Control4 has announced that its OS2 platform and Intercom Anywhere app are being retired, with cloud services ending in November 2026. If your home automation system still runs on OS2, now’s the time to start planning your upgrade — and our ATL Electrical team in Christchurch, home to Canterbury’s only certified Control4 showroom, is here to help you transition smoothly. What’s changing? Control4 is phasing out support for the OS2 system and mobile apps. From late 2025, the a

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Motorised blinds are becoming a staple in modern, energy-efficient homes. but why is this? Keep the sun out The New Zealand sun can be very intense during the summer months. At the hottest part of the day, your air-conditioning will be working extra hard to keep your home at a comfortable temperature. As part of a smart home setup, automated or motorised blinds can be programmed to lower automatically, taking pressure off your home heating and cooling system. Automated or mo