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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Smart Home Vacation Rentals
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 […]
Let’s Talk About the Man Cave
Father’s Day is just around the corner! Happy day for all the dads out there! In celebration of you, we thought we’d talk a little bit about the Man Cave. The Man Cave has become about as American as baseball and apple pie. But the modern Man Cave is more than just a room with […]
Design Friendly Home Theater and Audio
It’s been said before—if you look good, you feel good. We know that technology and design need to work seamlessly together. Having a stellar home theater or home audio system is one thing, but making it look beautiful is also our top priority. We know that homeowners and interior designers want awesome style on top […]
Set the Mood This Valentine’s Day
Home Automation for the Romantic In All of Us Okay, so maybe it is one of those “Hallmark Holidays”, but Valentine’s Day calls for cozy romance in your home. A romantic dinner should include soft lighting, the right tunes, a warm fire in the fireplace, and turning up the heat…you get the picture, right? Rather […]
Best of Houzz 2016 Awarded to Home System Solutions
Best of Houzz 2016 Showcases Top Home Industry Professionals Are you a Houzzer? Home System Solutions has been recognized for the third year in a row with a Best of Houzz 2016 for Customer Service. We were chosen by the more than 35 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community and from among […]
6 Smart Home Ideas for Holiday Cheer
(Adapted from a Control4 website blog post.) Around here, the anticipation for the holidays begins as soon as the weather starts to change, and your home should be ready for it. No matter what holiday you’re celebrating this winter season, there is plenty that your home automation system can do to help you and your […]
Home Theaters for Football Fans
Enjoy watching football in your custom “fan cave” There is a definite chill in the air today, indicative of the fall season. Which also means—FOOTBALL! For the avid football and sports fans, home automation and a killer home theater offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in your passion. With the right set up, you and […]
The Ultimate Home Theater: TV or Projector?
A true home theater is not just a room with a television and surround sound. It is an experience. At Home System Solutions, we love working with our customers to provide a state-of-the-art home theater experience that can be enjoyed by everyone. Proper lighting, surround sound, cushy furniture and finishing touches can all make a […]
Outdoor Entertaining – Smart Home Style
Summers are absolutely beautiful in Central Oregon. Warm days and cooler nights allow us to be outside all the time. There is nothing better than a fun day on the trails or on the river, only to come home and relax in your patio and yard. Or, perhaps you love to entertain during the summer […]