The Similarities and Differences Between These Two Leading Smart Home Systems

You're ready to automate your home, and you've narrowed it down to two of the industry's most respected platforms: Control4 and Savant. Both deliver whole-home control over lighting, entertainment, climate, and security. Both require professional installation and programming. And both have passionate advocates who'll tell you their platform is the clear winner.

Here's the truth: they're both excellent systems. The real question isn't which one is "better"—it's which one fits your specific project, priorities, and lifestyle. Let's examine how each platform addresses the key elements of home automation, so you can make an informed decision.

Discover how smart design turns solar into a system that supports your home.

When most people think about going solar, they picture a shiny array of panels on the roof and a smaller utility bill each month. Panels feel like the main event, so it is easy to assume that once they are installed, the job is done.

In reality, panels are only one piece of a much bigger picture. A home uses electricity in different ways at different times, and the grid is not always as reliable or affordable as we would like. Without a way to monitor, manage, and store your solar power, you can still feel unprepared during outages and surprised by peak usage charges.

Summit Technology Group helps you move past that basic, panels-only mindset. By treating solar as part of a complete home energy system, we design projects that give you more insight, more control, and more confidence in the investment you are making. Keep reading to explore what that looks like and why it matters for your comfort, safety, and long-term savings.

Keep Your Home Safe From Burglars This Season!

You’ve zipped the suitcases, set the thermostat, and tugged the front door once more. With twinkle lights on the block and a calendar full of festivities, it’s easy to believe that a solid deadbolt is enough to secure your home. 

But the holidays also create perfect conditions for break-ins. Thieves look for small clues that a home’s sitting empty: dark windows night after night, delivery boxes stacking up, mail peeking from the box, a quiet driveway, even cheerful vacation posts on social media. A good lock slows someone down, but it doesn’t stop a determined intruder who’s already identified your place as “away for the week.”

This season, think beyond the key. In the next sections, we’ll show how a layered security approach turns your empty house into a challenging target and lets you enjoy that airport latte with true peace of mind. 

Ditch Tangled Cords and Make Your Home Festive and Warm With Just One Touch.

Decorating for the holidays is one of the most joyful parts of the season. From twinkling string lights to cozy candles and glowing wreaths, lighting helps create that magical atmosphere everyone loves. But if you’ve ever wrestled with tangled cords, overloaded outlets, or timers that never quite work right, you know the process isn’t always merry and bright.

Luckily, that’s what smart lighting was created for. With just a tap or a voice command, you can make your home sparkle in all the right ways without the hassle. Here are five ways smart lighting makes holiday decorating easier, safer, and a whole lot more fun.