Learn How to Become the Ultimate Derby Day Host
Smart Technology Elevates Southern Hospitality So Your Guests Have a Great Time
In Louisville, the Kentucky Derby represents the pinnacle of tradition, style, and celebration. If you’re preparing for a sophisticated garden party in your backyard or a lively indoor soirée, the pressure to be the perfect host is palpable. You want to focus on your guests and your Mint Julep recipe, rather than fumbling for remote controls or walking from room to room to adjust device settings.
A professionally integrated smart home transforms your property into the ultimate entertainment venue. Learn how our experts can help you automate your party to enjoy the greatest 2 minutes in sports.
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Instant Atmosphere with Derby Mode
Forget walking around the house, dimming lights, and manually closing shades. Instead, program a custom "Derby Mode" button on your Control4 or Crestron Home keypad or mobile device.
A single tap sets the entire stage: interior lights shift to a warm, welcoming glow, your motorized shades adjust to eliminate glare on the TV, and the guest-house climate drops to a comfortable 70 degrees.
Seamless Audio Across Every Room
The energy of the track should follow your guests as they mingle. Our whole-home audio systems allow you to stream your curated race-day playlists through high-end architectural speakers that blend into your ceiling.
As the post-time ceremonies begin, you can instantly switch every speaker in the house to the live broadcast audio with zero delay. Your guests will hear the call of the race clearly, even if they are in the kitchen, refreshing their drinks.
The Backyard Viewing Experience
The Derby is a celebration of the outdoors. We specialize in all-weather 4K displays and landscape audio systems designed specifically for Kentucky’s seasonal shifts.
Our outdoor AV setups ensure your patio, covered porch, or pool deck offers a picture as crisp as your indoor media room. With ultra-bright displays engineered to fight direct sunlight, you and your guests will have a perfect view of the horses as they head down the stretch.
Natural Light Control
Early May sunshine is beautiful, but it can wreak havoc on your viewing party by washing out the big screen. Motorized shading can respond to the sun’s position automatically.
As the afternoon progresses, your shades lower to protect your furniture and optimize your screen’s contrast. You get the benefit of natural light without the heat gain or the visual distraction.
Add Elegance Without the Effort
Smart technology should look smart, too. By replacing cumbersome rows of wall switches with elegant, custom-engraved keypads, your home maintains its aesthetic integrity while providing total control. You remain the center of the party, while your home handles the logistics in the background.
Experience Automation for Yourself in Our Showroom
The best way to understand the fluidity of automation is to see it in action. We invite you to visit our Control4 Certified Showroom in Louisville to test-drive these entertainment scenes for yourself.
Begin planning your ultimate Derby celebration today and book a showroom demo.
