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Over the years, smart home technology has been getting… well… smarter. Advancements are coming faster now more than ever. The question stands though, which gadgets are going to stick and is worth including into your smart home? In this article, we will be looking at the 2019 trends for smart home technology so that you know which technology to take to the bank!Alexa Gets Even More Powerful Alexa voice control has been a stable platform for solutions such as door locks, audio and video systems…

You have just received your brand new 4K projector, and you are ready to start watching your favorite movies. Well, not yet! First, you need to choose your projection screen. It is the goal of all home theater enthusiasts to seek out the best quality and value available to get the full potential out of your projector. However, which screen type do you prefer? In this article, we are going to discuss the most popular projection screen solutions and what may be a good fit for your home theater.Kn…

You can have the best 4K display, and the most excellent home theater receiver on the market and your home theater room can have the most beautiful seats available, automated lighting, along with your favorite decorations, however, if your sound quality is insufficient, then it is all a pointless endeavor. However, with so many options available, which speaker system should you use for your home theater?   In this article, we will break down the different types of speakers and describe t…

Introduction Smart Home technology, security systems, and automated shades are intriguing and compelling. However, an essential piece of the puzzle is often overlooked - the home network. There are right and wrong ways to set up your home networks. If you think that going down to your local “big-box” retailer and picking up the most expensive wireless router is the best option, you’re sadly mistaken. For home networks, the needs are different from one to the next. In this article, we will disc…

Introduction With convenience at the pinnacle of today's society, we are always looking for ways to make our home safer, increasingly more efficient, and to be as comfortable as possible. If safety, efficiency, and comfort align with your goals, perhaps you should look into the latest technology of motorized shades for your home. Where do you even start, though, when exploring motorized shades? In this article, we will discuss what to look for in window shade technology and the manufacturer th…

  Home automation - do I need it? What is it? Moreover, what does it do for me? Have you asked any of these questions when you hear someone talk about home automation technology? We are going to jump ahead of ourselves and answer each one for you.     Do I need it? - Yes What is it? - Automation technology that makes your home much safer, more convenient, and fun. What does it do for me? - It will save me time, help me be more productive, and will help me keep my home secur…

Doing business with entities that are not local is the new normal. The telephone, fax machine, internet, email, text and more has made it easier than ever to do business with customers anywhere in the world. Are FaceTime and Skype the best way to communicate with your customers though? In this article, we discuss the top reasons for companies to consider adding enterprise-grade video conferencing gear to your boardroom and meeting rooms.How Is Enterprise Video Conferencing Different From Consum…

If you own a 'brick and mortar' business, you must communicate with your patrons constantly by way of signage. Have you found yourself wishing that your signs could change throughout the day, targeting your special offers to your clients? Digital signage may be a good choice for you. What are the benefits of digital signage? And, why would digital signage be a good fit for me? These questions, and more will be answered in this article!The Benefits of Digital Signage For Your Business We will…

LED lighting is not just about 'going green.' The term 'going green' can swing between two spectrums including the simple act of throwing a plastic bottle into a recycling container, and going completely off the grid with full solar and wind energy, compost system, water recycling and much more. Whether or not 'going green' is important to you, outfitting your home or business with LED lighting comes with more than just the good feeling of giving back to the earth. In this article, we will disc…

Enjoying movies and the ‘big game’ at home has been the past time of millions, and perhaps you have a audio video setup at home. How though, can you take your home entertainment experience to the next level in the Austin and Houston Texas area? Custom home theater systems are the ticket to making your home entertainment experience better than in the movie theater! In this article, we will outline everything that you need to know to get you off to the best start. Your Custom Home Theater - What…

Everything you need to know about successful home automation Enabling your home with smart automation is not just trendy, it is becoming practical now that we have available to us a wide selection of devices that are connected to the Internet of Things (IoT). Everything seems to be connected in some way, adding to the potential convenience and comfort that we can have at home. From home lighting, music and A/V systems, vacuum cleaner robots, refrigerators and pretty much anything that you can…

In the past, a fireplace would often be a focal point of a room like a family or living room – and sometimes master bedrooms too. Over time, TVs also introduced themselves as the prime focus in rooms of many homes. Often the TVs conflicted with fireplaces, creating two focal points, with the TV often being placed in a suboptimal location.  The advent of flat panel TVs ameliorated this problem somewhat; the TV could be hung over a fireplace.  Problem solved, right? Well, not really…

Commercial automation sounds like a vague term.  We’re not referring to robots and artificial intelligence here, but we are talking about technologies that make commercial buildings smarter.  Commercial automation is about integrating control technologies to make buildings more secure, energy efficient, and productive environments. The main areas are lighting control, climate control, security systems, and audio/visual systems. Let’s take a look at how these things work together to…

Managing a building’s lighting has an immense impact on the work that happens there.  When you think of the benefits of lighting control, the first that might spring to mind is energy savings.  While that’s a prime motivator, that’s not the only consideration.  Bad lighting situations can cause more than wasted energy and money.  If people are uncomfortable while they are working due to lighting that isn’t well suited for their tasks or the Texas sun heating the office to d…

The term home theater used to stir up mental images of a dedicated, specially set up room optimized for watching movies.  It looked like a miniature version of a real, large theater.  While those are indeed still popular and viable options, today’s technology allows for many variations on that theme. The rise of flat panel technologies, projection options, sound systems, control and automation gear, and content services allow designers and homeowners free reign to devise the perfect…