Category: Smart Home Automation

Common Apple TV Issues and How to Solve Them

Apple TV is one of the leading smart home devices on the market today. With seamless screen-sharing capabilities, access to all of the popular streaming apps, plus a library of original content – it’s a popular choice as a home entertainment solution! But what happens when things don’t work as they should? While there are […]

How to Reset Your Samsung Smart TV

Ever run into problems with your Samsung Smart TV? Sometimes all you need is a fresh start! While not ideal, some technology issues can be resolved by rebooting or resetting your smart device – TVs included. In this article, we’ll go over a few ways to troubleshoot and reset your Samsung Smart TV.  A Simple […]

Select The Right Technology For Your Renovation Project

When renovating your home, it can be overwhelming to choose the right technology to include in your updates. Here are some tips to help you pick the right technology for your home renovation project: Identify your needs and goals Start by thinking about what you want to accomplish with the renovation. Are you looking to […]

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 […]

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 […]

Control4 vs. Savant: A Home Automation Showdown

Smart homes are becoming increasingly popular, and with so many options out there, it can be difficult to decide which home automation system is best for you. Two of the most popular systems are Control4 and Savant. Both of these systems have a lot to offer, but it’s important to understand the differences between them […]

Common Amazon Alexa Problems & How To Solve Them

Those of us with smart home equipment can attest to the many glories of web-connected hardware. One of the most popular Internet-of-Things (IoT) families is Amazon’s Echo lineup. Comprising smart speakers, displays, and a host of other equipment, these products can act as smart hubs for the rest of your home’s IoT gear. But like […]

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 […]

Product Review: Control4 NEEO Remote

We’ve tested the Control4 NEEO remotes in our Innovative Design Center, and if you don’t have two minutes to spare I’ll spare you the suspense. This remote is super fast, amazingly simple, and constructed using an industrial yet intuitive design reminiscent. After unboxing the remote and connecting it to our WiFi, it immediately found our […]