Why Your Home Automation System Needs an Energy Efficiency Upgrade

How Can You Turn Your Home Into a Smart Energy Command Center?

Summer energy bills often feel unavoidable, but your current home automation system may not do enough to help. Legacy platforms were built for convenience, not efficiency, which means they miss chances to reduce costs while keeping you comfortable.

The latest releases from Control4’s 4X platform and Savant’s power management system take a more proactive approach to energy efficiency and management. Control X4 enhances how you interact with your home by adding personalization, smarter routines, and modern integrations. Savant Power provides circuit-level monitoring and advanced energy load management. 

Together, these upgrades create more intuitive homes and cut unnecessary energy use.

What Makes Control4 X4 Different From Older Systems?

Control4’s X4 release represents the biggest update in years. Instead of sticking with dated interfaces and clunky schedules, X4 gives homeowners greater control over their homes. Here’s to expect from the latest Control4 software: 

• A redesigned interface that is faster, modern, and customizable. You can now place widgets, routines, and frequently used controls directly on your home screen.
  
  
• X4 allows you to build personalized lighting, HVAC, and security schedules with more flexibility
  
  
• Better voice and ecosystem integration with Apple HomeKit, Siri, and third-party devices to work through the platforms that work best for you. 
• Improved reliability and performance with stronger device connections that keep everything responsive.

These X4 improvements manage energy use directly, but they give you the tools to reduce waste meaningfully. Coordinating shades with your thermostat, dimming lights when rooms are empty, and creating personalized schedules all add up to measurable efficiency gains.

How Does Savant Power Deliver Real Energy Intelligence?

If X4 improves the user experience, Savant Power provides deeper energy management that directly impacts utility costs. Savant modules connect directly with circuits, solar panels, and battery storage. Through these modules, you gain real-time visibility into how your home consumes energy and the ability to decide where power should come from.

Savant Power gives you the ability to:

• View energy use for each major circuit in your home.
  
  
• Switch automatically between solar panels, battery reserves, or the grid depending on rates and availability.
  
  
• Create energy modes prioritizing essential loads like refrigeration or security during an outage.
  
  
• Delay appliances such as dishwashers or pool pumps until off-peak hours to reduce costs.
  
  
• Charge electric vehicles when solar production is highest.

Savant Power optimizes your energy use from a granular level to help reduce costs and avoid lengthy blackouts that could affect your health, comfort, or safety. 

Can Climate Control Reduce Energy Waste?

Heating and cooling typically account for the largest portion of a utility bill. Older systems run on fixed schedules that often cool or heat empty rooms. With Control4 X4, you can set smarter schedules based on occupancy, time of day, or weather forecasts. You can also pair your thermostat with motorized shades to reduce HVAC strain during extreme cold or heat. 

At the same time, Savant Power makes sure that when your HVAC does run, it pulls electricity in the most cost-effective way. Whether drawing from solar reserves or shifting to battery storage during peak demand, the system manages power so that comfort is maintained with lower costs.

Why Should You Upgrade Now?

Sticking with an outdated automation system means greater costs and lower comfort. Control4 X4 improves everyday control and personalization, while Savant Power adds the intelligence to manage energy loads strategically. By upgrading, you get a smoother, more modern experience and the ability to reduce utility bills.

At Summit Technology Group, our certified engineers specialize in combining these platforms into comprehensive solutions. We assess your existing setup, highlight areas where waste can be cut, and design an upgrade tailored to your lifestyle. By combining X4’s advanced personalization with Savant’s energy management, your home becomes more efficient, more comfortable, and ready for the future.

Now is the perfect time to enhance your smart home experience! Call or fill out our contact form to chat with our expert technicians.