We wanted to share a second article highlighting the Tin Pan Theater in downtown Bend and how Home System Solution’s theater upgrade donation has “fortified today’s cinematic experience and is an audio/visual powerhouse” for the theater. It has been a real joy to help create a special experience for everyone who comes to Bend’s smallest […]
Our new Smart Home Experience Center
We are thrilled to share our new elevated showroom with you! And we’re even more thrilled with Western Home Journal’s write-up about the experience and opportunities this new space creates for our clients. We invite you to read the full article, first click on the article title (if you are on the News page), then […]
Customizing the Home Theater Experience
The luxury of a home theater is no longer reserved exclusively for clients with unlimited space and budgets!! We welcome you to read Western Home Journal’s article about how Home System Solutions is making the possibility a reality for many homeowners—leveraging experience and creativity to design remarkable theater rooms that meet a variety of needs.
New Demands for Homes Since the Pandemic
‘Can four people in your house Zoom at the same time?’” says Lawrence Fisher, President of HSS. “Not on a network that isn’t handled—you need the right amount of bandwidth to accomplish that. We can make that possible.” The pandemic changed how we, homeowners, see and use our homes. Read how HSS is able to […]
Is Voice Control Right for Me?
Voice control is regarded by many as the holy grail of automation, the pinnacle of smart home technology. Imagine you walk through the door and tell your house to turn the lights on, play your favorite music, lock the door behind you and set the alarm to stay, and it does! This scenario is just […]
10 Benefits To Having a Dedicated Home Theater In Your Home
These days, staying at home and entertaining your family is becoming more and more desirable and having a home theater is just the way to do that! We LOVE designing and installing home theaters, so here are ten benefits to having your own dedicated home theater. You get the same movie going experience, without […]
The Long and Short of Short (and Ultra-Short) Throw Projectors
We’ve all had some experience with projectors, whether in a classroom setting, the local movie theater or in a business presentation (cue the boring Power Point slides). Projectors have also been used in homes for a while now, but they required a lot of space – you had to have a good-sized room with […]
A Well Designed Home Automation System Can Increase Your Home Value
From whole house audio to smart lighting, there’s no question that today’s home automation technologies create comfort, efficiency and safety in a home. What many you may not realize is that by adding or upgrading home entertainment and automation, you are making a valuable investment in your property. Several reports show that installing a […]
The Dark (and Bright) Side of Virtual Private Networks
We love talking about home theaters, surround sound systems and cool smart home automation features, but home automation and entertainment is nothing without a secure network. Lately we feel that we need to share information around security and safety when it comes to your home network. After all, think about ALL the things that […]
The Surprising Health Benefits of Smart Lighting
Imagine what life was like before Mr. Edison concocted the crazy idea of an incandescent light bulb that illuminated our homes. Life was a lot darker then. Today, life is really, really bright, and not only from everyday lighting, but also from the multitude of screens that we use every day and night. All […]