Credit: Scott Arthur



Modern control systems and creative problem solving help cut energy use in this charming 103-year-old house.
Living Room Screen
Sony HS51A Video Projector
Control4 Control
Office Cooling
Playroom Electronics
Equipment Heat
That Old House
Security Camera
Lighting Control
Control Pads
Original Windows
Keypads Everywhere
Thermostat Control
Green Process
 
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Sony HS51A Video Projector

A Sony HS51A Video Projector finds a concealed home in the ceiling beam. With the help of their Control4 home management system, the Varns can switch off every A/V component whenever they engage the goodbye or goodnight commands. In addition to eliminating wasteful energy consumption, this setup will help extend the life of the A/V equipment. “That $350 bulb in our Sony video projector will last a lot longer if we keep the projector off when we’re not using it,” says Scott.

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