Enhance Your Home, Improve Your Wellbeing And Save Energy

Shades put the finishing touch on a room; without them, they can feel sparse and unwelcoming. Window treatments add style, ambiance, and a sense of elegance.

Motorized shades provide more than fashion; they help minimize energy costs, protect your assets and complement your security system. Shades are also a vital component in utilizing daylighting techniques for more human-centric lighting. When tied to a smart home controller, a house can regulate itself, furnishing you with the luxury of comfort and convenience.

Are you curious about how automated shading systems can improve not just the look but the function of your home in Newport, RI and surrounding areas? Continue reading to find out more.

Working From Home Does Not Mean You Need to Sacrifice Quality or Comfort

Whether you are a remote worker veteran or were drafted over the last year, the trend toward work-from-home clearly shows some staying power. While the increased movement from in-office was well underway before 2020, many business communications platforms have made it possible long term.

A recent survey of top CEOs and business founders in Entrepreneur magazine indicated that they expected up to 70% of their workforce to be in the office two to three days a week or remain away from the office for the next three to five years. In addition, studies from Fortune magazine and business groups indicate that employee productivity remained consistent and, in many cases, increased markedly.

Are you ready to upgrade your Glastonbury, CT and surrounding area home office to a professional grade? An advanced smart home system enables you to communicate clearly, consistently, and securely. Learn more by reading below.

Cloud-Based Surveillance Systems Are Prone to Information Breaches, Compromising You and Your Family

Security is an essential component for your Avon, CT, and surrounding area smart home. It provides you with the assurance you need that the people and property you care about are protected. Inside or out, a security camera system allows you to monitor tradespeople working, the arrival of your children, or a delivery.

Whether you are at home or away, security cameras allow you to access recordings or even live views. How you access your security data is a balancing act between ease-of-use and the privacy of you and your family.

Many services offer remote cloud options to store recordings, log occurrences and even furnish a portal for real-time viewing. While this may seem to be an optimal convenience, there are a few pros and cons to consider before signing on to such a service.

Read below to find out how to protect your personal information while protecting your home.

Protect Your Health With Systems That Help You Breath Better and Purify Your Water

Now more than ever, there are concerns about the air quality and water contaminates in the Hartford, CT region. While municipalities put great effort into protecting the local environment, the responsibility of protecting your family’s health and wellbeing is a top priority.

Your home should be a place of sanctuary, offering solace that is free of the troubles of the outside world. Just as your smart home allows you to manage the environmental settings with automation and manual control, the same can be done to the air you breathe and the water you drink.

Are you looking for ways to ensure your home’s environmental safety? Read more below to find out how.

Electrical Grids Are Troubled. Prevent Damage from Surges and Costly Peak Hour Charges

Technology is a big part of our everyday living; every aspect of our lives is touched by it. The devices in our home provide automated convenience, surveillance, and access to media from anywhere.

While there are many benefits to having a smart home, they are susceptible to inconsistencies in the power grid, natural events, and peak energy costs. Providing audio video protection from surges, spikes, and other electrical issues not only ensures continued service but also protects your investment. 

Is your Westbrook, CT, or New Englandsmart home and equipment protected against potentially damaging electrical issues? Find out how we can save your devices and money. Read more below.

If You Are Just Getting Started With Automated Lighting Control, We Have Simple And Effective Solutions.

Lighting does more than illuminate your way in the dark; it has the power to create ambiance, affect our mood and productivity. Lighting control brings a more personalized experience, tuned to your lifestyle. Set the scene for dinner, add life to the backyard barbeque, or create a calming warm glow as you get ready for bed. 

If you are looking to get started with automated lights, it may seem like a daunting task at first. We offer solutions by Lutron that accommodate your needs and situation, from new build to retrofit. 

Are you ready to bring a new level of lighting to your home in Glastonbury, CT, and the surrounding areas? Read more below to find out how you and your home can benefit. 

Get Ready for Outdoor Entertaining this Summer with Smart Plugs from Lutron

It's almost springtime, which means time for barbeques and outdoor entertaining. Maybe you and your family like to play a little touch football or set up the volleyball net when the weather is warmer. Or perhaps you want to unwind with a few cocktails by the water in your Newport, RI homewhile you appreciate all the fresh flowers in bloom as your favorite music plays in the background. 

Whateveroutdoor entertainment you enjoy doing most, you will want to make sure your Newport home is set up so you can enjoy them. Along with outdoor music and Wi-Fi, there is a brand-new must-have outdoor technology we recommend for clients: Lutron Caseta outdoor smart plugs. With Lutron Caseta smart plugs installed in your backyard, you can enjoy those longer Spring days well into the evening.

Circadian Based Lighting Systems Supplement Natural Light, Providing Better Health and Energy

Light is a vital element for life, fostering nature and humans alike. The natural cycle of the sun’s rise and setting dictates our own. We have evolved to take both cultural and biological cues from the sun.

Developing research has shown that circadian rhythms have a direct influence on our emotional and physical wellbeing. All too often, the standard lighting is designed with a utilitarian eye. These cold and muted fixtures ignore, or even mask, the vibrancy and vigor natural light bestows.

Ketra, purchased by Lutron in 2018, takes a different approach, stating: “Dynamic and always evolving, it’s as alive as the very life it illuminates. And yet, we often treat man-made light as a mere utility, remaining complacent with stagnant, chilly light —when it holds the potential to be so much more. “

Intrigued how human-centric lighting control can enhance your home and health in Newport, RI and the surrounding areas? Read on for more information.

A PROFESSIONALLY DESIGNED HOME NETWORK SETUP INCREASES RELIABILITY AND PROVIDES ASSURED SECURITY

The data network has become the critical infrastructure for the modern home. Nearly every element of the house is connected to the network in some manner.  Shades, lighting, security, and our entertainment all travel along with the category cables to a processor.

Keeping your essential network operating at peak performance requires detailed planning in design and installation. Whether it is streaming full 4K ultra-high-definition video, whole-home audio distribution, live gaming, or just scrolling through social media, your home network setup should be ready to handle it.

Looking to upgrade your home network setup in Stonington, CT, or the surrounding areas? Read on below for our top tips.

A 2GIG Home Security System Comes with Awesome Benefits

The “2GIG” in 2GIG Security actually stands for “2 guys in a garage.” That’s because that is actually how 2GIG Security started, with 2 engineers working in a garage. From humble beginnings, 2GIG Security has become a leader in the security industry and a trusted brand among homeowners.

Homeowners in West Hartford, CT and the surrounding areas are using 2GIG Security for their home security systems more and more because of the immense benefits that come with this state-of-the-art solution. With the holidays approaching, it is more important now than ever to invest in a home security system that protects their home and families.

C&T Systems works with you to design a 2GIG security solution that tailors their features to best match your priorities and needs.

Live and Breathe Easier by Installing a Smart Air Purification System

How healthy is your home? You probably don’t know because, most of the time, the problems are invisible. This is especially true when it relates to air quality. You can’t see if your indoor air is impure. However, you’ll undoubtedly experience the effects: allergies, frequent colds, fatigue, and other health issues. Those unseen contaminants in the air, such as viruses, bacteria, and minuscule airborne particles, can make your home an unhealthy place to live.

When you have an air purification system in your home in Hartford, CT, or the surrounding areas, you’ll dramatically improve the air quality in your rooms. We recommend using a Pure365 air purifier. Read more to learn how this medical-grade purifier reduces indoor pollutants to give your home a clean bill of health.

4 Features of Lutron’s Beautifully Engineered Shading System

Window shades are both functional and aesthetically pleasing when you purchase the right products. There are many options available at your local stores, but none compare to Lutron Palladiom shades. Lutron motorized shades combine form, function, and automation to make your home in West Hartford, CT and the surrounding areas both beautiful and smart.

Get rid of your old dusty shades with cords and rods, and update to these new, smart shades. In this blog, we’ll highlight four features of the Lutron’s Palladiom shades that make them stand out from other shading systems you’d find on the market. As a certified dealer, we can help bring this innovative technology into your home.

Learn About the Advantages of Installing LED Lights in Your Home

Transform the ambiance of your living areas with stylish LED lights and fixtures. Unlike harsh fluorescents and energy-consuming incandescent bulbs, LED lights mimic natural lighting and use less energy than traditional bulbs. They are also cool to the touch and tunable. Place them anywhere you want and adjust their color to complement your lighting needs. You’ll love the results by elevating the beauty of your interior space.

More and more people throughout Newport, RI, and the surrounding areas want to add LED lights to their lighting control system. Discover how smart home automation and LED lights make your home even more livable and loveable.

Beauty, Performance, and Cost Savings. So Many Good Reasons to Upgrade to Lutron Shades

Traditional window shades serve their purpose by providing light control and accenting your home décor. But you want more than that!

Lutron window shades are not only available in a wide variety of styles and sizes, but they are motorized for ultimate control! Imagine the convenience of simply pushing a button to control your shades – raise them, lower them, and adjust the slats for optimal light control.

On top of that, they are sleek and stylish, impressively elevating the ambiance of your living areas to new levels. Want to find out all the benefits of installing motorized shades at your home in Farmington, CT or the surrounding areas? Read more in our blog.

Keep an Eye on Your Home and Your Privacy Too

Why do you need a surveillance system? You may not, but chances are you want peace of mind to know what's happening at your home. You may want to enhance protection for your family and property. If you often travel or have a second home, you may need to keep an eye on your property. If you have children at home of the right ages, you might want to ensure everything is OK when you're not there.

We won't pretend to know all the reasons you might want a surveillance camera system. But whether you’re at your main residence in West Hartford, CT, or your Rhode Island beach house, these features and benefits could be vital.

Keep reading below for three ways you can make your home safer with surveillance cameras.

Outdoor entertainment systems transform beautiful outdoor spaces into the perfect spot to entertain your friends, hang out with your family, or relax by yourself and take a little mental health break.

Whether you want to meditate outside with your cat in your lap, have some time throwing the pigskin around with your kids while listening to great tunes, or host a BBQ with your neighborhood pals while listening to your favorite party music, the right outdoor entertainment system makes it all possible.

Our customers in Newport, RI value their outdoor spaces and turn to us when they need help building the perfect system for their needs because they’re often unsure what components are most important (and which ones aren’t as critical).

We always tell them the same thing—you need the right audio system, the right lighting system, and a powerful Wi-Fi setup.

The team at C&T Systems is keeping an eye on all the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States and around the world, and we are taking all necessary precautions to keep our employees, clients and community safe during this time. Health precautions and protocols in line with WHO and CDC directives are taking place throughout our organization to reduce the spread of disease. Every day our team reviews up-to-date recommendations to ensure we’re doing everything to curb the spread of COVID-19. We are committed to doing everything we can to help our customers and staff.

Learn How OvrC, Panamax Keep This Function as Simple and Intuitive as Possible

We recently worked with a customer in the Stonington, CT area who had all the latest smart home technology but kept running into a deceptively simple problem that many smart home owners don’t even think about until their smart tech is all set up: What do you do when these devices go offline?

Every now and then, even the best technology can fail and need a little help getting back into working order. For example, a router might need to be rebooted after a storm, or your cable box or streaming player might malfunction and need a reboot—even your smart cameras or music players might run into trouble that a simple reboot would fix.

But for our client in Stonington and others all across Connecticut, it’s often the case that after they’ve worked with us, they have all their tech hidden away elegantly in the basement or a closet, which means everything is usually packed in and hard to access for the average customer.

There’s an easier way—remote control of your devices with great products from OvrC and Panamax.

Add These Innovative Technology Solutions to Your To-Do List this Year

If you’re considering improving your business, window treatments may not be at the top of your to-do list. Unfortunately, that is the situation for many business owners in Rhode Island, and it’s an often-overlooked consideration that needs more attention in the modern workplace.

An upgrade of your business’s window treatments not only has the potential of making your establishment look smart and sophisticated, but it helps you save on commercial energy costs while also improving your employees’ workday.

Keep reading to learn three ways one of our favorite brands, Lutron, offers innovative commercial window treatments that will improve your Newport-area business.

Optimize Your Energy Use for a More Efficient, Eco-Conscious Lifestyle

Climate change, savings and greater reliability are just some of the reasons people are reimagining their relationships with energy. Home automation systems are increasingly taking this into account, not only when it comes to your family’s lifestyle but also to protect your valuable equipment.

For energy storage and management, sonnen is the go-to partner for smart home professionals. Automate your energy use according to your specific priorities while integrating everything seamlessly with your control system of choice.

Learn about sonnen’s products and features and find out why this technology is so vital for homes in West Hartford, CT, and throughout New England.