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Wired vs. Battery-Powered Motorized Shades: Which Is Right for Your Smart Home?
Motorized or battery operated? Choosing the right shades. What are the considerations? The pros and cons of each?
Smart from the Start: How Intelligent Lighting Is Changing the Way Luxury Homes Are Wired
We’ll show you how to:
• Price intelligent lighting accurately
• Simplify design coordination
• Deliver the next generation of luxury home experiences
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What is a Smart Home Hub?
A whole-home smart hub is the central control system that connects lighting, climate, security, audio/video, motorized shades, and networking into one coordinated experience. For luxury homes in the Hamptons, professional-grade automation platforms provide reliable, discreet control designed for large properties—simplifying daily living while supporting long-term performance and privacy.
Beehive Security Drones: Autonomous Aerial Protection for Luxury Estates in 2025
Aerial security for your luxury home. Beehive Security Drone System by Sunflower Labs: a fully autonomous, drone-in-a-box solution that's redefining estate safety for high-net-worth properties.
A Spec Home Reimagined in Amagansett with Seamless Luxury
Home Technology Experts transformed an 8,800 sq. ft. Amagansett spec home into a seamless smart retreat. With no pre-wire and finished interiors intact, the project delivered a media room, outdoor AV, blackout shades, warm-dim lighting, discreet surveillance, and reliable access control. The result is luxury technology integration without invasive construction.
Countdown to Summer Series Week 3: Smart Lighting for Endless Summer Evenings
Summer evenings in the Hamptons are made for unforgettable moments—dining outdoors, entertaining by the pool, or simply unwinding under the stars. With smart lighting, your home transitions effortlessly from day to night, setting the perfect mood every time. It’s not just beautiful—it’s intentional, secure, and built for the way you live.
Luxury Home Technology Pricing and Trends (2024–2025)
Luxury residential projects in markets like the Hamptons, Manhattan, Miami, Los Angeles, and Aspen continue to drive demand for cutting-edge home technology. This report presents current pricing benchmarks—organized by square foot or unit—for key categories across these high-end markets. It also explores emerging client preferences, platform trends, cost drivers, and new innovations shaping the industry.
Best Practices in High‑End Residential Lighting Control Systems Pt. 3: Keypad Engraving and Custom Labels
The final part of Home Technology Expert’s Best Practices in High-End Residential Lighting Control Systems series, focusing on keypad engraving and custom labels. One hallmark of a finished lighting control system is engraved keypads and we will discuss why engraving is important.
Smart Outdoor Heating: Why Infratech Heaters Are a Must for Your Luxury Home
Upgrade your luxury outdoor living with Infratech outdoor heaters, the premier solution for energy-efficient, smart heating. Unlike traditional gas heaters, Infratech’s infrared technology provides 90% energy efficiency, delivering targeted warmth to patios, terraces, and poolside retreats without energy waste.
The Future of Security: Autonomous Drones Take Flight
Autonomous drones are revolutionizing security, offering advanced capabilities in surveillance and rapid response while ensuring privacy through built-in features. At HTE, we integrate this cutting-edge technology seamlessly into smart home ecosystems for unparalleled safety and convenience.
Integrated Intelligent Home Systems for Estate Living
Home Technology Experts (HTE) provides integrated smart home and automation systems for luxury residences in Rye and Bedford, New York. We design reliable, discreet technology that brings lighting, climate, security, entertainment, and networking into one coordinated system—built for large homes and long-term support. HTE works with homeowners who value simplicity, privacy, and dependable performance over complexity.
The Guide to Smart Tech Features in Hamptons and NYC Spec Homes & New Construction Projects
So, you're eyeing a luxurious spec home or embarking on a new construction project in the oh-so-chic Hamptons or the electric jungle of NYC? Dreams of a tech-laden paradise dance in your head. But wait! Before you dive into that pool of luxury, let’s ensure your future abode is more Tony Stark and less Fred Flintstone. Here’s the guide that will help you navigate the tech waves in these swanky locations.