As manufacturers continue to elevate and up-their-game, the bar continues to be raised for premium visual and sound quality. Consumer electronics are ever-changing, and TVs are always one of the most popular categories. At CES in Las Vegas, Sony has shared what’s on tap for 2020.

 The company announced new LEDs and OLEDs in their various makes and models, which will be offered in a full range of sizes. The lineup features proprietary technologies previously only found in Sony’s MASTER Series models. You can expect changes like default optimization of HD, 4K, and 4K HDR video content quality from the popular streaming service.

Celebrating the most noteworthy and impressive projects of 2019, CE Pro, one of the industry’s most respected trade publications, announced their “BEST” (Best Electronic System Technologies) Project Awards at last week’s annual CEDIA Expo in Denver, Colorado. These awards offer the most innovative look into the future of residential technology. 

Every surveillance camera has a specific purpose, but do you know what each one is used for? We don’t recommend you use the same type of security camera in each area of your Indianapolis, IN property. In this blog, we will cover the different types of cameras and where you should use them. Only a security and surveillance professional will be able to install these cameras properly and tie them to an integrated system for quick and easy access. Keep reading to learn more.

In a world of countless products and seemingly endless options in the technology world, one of the roles we take as a Custom Integrator is that of a “curator,” to find the very best products and solutions for our clients. Defining a “best-in-class” product doesn’t mean the most expensive, but rather that it provides the most value. We might rank a product based on its quality, the aesthetic design of the product, how it integrates into a home automation system, how reliable it is, how easy it is to install or service, how it affects your home network, and of course, the products true cost of ownership.

Audio is something that almost every homeowner expects to enjoy to a certain extent in their home these days. Whether it be a single room or two of high-quality stereo music, an entire house filled with background music, a multi-channel home theater room, or an outdoor living space, we help our clients figure out what their audio expectations are in terms of the sound quality, speaker quantity, and overall budget. One of our most trusted and recommended brands is Triad Speakers.

There are a lot of reasons a homeowner may want to install security cameras. In the old days, families used security alarm systems to scare away invaders with sound and alert the police. Sometimes, criminals could find ways to avoid setting off the alarm, or the police wouldn’t arrive in time to make the arrest. Today, surveillance cameras provide the solution of capturing the robber’s activity on video so that even if he gets away, you have at least captured his face and actions. In addition to protecting your home from intruders, there are many ways you can use security cameras in an integrated control system, such as checking in on children, monitoring house staff or babysitters, keeping an eye on the pool, driveway, or play area, and managing your entry system. Read on to learn more.

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Monitor Every Room in Your Home Remotely

Going to Disney World for vacation? You can make sure your home is safe and in good condition at all times with an app on your phone. Use your smartphone to view various cameras around your home or let the system update you with text message alerts. If a person hops the fence and enters your backyard, you’ll know it with real-time updates and video clips of the intruder. You’ll be able to determine if it’s a stranger, or just a neighbor or mail man, and then act accordingly.  If you are busy riding space mountain, you can play the recorded video later at your convenience.
 

Act as a Gatekeeper with Surveillance and Access Controls

Video surveillance solutions not only help protect your home, but they also assist with daily activities. When the doorbell rings, pull up the video outside your front door and check who it is. If it’s a friend, the delivery guy, or your spouse who forgot their keys, simply press a button and let them in with your automatic keyless entry system.

Capture Activity with Motion Sensors

It would definitely waste a lot your time if you had to sit and watch hours of video to find the recorded action you are looking for. Motion sensors help by triggering the security cameras to turn on when someone enters a room. That way, you’ll only get video clips when it matters. So if your daughter arrives home from school, the camera detects her presence and sends an alert to your phone. By programming your surveillance cameras to only track movement and activity, you’ll save memory space and only get notifications when it matters.