By Crystal Holliday, Houzz 1. The bigger the TV, the better. Game day isn’t complete without a nice view of the big screen — because that’s the main event. This outdoor pavilion, designed by Barbi Krass, owner of Colorworks Studio, has lots of areas for people to watch the game. The outdoor […]
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Home of the Year: Control4 Delivers Award-Winning Style and Smarts to 6,000-Square-Foot Home
Award-winning home offers easy control of lights, shades, thermostats, doors, and hot tub thanks to Control4 system.
When a 6,000-square foot home gets rewired to handle a slew of sophisticated home technologies it’s a big deal. When the end result defies all signs of complicated retrofit work, the project and the team that pulled off the work deserve recognition. And that’s exactly what the Vail Valley, Colo., division of Texas-based Futurian Systems […]
On a Budget? Epson Offers New Line of Affordable Video Projectors
Epson LS100 digital laser short-throw video projector highlights new home entertainment options.
When short-throw projects hit the home entertainment scene a few years ago, they were pricey. But like any new technology, the price tags grew smaller, making this décor-friendly video projector affordable for just about any household. Epson Home Cinema LS100: Short-Throw for Less than $3,000 Leading this charge of innovation at an affordable price […]
3 New Outdoor Bluetooth Speakers Feature DTS PlayFi and Capacitive Touch Controls
Soundcast debuts VG10, VG3, and VG5 outdoor Bluetooth speakers: first to incorporate PlayFi and touch interface.
It may be getting colder outside, but that doesn’t mean you should put your outdoor audio plans on hold. Now is the time to investigate new speaker options to plan out your outdoor listening space for the springtime. Ready for preorder for spring delivering are three new outdoor Bluetooth speakers from Soundcast: the VG10, the […]
8 Best Home Entertainment Products from the CEDIA Expo 2017
CEDIA Expo 2017 showcases new products and systems perfect for a stellar A/V experience at home.
Every year right after Labor Day, the Consumer Electronics Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) holds its annual Expo. As one of the premiere trade shows for the home systems industry, the CEDIA Expo serves as a launching pad for innovative new products and systems for the smart home. Many of these introductions focus on home […]
iHome Brings Alexa to the Bedroom with Voice-Activated Alarm Clock
The iHome iAVS16 bedside alarm clock and music system integrates Amazon Alexa voice control; wakes you with music and waits for your voice commands.
If waking up in the morning is tough, the iAVS16 clock radio from iHome could help you ease into your morning. Its hands-free design and built-in Amazon Alexa technology listens for your commands. After waking to the iAVS16’s alarm clock in the morning, you can ask Alexa to turn on the lights, check the weather […]
Savant Unveils Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Enabled Smart Thermostat
Smart thermostat integrates a touchscreen that can be used to set the temperature and launch home automation commands.
Thermostats have come a long way—they look better, do more, and are easier than ever to program. With the introduction of its Multi-STAT thermostat, Savant joins the smart thermostat contingency with an elegant multipurpose solution complete with a built-in color touchscreen. The Multi-STAT provides homeowners with convenient access to Savant Scenes (which launch commands to […]
6 Smart Home Ideas for Fall
Better light bulbs, draperies, Wi-Fi, along with a wireless music system and 4K TV can create the perfect smart home for cozying up this Fall.
As the days get shorter and the outdoor climate cools, you’ll probably be spending more time indoors. Now is the perfect time to spruce up your home environment with some smart devices. The suggestions offered here are simple and affordable. They can be added without having to completely renovate your house, but they’ll make such […]
Séura Introduces SMART Bathroom Mirror
New smart bathroom mirror displays weather reports, favorite apps, TV shows per your voice commands.
As you shave and brush your teeth you can interact with all of your favorite apps without ever lifting a finger or stepping away from the bathroom mirror. A new line of smart bathroom mirrors from Séura integrates a multi-functional display, allowing you to seamlessly and instantly connect to your calendar, email, weather and favorite […]
The Ultimate iPad Holder Spins a Full 360
Loop iPad holder from Viveroo mounts flush into the surface of walls and tabletops and rotates in all directions.
The iPad has become so versatile, serving as a multimedia display, camera, and even home automation dashboard. You can use it to view photos, conduct face-to-face meetings, surf the web, answer emails, and keep up on social media. With so much functionality packed into one screen, it makes sense that you’d like to be able […]
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