Here we are in 2016, 14 years since the Sonos brand launched, and but with a thousand other audio brands on the market, Sonos is still the leading maker of wireless speakers. Why’s that? Well, for starters, the Sonos products are very good (this editor has them in several rooms of his house). They set […]
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You have lots of rooms in your home or apartment, so why would you want a stereo system only capable of playing in one room? In the old days (well, not that long ago) people bought a stereo, set it up in one room, and then maybe added more speakers, lots of wire, a speaker […]
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The home automation systems of today, especially the DIY smart home systems, differ from the professionally-installed systems of several years ago in that newer technology is primarily wireless. We’re all so accustomed to wireless access 24/7 through our home Wi-Fi networks and our cellular data networks that we expect our smart home systems to be […]
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In 2008 EH visited the home of Giants’ QB Eli Manning. Now with a repeat match up, we revisit this story about his Crestron-controlled home.
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The ability to manage your home’s electronic systems from one main control system can make your household run smoother, feel better and save energy. The trick is to find a home automation system that will meet all the demands of your household, now and in the future. Most systems can be tailored by a custom […]
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Television makers are spending more time than ever on the designs of their sets— thin bezels, shiny chrome, anything to add some pizazz to your entertainment center. Makers of other components like DVRs, set-top boxes, even receivers, are paying more attention to how their products look in addition to how they work. After all, who […]
Get the GuideTelevision makers are spending more time than ever on the designs of their sets— thin bezels, shiny chrome, anything to add some pizazz to your entertainment center. Makers of other components like DVRs, set-top boxes, even receivers, are paying more attention to how their products look in addition to how they work. After all, who […]
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These home theater systems can rock the block and all of Mother Nature.
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Get the GuideA good media management system needs to be able to collect, organize and deliver all your music and video content and make it available in the place you most want to enjoy it
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