Google has recently rebranded Google Cast, as it was previously called, to Chromecast built-in. The functionality allows users to stream content from several apps to a speaker or TV without plugging in a physical Chromecast. In fact, Chromecast pairing capability spans over 1,000 apps, 200 thousand TV shows and movies and 30 million songs. At […]
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Country Craftsmanship Melds with Modern Technology
There’s something very appealing about an American country house. Maybe it’s the spaciousness, the comfort, the down-to-earth charm of many of these homes. Such was the case with the gracious country mansion that entrepreneur Patrick O’Rahilly and his then-fiancée Cathy passed every time they played golf on the outskirts of St. Charles, Ill., a far […]
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Granted, we’re only a few days into 2017, but so far Dish has the best news of the year – at least if you’re me, a Dish Hopper DVR user and Amazon Echo devotee. Amazon’s Alexa speech-recognition engine now works with Dish, the first TV provider to integrate directly with the Amazon service. And by […]
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You never know what type of article will hit a chord with your readers. Will it be a clever piece about the pitfalls of shouting voice commands to smart devices that will click with visitors to Electronichouse.com? Or maybe a story about how a homeowner transformed his unused basement into a top-caliber home cinema will […]
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A stark white playroom was transformed into a gamers (and sports watchers) paradise just in time for Christmas last year, thanks to the handiwork of home systems integrator David Huse from Theater Advice, in Dallas, Texas. Huse explains, “Per the homeowners’ request we designed the room with their three sons in mind—as a Christmas gift […]
Get the GuideAdventure Park Designer Adds Aerial Sports Gym to His House
Zane Hansen helps to develop extreme recreation parks throughout the country. His company connects families with clean entertainment and adrenaline-packed experiences. So, when he recently built his 13,000-square foot home in Mapleton, Utah, he decided it was a good time to incorporate an indoor aerial sport obstacle gym for his family and friends to enjoy. […]
Get the GuideMotorized Ambient Light Rejecting Screens Ideal for Any Room
In the “old days” of home theater, people sat in a dark room where the only thing visible was the screen. That’s a perfectly fine approach, but times have changed, and today many people have chosen to locate their theater gear in a room where there’s plenty of light—from lamps, windows, and even fixtures in […]
Get the GuideModular Theater Can Be Assembled Right At Home
Delivering surround formats to home theaters can be a tricky project, but with the right speaker configuration, it gets easier. James Loudspeaker has announced its Modular Indoor/Outdoor Theater, an innovative approach to delivering immersive sound to any environment in a high-performance, fully custom freestanding form factor. James says the product is a built-to-size aluminum structure […]
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Gift giving is never easy. Figuring out what to buy each member of your family, actually finding those items, and hoping once they are purchased that they’ll be huge hits are reasons enough to inspire some families to skip individual presents for one big gift that everyone will appreciate. Before you book a family trip […]
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Concrete House in Johannesburg is a testament to the strength of a concept and its seamless execution – where the architecture, interiors, and technology all work together harmoniously to translate a vision. The house is perched on a steep hillside – the site of the building the basis of the architectural concept, guiding the creation […]
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