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.

Nothing is better than enjoying a glass of wine with a loved one or friends. Whether you’re relaxing after a long day or celebrating special times in your life, white or red wine is the perfect touch you need to enhance the moment.

Competition is tough in the design-build industry. Not only must you be highly skilled at your trade, but you also need to stay current with the latest design trends.

C SEED is raising the bar in luxurious cinematic experience with the launch of the C SEED 144/201 HLR TV. The television, whose predecessor was designed by Porsche Design Studio, offers all the spectacular unfolding action and huge-screen technology, repackaged to accommodate more space-restricted outdoor settings.

Working from home is easy when you have the right technology. If you often experience glitchy video, garbled audio, dropped connections, and poor lighting while conducting or attending virtual meetings at home, it may be time to reassess your current technology. Now, more than ever, it’s essential to have a dependable and up-to-date video teleconferencing system in place.

Technology is a wonderful thing. It helps us communicate easier and faster, automates our lives, and offers many comforts and conveniences. At home, you can enjoy one-button control of lights, window treatments, home theaters and media rooms, temperature, security, and more.

Starting from May, anyone running legacy products on their Sonos system will no longer receive any updates for any product. Only customers running a system comprising of currently supported models will get new features and updates.

You have been asking for a remote that fits the lifestyle and design preferences. Say hello to Neeo, the touchscreen remote engineered specifically for the Control4 OS 3 Smart Home.

Our teams at Home Technology Experts, Hamptons Landscape Lighting and Hamptons Lighting Design were honored to be the Silver sponsor for the 2019 AIA Peconic Golf & Dinner event

Streaming services are nudging cable television aside as single device technology is taking over the market. Early adapters of smart tech will remember the iPhone emergence; a first of its kind encapsulating phone, music and camera in one pocket sized device.

Home cinema ideas begin with finding the right space in your home. Smaller rooms that are ideally set back from the ‘high traffic’ downstairs areas generally work best so that it fits in with the rhythm of everyday life.

We are often asked to explain the different options available when it comes to lighting control systems. Nine times out of ten, shortly after we begin the explanation, most people are already thoroughly confused.