This smart home decked out with Lutron lighting, Elan home control, Sony and Sonos is a runner-up in the CTA/CE Pro Mark of Excellence Awards for 2017. Stay tuned for more individual stories of the award winners and runners-up. The owners of this multi-million-dollar Bluffton, S.C., home wanted to add all of the home technology […]
Get the GuideDolby Atmos Home Theater Finds a Home in Basement Bar
It isn’t always easy to fit an entire home theater, much less one with the immersive surround sound of Dolby Atmos, into a basement. For this project, U.K. based integration firm Finite Solutions was faced with the task of designing a space well-suited for socializing, as well as watching movies and sports, with at least […]
Get the GuideQLED vs. OLED: How Samsung’s New TV Tech Stacks Up
If you’ve shopped for a TV lately, you’ve probably noticed a whole host of acronyms, QLED being one of the newest. One of the first manufacturers in the ring with a QLED TV is Samsung. So what what exactly is a QLED TV and how does it compare to an OLED TV? What the Heck […]
Get the GuideVirtual Reality Headset Helps You Design Your Home Theater
Virtual reality headsets aren’t all fun and games. A new service from Andrew Lucas London and its sister company Andrew Lucas Studios is enabling consumers to “walk through” their new home theater or smart home by donning an Oculus Rift virtual reality headset. At the same time, they receive an estimate on how much the […]
Get the GuideSamsung Launches Picture Frame TV
Samsung has been paying special attention to aesthetically-conscious displays lately, starting with its Serif TV. Now the company is launching its very own Samsung picture frame TV, a compelling option for home media rooms. Aptly dubbed “The Frame,” the TV is designed to be the focus of the room when it’s on. When it’s switched […]
Get the GuideInside NFL Green Bay Packers Hall-of-Famer Nick Collins’ Smart Home
After sustaining a neck injury and retiring from the NFL’s Green Bay Packers at the age of 28, All-American Safety Nick Collins returned to his home state of Florida with his wife and children to begin the next stage of his career as a personal trainer. When Nick and Andrea Collins began building their all-new […]
Get the GuideHDMI 2.1: Is it Time to Upgrade to Better Cable and TV?
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) has been connecting our TVs Blu-ray Disc players, media streamers, soundbars, and other entertainment gear for some time. The cable and connectors have been doing a good job, delivering us clear, engaging audio and video for a top-notch entertainment experience. But as is the case with all things technology related, […]
Get the GuideSpace-Age Home Theater Sets the Entertainment Bar High
Sitting in a home theater should feel like you’re somewhere else completely. It should transport you to a different world, give you a sense of escape where you can let the sights and sounds overwhelm your senses. In this custom home cinema, the home systems integrators at Kasabe Designs, of Katy, Texas, took its owner […]
Get the Guide5 Reasons Having a Smart Home Makes Your Life Better
The term “HOME AUTOMATION” used to be reserved for two very specific types of homeowners: You were either filthy rich or loved to tinker. However, home automation has come a long way, baby. Today, there are solutions available almost everywhere, making it easy to turn just about any home into a “smart” home. Do you […]
Get the GuideOutdoor Living: Automation System Brings Creature Comforts Outside
When a Santa Barbara homeowner began remodeling his 1500-square foot home, his objective was to create a harmonious space that seamlessly transitions from indoors to outdoors without missing a beat. With a new stunning outdoor patio that spills directly into the living room, kitchen, office and master bath, the homeowner turned to his old friend, […]
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