home security Archives - Home Systems Solutions https://hssbend.com/tag/home-security/ 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 security Archives - Home Systems Solutions https://hssbend.com/tag/home-security/ 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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]]> 7 Home Technology Improvements for Summer https://hssbend.com/7-home-improvements-summer/ Wed, 21 Jun 2017 03:01:00 +0000 https://hssbend.com/?p=1975   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 […]

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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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]]> 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 Homes, Seniors and Aging In Place https://hssbend.com/smart-homes-seniors-and-aging-in-place/ Tue, 05 Apr 2016 00:19:55 +0000 https://hssbend.com/?p=1661 Smart home automation is about making things EASIER and BETTER in your home. And as we get older, we sometimes need all the help we can get, right? The movement towards home automation as a tool for “aging-in-place” is coming around and there are tons of reasons for having a smart home in your, shall […]

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]]> Best of Houzz 2016 Awarded to Home System Solutions https://hssbend.com/home-system-solutions-awarded-best-of-houzz-2016/ Sat, 23 Jan 2016 22:27:41 +0000 https://hssbend.com/?p=1627 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 […]

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]]> 6 Smart Home Ideas for Holiday Cheer https://hssbend.com/6-smart-home-ideas-for-holiday-cheer/ Tue, 08 Dec 2015 21:44:12 +0000 https://hssbend.com/?p=1611 (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 […]

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]]> Home Surveillance: Avoid These Common Mistakes! https://hssbend.com/home-surveillance-avoid-these-common-mistakes/ Tue, 14 Jul 2015 18:19:36 +0000 https://hssbend.com/?p=1155 Are you taking a vacation this summer and feel anxious about leaving your home unattended for a period of time? Having an integrated and automated home surveillance system can help protect your home (or business) and bring you peace of mind while you are gone. Effective home surveillance is easier said than done and there […]

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