Home Theater
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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How to Keep Your Technology Systems Working
If you have A/V equipment in your home or business, it’s likely at some point it will need service. From minor issues to major headaches–or even preventative maintenance to ensure continuous performance–the best thing is to plan ahead. At IDS our goal is to keep you connected, with technology that...
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Upgrading Your TV? How to Decide What to Buy
Time to upgrade your TV? With different features, sizes and technologies available, it gets confusing. We’re going to review the main components in this decision, to make it easier for you. OPTIONS Currently there are only 3 types of TV technologies available to consider: OLED, QLED and LED. Plasma and...
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Home Technology in the Age of COVID-19
With COVID-19 still a serious threat, restrictions and caution have us continuing to spend more time at home. From work to play, our technology needs have changed greatly and the way we use our technology has been impacted as well. Below is a list of elements of technology to review...
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Get Your Portable Outdoor Movie Theater Now!
If you’re ready to take your outdoor viewing to the next level, let IDS create a portable movie theater for you. Packages include an inflatable screen, projector, speakers, rolling cart, DVD player and streaming services. Perfect for summer nights under the stars! Easy to maintain social distancing while enjoying the...
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Thanksgiving and football—are you ready with the right TV?
It’s almost Thanksgiving! That means plenty of delicious food, great company and a lot of football. If you’ve got the turkey covered and the whole family is coming over, the only thing left is to be sure you’ve got the right TV for watching the games. Still using that 40”...
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How to Eliminate Aesthetic Technology Pollution
Admit it; you love your entertainment technology. Where would we be without TV and music? They enhance, educate and entertain us. Movies, shows, streaming series and sports, along with a variety of music and sound are a major form of entertainment for many. What happens, though, when you’re not watching...
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Why Builders, Designers and Architects Need a Professional AV Company
If you’re an industry professional—builder, contractor, designer, architect—you’ll want to consider working with a professional AV company for your clients’ home technology needs. It’s important for several reasons: –If you’re building a home, you want to work with an AV company that works with YOU. You’ll gain control of the...
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Cool Tech Gifts for the Holidays
Happy holidays! There’s still plenty of shopping time left, and we are highlighting some of the latest, coolest, and just plain fun tech products available. Whether you’re just getting your feet wet with some of these products, or you’re an avid tech fan looking for the latest toys, this list...
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How You Can Maximize Outdoor Entertainment Time Into the Fall
By the time September rolls around, most people close their pools, cover the patio furniture, and pull out all the cozy blankets for football season…watched from inside their homes. What if we told you there was another way to enjoy football (or movies or shows)? You can extend your outdoor...
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How Control4 Makes Home Automation Awesome
Picture this. You arrive home, and with one touch, your lights come on, the shades close, and your favorite music starts to play. As the sun sets, your porch light goes on, and at 9pm your home security system is armed. Sounds sweet, right? It is! At IDS, Control4 is...
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Outdoor TV for the Whole Family to Enjoy
Let’s face it—we love our screens. Young or older, small screens or large, we devour content on our devices. Sometimes it’s a good thing, sometimes not so much. For this post, we’ll go with the good thing angle. If we’re being honest, let’s admit that even on an absolutely stunning...
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This Could Happen To You (or Why You Need a Professional to Install Your Home Technology Systems)
Can you imagine being left with this bird’s nest after investing time, money and energy to design new technology throughout your home? Home theater, home automation, security system, Wi-Fi networks, whole-home music. Sounds heavenly, right? Not if this tangled web of unprofessionalism is what you’re left with. Who does this?...
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You’ve Got to Incorporate A/V Planning in Your New Home or Renovation
Are you building a new home or a vacation home? Planning a major renovation of your current home? Congratulations! But—wait! Have you thought about how you’re going to handle your technology? We’re talking about integrating your home Wi-Fi, security system, home automation and entertainment throughout your home. During renovations and...
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Why the Super Bowl Is Such a Big Deal and Why You Need the Right TV
Did you ever wonder how the Super Bowl became such a big thing? Let’s start with some quick stats. According to a 2017 Gallup Poll, 37% of U.S. adults pick football as their favorite sport to watch. The next most popular sport to watch—basketball—weighs in with only 11% watching. To...
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Why Your Home Theater Should Be Professionally Installed
You mounted your new 4K OLED TV on the wall. The amazing speakers you bought are placed strategically on tables or the floor around the TV. Your Netflix subscription is up to date, and you’ve got a brand new Blu-ray Disc player. You somehow ran wires and hid them in...
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Streaming your way to a great movie experience
For those of you familiar with streaming TV and movie content, we’d like to take it up a notch and discuss the different ways to stream. All streaming devices function in a similar manner – they connect to or through your TV and once connected to your home Wi-Fi, they...
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Why you need a service plan for your home technology
Congratulations! Your beautiful home theater was installed. Your Wi-Fi was upgraded, music has been installed throughout your home, and it’s all been integrated through home automation. You’ve also installed a complete security system along with surveillance cameras. Everything is perfect. You’re watching, streaming, listening, monitoring…and thoroughly enjoying your electronic lifestyle....
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What’s a Hulu? or Your Handy Guide to Video Streaming Services
Many of you may remember running down to your local video rental store to grab the latest release and settle in for movie night. And you may also remember when all the new releases were unavailable, and though there were movies galore to be rented, how many times could you...
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