Motorized or battery operated? Choosing the right shades. What are the considerations? The pros and cons of each?

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.

Luxury home technology has become an expectation. This 2025 guide benchmarks smart home costs per square foot and per unit in New York City, the Hamptons, Miami, Los Angeles, and Aspen. From lighting control to shades and automation, learn how budgets translate into seamless living and how HTE turns numbers into lifestyle results.

Discover how different shade fabrics impact privacy, light control, and comfort in your smart home. Learn the difference between sheer, translucent, and blackout materials—and why choosing the right one is key to beautiful, functional, smart window treatments.

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.

High-end homes often use advanced lighting control systems that can manage dozens or even hundreds of light circuits. This research by Home Technology Experts explores how to program centralized vs. decentralized lighting systems, the evolution of lighting keypads from crowded multi-button panels to sleek modern designs, and the trade-offs between aesthetics and functionality.

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.

Media room or home theater? Should you care, and why does it matter? As an experienced home theater design company serving Long Island, NY, Home Technology Experts isn’t much concerned with what you call your media space; it’s all about how you like to enjoy your audio and video entertainment.

As people integrate more smart technology, one product has skyrocketed in popularity. It may not be as flashy as 4K TVs or refrigerators that generate your shopping list, but its convenience and versatility have made it a family favorite.

If your home is still making do with a security system from the previous decade, you are missing out. Today’s smart, comprehensive security solutions can do much more than sound an alarm when there’s an occurrence at your home.

As a design professional, you intuitively understand the importance of keeping up with the latest trends for your worldly and knowledgeable Hamptons clients.

Do you enjoy looking out your windows? The view of your well-manicured yard and the scenery come together to enhance the appeal of your home inside and out. Still, there’s one more element that could take your home’s ambiance to the next level: motorized blinds.