design and functionality. And in today’s world of IoT, smart lighting has significantly widened the possibilities of what it can do for our homes—and our lifestyles.

Keep reading below to discover how home lighting control can significantly improve your lifestyle in Jacksonville, from added convenience and energy savings to better sleep, enhanced ambiance, and more. You may just rethink your home’s current lighting setup.

We here in Florida are no strangers to hot summer afternoons. And we all know that warmer weather means increased energy bills as you spend more attempting to keep your home cool.

At Alpha Dog AVS, we love working with local homeowners along the First Coast to optimize their energy output through smart home technology.

In this post, we explore how the home automation system in your Jacksonville, Florida house can limit your energy consumption this summer.

Interested in learning more? Keep reading below.