Upgrade Your Home Audio With Sonos
Looking to upgrade your sound system? Sonos’ lineup of audio products is both innovative and diverse, with impressive sound quality to match. They even have an impressive lineup of outdoor audio equipment as well. In this article, we take a closer look at three devices from our friends at Sonos: Sonos Move 2, Sonos One […]
Integrating Siri Voice with the Control4 Halo Remote Control
The world of universal remote controls has been in a funk for the last few years. Only Savant has managed to produce a decent voice remote and Control4’s Neeo launch in 2019 felt rushed and incomplete. But when Snap One announced its Control4 Halo remote with Siri integration at last Fall’s CEDIA Expo, I couldn’t […]
How Do I Make My Dumb Home Smarter?
We get asked all the time about easy ways to smarten up a household, and change is easier than you might think! Just keep in mind that most of the technology for sale out there is complex and not necessarily dependable. Consider partnering with a home technology professional before beginning your shiny object buying spree. […]
Planning for Technology During a Home Renovation
When planning for technology during a home renovation project, it’s important to first identify your needs and consider the technology you currently use and what you would like to have in your new space. This may include things like home automation systems, home theater systems, and smart appliances. Identify Your Needs Once you have identified […]
New Smart Home Automation
The planning and design phases are the ideal time to consider adding smart home functionality. When planning new home automation, it’s important to take your ultimate goals into account. After all, you’re designing a house that matches virtually anything you could ever want, including features that will make living easier, at the end, you know when […]
Apple TV Problems and How to Solve Them
In an era when so many are cutting cable, Apple TV is a popular alternative. The device offers a great way to stream movies, watch TV, listen to music, and even play games! However, nothing stays perfect forever and over time you may face problems that impact your entertainment experience. In this article, we’ll cover […]
Up Your Patio Game with Outdoor Audio/Video
Outdoor audio/video systems enhance the ways you entertain guests in outside living spaces. The right combination of design, high-quality equipment, and weather will give your friends and family patio-envy. Especially in Central Virginia, where we’re fortunate to have long, warm evenings the majority of the year. Technology has permeated nearly every aspect of our lives, […]
SVS 3000 Micro Subwoofer: New Age Bass Performance
I have reviewed a few subwoofers over the years and thought my days of auditioning big boxes were behind me. What could possibly be new under the sun in the world of bass? That was before I strolled into a demo room at La Cantera Resort in San Antonio last year, lured there by killer […]
Biophilia and Smart Home Technology
We’ve seen an abundance of interest this year around biophilia in the home technology space. What is it and how can we best leverage it in homes simply, reliably, and cost-effectively? I’ve spent the last six months researching the latest trends and wanted to share my findings. What is Biophilia? Biophilia refers to our innate […]
Putting a Value on Home Technology
Clients often ask me, “Will home technology increase my property value?” I usually cringe at the thought of responding. It’s a question our industry has been long afraid to answer. So much so that we generally avoid the return on investment (ROI) conversation altogether. We’ve done it to ourselves over the years with bad products, […]
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