Even without looking at the name, you know this is German through and through. Just the first look at the turntable convinces you that you are in the presence of Big German Audio of the first water. It’s big, bold and just the right side of sensible. And the arm looks like a magic wand... of course it’s German.

HTE, Home Technology Experts, has been assuring clients they can “trust the experts” for over a decade and they have the numbers to prove it. The Southampton based technology integrator is the only firm in the area that has been awarded a Platinum Partnership with Savant Systems and a Pinnacle Partnership with Control4.

CEDIA, the custom integration trade association, holds an annual expo for manufacturers to show off new products and notable upgrades. We attended, tried the products for ourselves, and summarized the highlights.

The number of people streaming is increasing exponentially, greatly impacting how the entertainment industry creates and distributes content, but what exactly is streaming?

At HTE, we’re in the business of simplifying, it's an essential philosophy governing to all of our designs and processes. Keeping in line with this philosophy, we are always looking for and testing products that make tasks easier, and that is exactly what TiVo Roamio does. Now with the new TiVo Bolt, you can do it all in 4K!

At midnight, the Windows 10 upgrade was released in 190 countries, and as of this morning, millions of people are already using it. If you weren’t one of the pre-registered users who made the switch last night, you might be wondering if you should upgrade.

Leon’s Media Décor collection is giving SONOS, televisions, and sound bars a whole new look.

At HTE we work with renowned architects and designers to seamlessly integrate technology, while disguising the electronics. Many of our clients keep their interior décor blemish free with mirror televisions, media lifts, and invisible speakers, but what can be done to camouflage exterior technology?

The Hamptons are known for beautiful beaches, summer parties, and terrible mobile reception. Luckily with cell boosters you can drastically enhance the signal in your home. There are two types of boosters, ones sold by service providers and ones that support all carriers.

Our experts have complied a list of 10 presents any techie would love to receive

Hamptons traffic means summer is here and it is time to bask in the sun. But what happens when you’re enjoying the outdoors in direct sunlight and you get a text or need to make a call? It can be difficult to read electronic screens during the summer, but these tips can help.

Mother’s day conjures images of flowers, jewelry boxes, and elegant brunches. As technology experts, we at HTE are adding a digital twist to the celebration with a list of gifts for the tech savvy mom. In an attempt to highlight the newest products combined with the fact that technology release dates often get pushed back, some of the items are pre-order only.

While there is no denying traditional white light provides an elegant aura, colored lighting and fiber optics are leading the way with eye catching one of a kind designs. With the establishment of HTE’s newest division, Hamptons Landscape Lighting, we are proud to offer a wide array of specialty lighting:

Power in the Hamptons, particularly in the summer time, is very unstable. Frequent dips and spikes in electricity wreak havoc on network devices such as routers, switches, home automation controllers and WiFi access points.

Last night at the Luxury Technology Show we saw some really cool products, but the one we are most excited to test out and integrate into our future designs is Beddit.

At HTE we have been covering the advancements in 3D audio and the exciting implications it'll have on home theaters and media rooms. If you haven't experience the effect yet, we suggest you grab a pair of headphones and hear and listen to the Virtual Barber Shop Demo.

These cold, snowy weekends, when you don’t want to leave the house, are the best time to catch up on your binge watching. Even with DVRs, living a hectic life can make traditional television viewing impractical.

Television marathons take time, make sure you have it. You want to be able to enjoy the series at your own pace without feeling rushed, or being forced to multi task.