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At One Touch Automation, they design and install customized home
and office automation systems which seamlessly integrate your audio-
visual equipment, security and surveillance systems, appliances, lighting,
blinds and HVAC allowing everything to be controlled from one simple
device, be it a universal remote, touchscreen or smartphone. “Every job
is a unique and exciting challenge,” says Calvin Garraway, owner of One
Touch Automation. “The options are limitless, and each system we design
and install ensures that we keep up-to-date on the latest technology.”
Garraway, an electronics systems engineering technologist, designs
every system himself. He explains, “I meet with my clients to discover
what they require from their home automation system and to view
the space involved. Then, I sit down and draft a customized system
specifically to meet my clients’ needs.” After the clients have reviewed the
draft and Garraway has made any requested alterations or additions, his
talented team of technicians installs the system, programs and tests the
equipment to ensure that everything is operating optimally.
Cutting-Edge Equipment
One Touch Automation only uses cutting-edge equipment from the best
brands, such as Crestron and URC. One Touch Automation is Saskatoon’s
only residential Crestron dealer. Their preferred platform for large-scale
projects, Crestron is one of the top automation platforms in the world,
trusted by Microsoft and the US Pentagon. URC, another line employed
by One Touch Automation, is known for its reliability. “We have never had
a customer complain about their URC system,” says Garraway.
When it comes to designing and installing home and office security
systems, One Touch Automation relies on industry leaders like DSC Smart
Security Systems and Eyesonic CCTV. Using such premium equipment,
Garraway designs security systems that include video surveillance with
motion, smoke and carbon monoxide detection to ensure that your
family and your property are kept safe and secure. These systems can
be adapted so they can be controlled remotely with all the systems
integrated to achieve maximum protection. Every brand employed by One
Touch Automation is easily upgradeable, an important feature in an era
where technology is changing quickly.
The Face of the Future
While the automation industry is still fairly young, it is growing rapidly.
More and more often automation systems are being incorporated into
Saskatoon homes, whether as retrofits or new builds. Garraway expects
that eventually it will be standard for new builds to include an audio-visual
system. “One Touch Automation already works with every major builder in
the city,” says Garraway. “We offer special home builder incentives on pre-
wire packages and are able to meet the high standards for functionality
and appearance set by the builders. After all, a quality system should
not only work well, it should look good, too.” One Touch Automation is
capable of doing any size project, from simply hanging a TV to currently
installing one of the largest Crestron systems in western Canada. They
have also been responsible for designing and installing the automation
systems for every Saskatoon STARS Lottery Home.
2015 Stars Lottery Home
“I’mnot sure if wewere just used to the
systemwehadbefore or something,
but your systemworks...noproblems!”
GlendonPickering
ONE TOUCH AUTOMATION