by Aniko Woods | Apr 5, 2025 | Lifestyle, Smart Home Tech
Smart Outdoor Living This Spring: Control4, Shelly & Govee Spring is here, and across Europe, terraces are getting swept, grills uncovered, and outdoor lights tested for the first time since autumn. At S3, that means it’s time to reawaken our cottage Control4...
by Aniko Woods | Sep 30, 2024 | Audio & Video, Entertainment Systems, Integrations and Interoperability
When it comes to enjoying a truly immersive audio experience at home, knowing your audio source options is key. This past weekend, Andrew and I hosted a few friends at our winehouse in the Balaton Highlands for the local “Trout and Wine Festival”. The...
by Aniko Woods | Sep 20, 2024 | Design Advice, Industry News and Trends, Installation and Services
As the Danube rises and threatens to overflow its banks, there’s a certain irony in watching a problem that could have been avoided with better planning. The current flood situation here mirrors a common issue we see in the renovations of Budapest homes: when you...
by Aniko Woods | Sep 13, 2024 | Industry News and Trends, Integrations and Interoperability, Smart Home Tech
Advancing Home Networks and Cybersecurity As someone who has long advocated for stronger cybersecurity measures in home networks, I find the advancements presented at the CEDIA Expo 2024 in Denver truly exciting. At S3, we’ve always believed in using enterprise-grade...
by Aniko Woods | Sep 5, 2024 | Automation and Control, Industry News and Trends
Control4 X4: A Revolutionary Step in Smart Home Automation at CEDIA 2024 Control4, a global leader in smart home automation, has just announced its latest innovation— Control4 X4—at the prestigious CEDIA Expo 2024. With a refined, modern look, enhanced personalisation...