home automation Archives - Home Systems Solutions https://hssbend.com/tag/home-automation/ Home Theater & Automation | Bend Oregon Fri, 08 Mar 2019 23:51:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.9 https://hssbend.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/HSS-icon-1-150x150.jpg home automation Archives - Home Systems Solutions https://hssbend.com/tag/home-automation/ 32 32 A Well Designed Home Automation System Can Increase Your Home Value https://hssbend.com/a-well-designed-home-automation-system-can-increase-your-home-value/ Thu, 07 Dec 2017 00:51:33 +0000 https://hssbend.com/?p=2041   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 […]

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]]> The Surprising Health Benefits of Smart Lighting https://hssbend.com/surprising-health-benefits-smart-lighting/ Thu, 03 Aug 2017 22:30:05 +0000 https://hssbend.com/?p=2011   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 […]

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]]> Preventing Ice Dams https://hssbend.com/preventing-ice-dams/ Fri, 17 Feb 2017 17:49:30 +0000 https://hssbend.com/?p=1796 Yes, it is related to home automation! The recent snow storms may have revealed that your house is susceptible to ice dam formation. We know that ice dams form because the roof above your living areas is warmer than at the edges. Snow melts above the warmer portion, flowing down the roof and then freezing […]

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]]> Protect Your Home In Winter https://hssbend.com/protecting-home-winter/ Thu, 12 Jan 2017 23:58:10 +0000 https://hssbend.com/?p=1774 Install surveillance cameras to monitor snow loads and more   Wowzers, how about this winter? It came in like a lion and well, it’s still roaring like a lion. We’ve seen record snowfall and consistently low temperatures, making it tough on our homes and buildings. The snow load, particularly on roofs, is cause for much […]

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]]> Tumalo Oregon Ranch Remodel Project https://hssbend.com/tumalo-oregon-ranch-remodel-project/ Thu, 08 Dec 2016 05:50:47 +0000 https://hssbend.com/?p=1749 We just wrapped up an interesting and fun retrofit project at a ranch in Tumalo, Oregon. This project included replacing all the old wiring, replacing the speakers in the home, installing new televisions with Sonos sound bars, installing exterior surveillance cameras in the driveway and barn stalls, and… creating new customized cabinetry for a revamped […]

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]]> Home Entertainment Remodel https://hssbend.com/home-entertainment-remodel/ Mon, 28 Nov 2016 19:33:32 +0000 https://hssbend.com/?p=1743 Remodel your home to include new audio, visual and entertainment systems Did you recently purchase an almost-perfect house that could stand a little facelift? Or maybe the house you’ve lived in for two decades is ready for a few upgrades. Either way, consider adding home automation and entertainment features into your remodel project—it’s a great […]

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]]> Meet Amazon Alexa https://hssbend.com/meet-amazon-alexa/ Tue, 11 Oct 2016 19:48:13 +0000 https://hssbend.com/?p=1730 Whole-home automation meets voice control Maybe you already know about Amazon Echo. Amazon Echo is a smart home appliance that can also act as a portable speaker. It’s a 10-inch tall cylindrical device that is designed to stand in a commonly occupied area of the home, such as a kitchen. Add in the additional Dot […]

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]]> Back to School – Smart Home Style https://hssbend.com/back-to-school-smart-home-style/ Mon, 26 Sep 2016 17:28:19 +0000 https://hssbend.com/?p=1723   It’s that time of the year. You’ve shopped for new clothes and backpacks and you’ve visited the school to meet with new teachers. These might be the easy things that transition your family into the school year. The hard part? Managing your household with the new before, during and after school schedules. Wrangling your […]

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]]> Smart Home Vacation Rentals https://hssbend.com/1701-2/ Wed, 03 Aug 2016 00:06:41 +0000 https://hssbend.com/?p=1701 With all the hot news around tourism and vacation rentals here in Central Oregon, we felt the need to share how smart home features can be a big draw and benefit for short-term rentals, like those listed on Airbnb, VRBO and Homeaway. Vacation homes are all the rage right now and travelers are finding that […]

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]]> Smart Kitchens https://hssbend.com/smart-kitchen/ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 20:14:05 +0000 https://hssbend.com/?p=1692 Sometimes its fun to dream really big, so we thought we’d delve into some serious smart home stuff—the smart kitchen of the future, brought to you by Control4, our preferred home automation system. Many of us start our day in the kitchen and we tend to use the kitchen throughout the entire day. When we […]

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