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.

This past year, everyone gained a new appreciation of how important their network connectivity is. It was the essential lifeline to the world, connecting us to work, school, shopping, family, distantly socializing, and entertainment.

Internet video streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube, and many others have revolutionized TV as we know it. Practically everything and anything is on-demand when you want to watch it – not on a schedule. Why can't cable TV be that way?

Most everyone has some kind of smart device these days, even if they're not technically into home automation. For example, devices like Nest thermostats are hugely popular, and some people love them in their homes purely for their design! Similarly, smart speakers from Sonos, Amazon, and Google are also popular for various entertainment and automation functions.

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.

In last month’s blog post, we introduced the concept of home wellness as a holistic approach to improving home indoor environments. Water and air purification systems, natural lighting solutions, whole-home audio, and other systems can contribute to enhanced home environments that are more comfortable and less stressful, alleviate allergies, and provide additional healthful benefits.

Most everyone desires good health and long life. Health can’t be taken for granted, and this year’s pandemic has brought that point home resoundingly.

The work from home revolution did not begin in 2020. Millions of Americans may have first heard of Zoom videoconferencing during the pandemic, but the company has been around since 2011. And of course, video conferencing solutions have been around for over 25 years.

Whether your Hamptons home is your escape from Manhattan or your year-round residence, summer is a magical time. In the hottest days of summer, instead of New York City humidity, you can enjoy the warmth tempered by the ocean breezes of the east end of the island.

If much of your professional workforce has been working remotely, they undoubtedly have gotten used to the ease of collaboration and conferencing tools like Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

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

Today’s smart homes shouldn’t just make life more convenient; they should also aid in wellness. The ambient conditions within your home have a significant impact on your life, from your mood and energy levels to how you sleep.

People tend to acquire AV gear over time. Of course, there are always situations where our company gets to design and configure an audio-video installation project for a completely remodeled or new Manhattan home, but often people are replacing older equipment or adding new capabilities to existing systems.

A true smart home is more than just a collection of intelligent devices. A smart thermostat, programmable lights, or control from a smartphone app do not add up to a smart home. It's how all those intelligent devices and functionality work together that turn your house into a smart home.

One of the hottest trends in 2020 – and in our opinion, one of the best in this challenging year – was the innovation of applying smart technology to home wellness.

Want to improve the dining experience at your restaurant or bar? We’re not talking about installing new smart lighting or changing the decor – even though those are also excellent ideas. Instead, updating your audio system is an effective (if underutilized) way to set the mood and boost your profits.

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.

There is no denying that an outdoor television is twice as expensive as a standard indoor TV. We are often asked about installing a standard television then locating it under a covering of some sort (patio, hood, inside a media lift) as a substitute for an outdoor TV. That’s not a good idea. Let us tell you why below:

You love your smart home. From the whole-home audio system and home theater to your smart lights, motorized shades, and security system, all your connected smart devices make your home loveable and livable. Make sure they continue to operate perfectly by signing up for a remote monitoring service. It’s a smart way to maintain your smart home systems.

Do you live in a healthy home? You may dust the blinds, vacuum the floors, and keep your counters clean, but is it really a healthy place to live? According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), indoor air pollutants can be anywhere between two and five times higher than outdoor air. That’s even if you have a HEPA air filter.