Which is the best smart home system?

Which is the best smart home system? Here our analysis

Smart home systems are big news right now, and that is a situation which is set to continue as technology advances. They provide many important advantages for home owners across the globe, from saving on energy bills to better home security.

The question is, which is the best smart home system to invest in?

A question that every technology lover who wants to buy a state-of-the-art home automation system for his home should ask himself.

The point is: you need a system which is easy to use and give you a high level of functionality. Let's take a look at two of the best systems on the market, Control4 and Savant, and discuss which is the best investment.

Our experience about Control 4 system

Control4 does a great job of providing education to its customers. You can find all the resources you need on the website, including a gallery of instructional images and a selection of helpful videos. There is also a cool project planner where you can link your smart goals with local suppliers.

Control4 does not offer security monitoring directly, but you can easily use one its many partners to provide this service. You can also sign up to use 4Sight which means you can watch security camera feeds once you have a system fitted. There is also a feature called Mockupancy which means that the system can act randomly when you are out, making it look as though you are home.

Control of the Control4 smart home system is easy. Whether you are using the app, or a touchscreen controller, the experience is identical.

The analysis of Savant system

Looking on the Savant website, we felt that it's aim is to attract the luxury market. While there is nothing wrong with that, it can be a little off putting to the average smart home system user. That being said, the images and videos on the website are useful, although not as comprehensive as those provided by Control4.

For security, Savant does not provide a system itself. However, you can ask the dealer about having a system installed. Once this is done, you can view the cameras using the Savant system.

Savant provides an identical control experience across all devices. It does not provide its own touchscreen controllers but you have the facility to use a conventional tablet instead.

Our Verdict

We are giving this one to Control4 which we think is the best overall. It provides great educational support for users so the home control system is easy to use. It's also easier to integrate the system for security monitoring due to the high number of hardware partners that Control4 has.

An effective home controlo system for all those who want a controls for their house that is of a high standard and ensures technological innovation and luxury, from home cinema to home automation management of all aspects of daily life.

A "must have" for all the enthusiasts of technology.

Idra Tecnologie Informatiche is a group of consultants with decades of experience in Services and Solutions for the business in the Information & Communication Technology (Ict) area.