Smart Home Company Insteon Shuts Down: Why It Matters
Insteon Pulls the Plug Without Warning
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Late last week, the connected lighting company Insteon suddenly shut down without warning its users.
Its array of smart light switches and other products lost access to the servers they rely on.
The company also deleted its user forum and leadership page from its website, leaving customers to wonder what had happened.
The company did not respond to a request for comment, but former CEO Rob Lilleness did mention in a LinkedIn post that he was no longer involved with the company.
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Users were furious with the abrupt change and found themselves unable to control their home’s lights with the Insteon mobile app.
Some of the company’s smart switches currently still work as regular on-off switches, but many models are now bricked. Attempting to reset devices may cause them to become inoperable.
At Evolved Habitat, We Do Things Different
As a full-service smart home integrator in Northeast Wisconsin, we have the privilege of partnering with some incredible companies.
One of which is Lutron, a true pioneer in the home automation space.
They are a long-standing smart home technology company with a proven track record of producing the best in lighting control systems, motorized shades, and integrated motion and occupancy sensors.
Lighting control can help you take command of your home's ambiance, energy consumption, and privacy all at once.
You can use smart lighting to set customized moods, ensure your kids turn the lights off when they leave the room, or even save money on your electricity bill by setting your lights to automatically turn off in unoccupied rooms.
Motorized shades help you control the light that enters your home.
In addition to giving you a little bit of extra security while you're away from home, they can also prevent the sun from bleaching your furniture and art.
Plus, they can help make sure you wake up naturally by opening in time for sunrise—no more alarms!
Explore the elements of a complete home automation system:
- Smart Lighting
- Motorized Shades & Blinds
- Private Voice Control
- Whole-home WiFi & Networking
- Multi-Room Audio
- Home Theater & Media Rooms
- Home Security & Surveillance
- Outdoor TV & Audio
- Outdoor Bug Screens & Motorized Shades
For more information about the benefits of home automation, contact us now for a free consultation. Together, we will create a custom solution that is tailored to your individual needs.
When it Comes to Smart Home Technology, Reliability is Everything
One of the main reasons we offer Lutron products is that they are incredibly reliable. Designed with the highest quality parts, they are built to last.
If you choose our company to install your smart home technology, we'll work with you to create a system tailor-made for your needs—and then we'll make sure it always works perfectly.
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Bottom Line
In the end, we all want the same things out of our homes—convenience, comfort, security, and innovation.
All that's left for you to decide is who to trust with that mission. The benefits a reliable partner can provide speak for themselves.
If you want peace of mind in your smart home, turn to an integrator like Evolved Habitat.
We are committed to delivering an exceptional end result, providing unparalleled customer service and achieving lasting satisfaction.
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We specialize in custom smart home systems, innovative home automation design and installation, and cutting-edge home security solutions.
Contact us today if you are planning a new construction or home renovation and we will design a custom smart home automation plan, create a streamlined strategy to blend it into your space, and deliver unmatched service during the entire process and beyond.
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