Did you know that Indiana gets an average of 60 inches of snow a year? The average low in January is 18 degrees. If you live in the Fishers, Indiana area you are familiar with the snow situation and may even cringe when you see that first snowflake fall. What seems magical at first eventually turns into a nuisance—that is unless you have the right tools to manage the cold and make your winter more enjoyable. While we can’t install an automatic snow blower or shovel, we can install technology to help make your life easier this time of year. This blog will be your guide to using smart home automation in winter.

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It’s time to start making your holiday gift wish list, and a list of the items you’re getting for your friends and family in Fishers, Indiana too. But what do you give to the home theater enthusiast or techie in the family? We know that speakers, TVs, home theater systems and other home tech items are popular this year, so in this blog we’ll summarize what we think are some of the best audio video products out there to put underneath the tree. 

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There are so many multi-room music systems on the market today. But only a few manufacturers stand out from the rest, providing the ultimate value.  When you are getting ready to add music to your whole home, it’s important to consider these three factors in an audio system: purpose, quality, and performance.

Purpose comes first because once you determine where and how the speakers are going to be used, you can make an informed decision. The quality of the brand matters because you want your equipment to last a long time and also avoid constant repairs or upgrades. And lastly, the speakers of course must sound incredible. There’s only one more aspect you have to take into account, which is the audio/video installer you’ll be working with. But you don’t have to look any further. The Premier Group has extensive experience with all kinds of sound systems and will ensure your smart home is ready for entertaining and relaxing in your Indianapolis, Indiana home. 

Do you remember Rosie the robot from The Jetsons? This quirky, robotic maid assisted the futuristic family in doing any task they needed, like washing the dishes, making home repairs, and feeding the dog. We’ve also seen intelligent computer assistants in Star Trek, Back to the Future, and Star Wars. With so many portrayals of artificial intelligence in art and entertainment, you would think it’s about time we had something like Rosie with us. And the incredible news is we are getting closer and closer to that reality every day. With our smart home installations, we’ve been able to use our integrated systems to perform all kinds of cool tasks, like arming the security system and turning off the lights. But we haven’t been able to talk to our smart home like a personal assistant. That is until now. Last year, Amazon created Alexa, a voice control software that runs on the smart speakers called the Echo, the Dot, and the Tap. Keep reading to discover how you can use Alexa in your Indianapolis, IN home. 

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