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Why You Need Motorized Window Treatments
Hunter Douglas motorized window treatments have revolutionized the way homeowners and businesses manage natural light, privacy, and energy efficiency. By combining innovative design with advanced technology, their PowerView® Automation system allows users to control window coverings with ease. Whether through a remote, smartphone app, or voice command via smart home...
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Why Installing a Home Theater is a Great Idea for Watching the Super Bowl
The big game is coming and you’re already planning the party. The menu is coming together, and you’ll get the right game day clothing and decorations. What about the viewing experience? Here are five reasons why installing a home theater is a great idea for watching the Super Bowl: Immersive...
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The Evolution of Entertainment: Why Movie Theaters Are Becoming Obsolete and Home Theaters Are Thriving
In the ever-evolving landscape of entertainment, the way we consume movies has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. Movie theaters, once the classic venue for enjoying the latest blockbuster, are now facing unprecedented challenges that threaten their very existence. Meanwhile, home theaters are experiencing a surge in popularity as...
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Elevating Home Automation with Josh.ai: An In-Depth Overview
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, smart homes have gained significant popularity due to their convenience, efficiency, and seamless living experience. Among the many players in the home automation realm, Josh.ai emerges as a sophisticated and customizable platform that aims to revolutionize our interaction and control of smart homes....
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8 Ways Home Technology Can Make Your Life Easier
In today’s hi-tech society, it seems like everyone is seeking new ways to incorporate “smart” technology into their lives. The following are 8 easy ways that you can enjoy the benefits of the same technological innovation inside your home. 1. Transform Your Home Lifestyle Smart home technology gives you the...
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DIY TV Tuning with THX Tune Up App
THX Tune Up is an iOS app for the iPhone 4 and higher, iPod touch fourth generation and higher and iPad 2 and higher that is worth downloading if you want to effortlessly control the audio and video quality of your home theater home system. It costs $1.99 on the...
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Essential Home Security System Components
Electronic alarm systems consist of the control panel, sensors, a minimum of one keypad for disarming and arming the system, motion detectors and some form of a warning signal. Understanding the components in an alarm system is imperative to knowing what they do and what you need to secure the...
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Home Theater Installation – What You Should Know
It’s perhaps every homeowner’s dream to have that rocking home theater system. It’ll impress friends, entertain guests and give you a place to go to relax and unwind. A home theater is complete with surround sound, projector screens – maybe even a specific seating area to compliment the home cinema...
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5 Hot Home Technologies for this Summer
With warm weather comes hot new products in the home technology world. So what are some of the most sought after gadgets for this year? We compiled a list of the most commonly asked about home technologies on every home owners wish list this Summer.
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Home Surveillance Systems – Why They Are In Such High Demand
In another era, a simple loud alarm alerted the neighborhood of an attempted break in. In relatively safe communities, this was all that was required to stop the attempt. As technology improved, home security systems got better, but they also had drawbacks. The newer systems meant an install that was...
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Theater Projectors and Screens – Why Now Is The Time To Consider Them
If you’re in the market for a new television, you may want also want to consider a projector/screen combo. Where once projectors were unable to compete with the clarity, quality and longevity of televisions, today’s improvements on this decades-old technology are putting that theater room you’ve been dreaming of within reach.
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What’s New In Home Automation
Home automation is increasing in popularity as advancements in the technology continue to develop. When smart home systems were initially brought to the public, the option wasn’t affordable for most homeowners. The technology was also complex, and only professionals could set up each component. Current automation systems are more reasonably priced, and...
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5 Things To Consider Before Starting Construction
So you had your home remodeled. Had that extension added to double the size of your home or bought new, knocked down and rebuilt your own custom space. The finishing touches are done and a year, maybe 5 years down the road you decide you want music throughout the house,...
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Hiding, Disguising & Accenting – A trend in Home Technology & Interior Design
Being in the home technology industry for over 25 years has given us quite the overview of changes throughout the years. A few years back we were booming when all of our clients wanted us to hide their cable boxes and components in a remote location so they no longer...
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5 New Year’s Resolutions You Know You Want To Do
2012 is over and done leaving us with nothing but memories and possibilities. Whether you prescribe to the superstitious belief that the last two digits of 2013 ensure bad luck or not, there is no denying that this year (like all years) has the great potential to ring in personal...
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Is Blu-Ray The Last Stand For Hard Media?
As puzzling as the idea may be, the Blu-Ray disc may be the end of the line for hard media. With DVD sales in a tailspin a few years ago, Blu-Ray advocates warred with HD-DVD supporters over the dominant hard media format of the future. The DVD marketplace had been...
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Salt Water Damage – A Detriment To Your Homes Wiring Infrastructure
In the recovery days of Hurricane Sandy, we have received lots of inquiries from both customers and contractors/builders about replacing wiring and cable that has been compromised in the home, mainly due to salt water damage. In most cases, while there are some fixes you can perform on your wiring...
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Critical Pre/Post Storm Safety Tips
While most of these pre/post storm tips are easy to accomplish they are sometimes easily forgotten after being without power for a few days. PLEASE READ AND FORWARD THIS TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES AS A REMINDER: If you are without power from a storm, make sure you...
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Generator Users : Critical Safety Information
Special Note: Make sure your generator is at least 6 feet away and exhausting away from the house with the wind blowing fumes in the opposite direction ________________________________________________ If you have lost power or know anyone who has, and are using a portable gas generator PLEASE TAKE PRECAUTIONS. Not properly...
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Important Post Hurricane Information
Stay Safe & Stay Informed Hurricane Sandy has come and gone all in a few days, but what she left in her tracks will take much longer to re-coup from, especially with the coming nor’easter. While we too are trying to get back on our feet, we are also here...
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Saving Your Electronic Equipment From A Power Surge
***PSA for the upcoming Nor’easter/Blizzard*** IF YOU DO LOSE POWER, TURN OFF ALL CIRCUIT BREAKERS OR UNPLUG ANY ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT UNTIL POWER IS RESTORED This past week, the tri-state area was hit with quite possibly, its most devastating storm ever. Hurricane Sandy swept through the east coast over a two...
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Could the future of “Going to the Movies” be… not going at all?
With the release of PRIMA Cinema™, that could be exactly what consumers are in for. Imagine being able to watch a theatrical release of a highly anticipated movie without waiting in line, fighting crowds and all from the comfort of your own home theater. PRIMA Cinema™ has brought that to life, but not...
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What the LCD, LED, OLED!? Deciding on a TV Technology
Television technology has grown significantly over the years, and many people are nowadays interested in three-dimensional television or 3D TV. Which technology is best suited to offer this kind of real-life viewing experience? One of the important factors in determining the quality of images on a television is how black...
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Apple Now Most Valuable Company of All Time – What’s Next?
Apple has recently done it, becoming the most valuable company of all time according to a recent Reuters post. So what’s next for the technology behemoth? Apple is a company that has long been known for its innovative quality products. While Apple TV has been around for a few years,...
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Is Your Wi-Fi Slowing You Down?
Did you know your Internet probably could be faster? Do you find that the more bandwidth you demand from your network, the slower it performs? If you set up your network a few years ago, and then forgot about it, your setup could actually be slowing your connection down. With...
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The IDS Experience – New & Improved
At IDS Audio Video & Technologies, our mission is to provide our customers with superior products, exceptional designs & expert installations, creating an awesome customer experience. Recently we have made some changes and upgrades to continue growing and enhancing that experience for our current and potential clients. The Website: When...
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