Originally a school auditorium, this beautiful 4,644-square-foot space is now home to a family of four and is equipped with smart home technology and media systems that are so intuitive to use, virtually no schooling is needed. This cavernous structure was transformed into livable areas with a little ingenuity on the parts of the builder […]
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Extra on the Ooomph: Home Theater Under $25,000 Gold
A THEATER ROOM THIS GOOD-LOOKING for under $25,000? It looks like it could have cost a lot more. And with a 135-inch motorized screen, a 1080p video projector, and some pretty serious automation, it’s easy to assume this was a pie-in-the-sky project. As was the intent of the builder and home systems integrators, it proves […]
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OWNING AN IMPORTANT PIECE OF HISTORY brings with it a unique set of responsibilities. Be it a coin handed down from your great-great-grandfather, a book autographed by a literary icon, or an approximately 6,000-square-foot structure on New York City’s Upper East Side with a prolific past life, preservation is paramount. The owners of this award-winning […]
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Family life is always a bustling hive of activity. But with four daughters—all of them teens and tweens—the owners of this elegant yet unpretentious estate have their hands full. Throw in media demands that rival those of a high-tech Hollywood production studio, and it’s easy to see why a hearty audio/video distribution system was not only a major part of this home remodel, but was essential to household harmony.
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Curious, creative, tech savvy homeowner tests the limits of a custom-configured automation system. Test test test test
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Homeowner’s existing whole-house music system expands into more rooms, integrates more components during a huge tech overhaul.
High-performance audio upgrades topped this homeowner’s renovation and home automation to-do list.
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Uniquely installed AV system preserves condo's minimalist style
Integration of high-end player one of many unique twists in Crestron automated, luxury Miami Beach condo.
Get the GuideWhat Did CES Do for 4K Ultra HD TV?
Here’s everything you need to know about 4K TVs now.
Now that another Consumer Electronic Show is behind us, it’s time to think about the future, and this future is going to be in 4K.
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Crestron is a hole-in-one for this golf pro
Crestron system serves up plenty of entertainment, control, and showcases impressive car collection.
Get the GuideBig Rebuild Gives Owners New Respect for Home Automation
AMX controls over extensive subsystems and housewide A/V, integrated by Smart Homes of Texas, earn their keep.
AMX controls over extensive subsystems and housewide A/V, integrated by Smart Homes of Texas, earn their keep.
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