Once upon a time, not long ago, home entertainment was confined to a handful of channels on TV, and movies were confined to the local theater. After the movie’s run was over at the theater, that was it. Maybe it would one day come on TV, on a local ABC, NBC or CBS network station, but chances were slim. The …
3 Ways Your Home Will Be Getting Smarter in the Future
Smart home technology makes homes more convenient, comfortable and secure. Over the past several decades, major improvements have been made to residential technology. Lighting, window treatments, climate, entertainment and security have all had major overhauls. The advent of the smartphone and handheld tablet, devices that were brought to market only in the past 5 -10 years, have completely transformed the way …
Meridian-Audio Ultra DAC Combines a Number of New Technologies
Meridian Audio, a pioneer of high-resolution audio, showcased the Meridian Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter recently at the Newport Audio Show. In typical Meridian-Audio fashion, the demonstration of the DAC included world firsts and innovative technologies not yet seen by any other audio manufacture which makes the Meridian Ultra DAC in a class of its own. 384 kHz/24 bit dedicated DAC …
Designing Technology to Fit Luxury Outdoor Living Spaces
Recently AHT Residential completed a 35 million dollar spec house at 4555 Pinetree Drive in Miami Beach, Florida. One of the many stunning aspects of the home is its outdoor living space. From selecting the right furniture to integrating the proper technology, a lot of thought and consideration went into every aspect of the interior and exterior of the home. …
Basalte Sentido Touchpads: Euro Design Now in U.S. Markets
The simplistic, design friendly, Basalte touchpads for home automation are the current craze amongst AHT clients and designers. Based in Belgium, the company’s Sentido touchpads have been extremely popular in Europe for their ability to incorporate KNX, Europe’s prevailing home automation standard. They were not available for the U.S. market for the reason that KNX is rarely used. However, as of late …
Sonance New DSP Amplifier Provides Power with Less Space
Sonance, a two-time CEDIA award-winning provider in architectural and invisible speaker categories, has been a pioneer in audio customized installations for nearly 35 years. There most notable achievement is their high-performance speakers and home theater components. Now their new Digital Signal Processors (DSP) amplifiers is raising many eyebrows. With the new Digital Signal Processors (DSP) amplifiers, there is no longer a need for software …
Cell Phone Boosters: Increase Bars and Signal Strength
AHT is committed to all forms of technology enhancements that can make your home a more convenient environment. As part of a whole home integration system, AHT can ensure cell phone strength is to optimal standards. If your home’s location provides a weak signal, one solution is to install a cell phone booster. Cell phone signal boosters are devices that …
Interior Designers Compete Using Crestron Technology
Interior designer Robert Burg of Robert Burg Design won the Chateau on Central Design Challenge Arizona. The year long competition featured three A-list designers, each given a budget and their own chateau to design from the shell stage to a fully furnished residence complete with world-class Crestron home automation. A distinguished panel of judges, including Luis D. Ortiz from the …
Séura® 84-inch Storm Ultra Bright™ Outdoor Television
Séura recently announced that it is adding an 84-inch size to its flagship outdoor television line, Séura Storm Ultra Bright. The giant-scale ultra-high definition (4K UHD) television is intended for outdoor use, even in direct sunlight and all weather conditions. “We’re always looking for ways to deliver better solutions for our customers,” said Gretchen Gilbertson, CEO and co-founder of Séura. …
The 5 Most Common Home Automation Mistakes Homeowners Make
These days electronic and communications technology influences almost every aspect of the home environment. Smart home technology is increasingly common in new homes and major home renovations – especially at the top end of the market. Over the past 20 plus years, AHT Residential has worked with many interior designers, architects and homeowners to design, supply and install technology systems in …