Crestron Announces IP Control for Apple TV; Integration with Siri and HomeKit

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As part of Crestron’s continued focus on embracing integration with 3rd party devices, their control systems will soon be integrated with Apple’s product line for the home. The announcement came at Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference 2018. Homeowners will soon be able to control Apple TV with their voice via Crestron remotes, as well as use Siri to control parts …

5 Home Technology Brands that Go Beyond Just Tech: Tools to Beautify

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The misconception many interior designers, architects, and homeowners have about technology is that it detracts from the beauty of a space. However, there are many revolutionary brands that create products that go beyond a piece of technology. They create tools for interior designers, architects, and homeowners to use to make smarter and more elegant homes. Below is a short list …

Basalte Motion Sensor Auro: Compact Design with Big Functionality

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Since coming to the U.S., the Belgian manufacturer Basalte has pushed the boundaries with its beautiful control solutions for the high-end smart home, including minimalist iPad mounts and touch-sensitive keypads made of aluminum, bronze, and glass. Their latest smart home solution is a motion sensor called Auro. Announced at CEDIA 2017, Basalte Auro is a small, fast and almost invisible …

Samsung’s “The Wall”: the Worlds First Modular MicroLED TV

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Samsung Electronics has introduced “The Wall” – the world’s first consumer modular MicroLED 146-inch TV – at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show. The modular, self-emitting MicroLED 146” TV display was featured alongside Samsung’s latest innovations in display technology. The Screen of the Future The MicroLED technology featured in “The Wall” eliminates the need for color filters or backlight, yet allows …

A Guide to Planning the Best Audio System for Your Home

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Purchasing top-of-the-line audio equipment to fill every space in your home indoors and outdoors is a great first step towards enjoying music and movies throughout your property, but it’s not the only factor. Homeowners that have listened to audio speakers in a showroom, and made a purchase, will discover the speakers sound different in their home. Why would that be? …

Is it Really Important to Hire a Smart Home Technology Integrator?

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When smart home design and installation is handled by a professional installation company, they will have the expertise and the knowledge to create an intelligent, user-friendly ecosystem in your home. In addition, most professional technology integrator offer long-term support and even monitoring services. This gives a homeowner peace-of-mind in knowing that the equipment is maintained regularly, system errors can be …

Do You Have Home Automation Confusion? Tips to Make Better Buying Decisions

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The idea of a smart home is beautiful. You come home from work and the door unlocks, the kitchen and living room lights turn on, your entertainment system powers on, the TV switches to your favorite channel and the thermostat automatically turns down the temperature a few degrees. All this happens without lifting a finger. Getting everything set up to …

James Loudspeaker Announces New Q Series Loudspeakers

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What’s the purpose of a state-of the-art home theater system without unparelled audio? James Loudspeaker’s latest addition to their speaker lineup is the “Q-Series”which was developed for hi-end two channel listening.  These systems blend old classic design methodology with modern technology to produce crystal clear audio. Below is a quick overview of each model and their features. Q60 The new …

Create an Audiophile Experience Like a Pro: Buying Tips and Advice

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Wikipedia defines an audiophile as a person enthusiastic about high-fidelity sound reproduction. It continues to explain, audiophile values may be applied at all stages of music reproduction: the initial audio recording, the production process, and the playback, which is usually in a home setting. A key goal of audiophiles is to capture the experience of a live musical performance in a …

Bang & Olufsen Announces Artistic Modular Wireless Speaker System

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Bang & Olufsen is known for making incredibly designed speakers, but its latest model, the modular BeoSound Shape, might be the one of their best designs yet. The unique wall-mounted modular design is based around a series of individual hexagonal tiles – behind each removable grille you’ll find either an amplifier, smart hub, speaker or acoustic dampers – that seamlessly …