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 […]
Organic LED Televisions: Today’s Superior TV Technology
What you need to know about OLED TVs! The latest technology leap that we are very excited about is the rise of the Organic LED television or, for short, OLED TVs. LED stands for Light Emitting Diode. Chances are, you’re well aware of LED lighting, which has become the most efficient and longest lasting type […]
7 Home Technology Improvements for Summer
Summer is almost here, and there’s no better time to upgrade your home. Evolving trends and improving technology mean there’s a lot you can do, but here are seven essential updates for your home this summer. 1. Update Your Landscaping. When it comes to summer, out is in. With all the time you’ll spend […]
Audio and Visual for Businesses (and more!)
We think one of the many amazing things about Central Oregon is the love for small, independent businesses and the support our community shows towards the local restaurants and shops. Most would agree that audio and visual for businesses is an important part of making your customers happy. We love working with small to medium […]
Spring is Here – Get Outdoors!
Warming weather and longer days are quickly on their way, and the time for backyard BBQs will soon be upon us. Be the king of the block with the best outdoor entertainment solution with weather-proof outdoor TVs, and a landscape audio system. Outdoor audio solutions from Episode and Sonance can turn your yard into an […]