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How Video Wall Panels Are Revolutionizing Commercial and Home Displays

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Pro Tips for Perfect Outdoor TV Mounting

Before you buy a new hi-fi speaker setup, answer these 5 questions. 

<p>After the dust has settled on the rest of your smart home installations, there&rsquo;s probably still a spot left in your heart for something that really makes your home pop, your 4K home theater content sing, and your vinyl and hi-fi audio really rip. That&rsquo;s what new speakers are for.</p>
<p>And not just any speakers &ndash; speakers that blow your friends&rsquo; minds. Speakers that make your crew want to come over to watch every new movie at your house, even if they weren&rsquo;t invited. Speakers that your whole family love, but your neighbors don&rsquo;t. Speakers that are just <em>that</em> good.</p>
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        <p class="avb-typography__paragraph dsg-block-26__paragraph">But buying new speakers – especially expensive ones – can be tricky, and it isn’t something that you want to do on a whim. To help you and your ears out, we here at Carolina Custom Sound put together some tips to guide you through the process. It’s time to get listening!</p>
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<h2>1. What application do your needs call for?</h2>
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<p>Before you even walk into a speaker store, you should decide what exactly you plan to use your speakers for.</p>
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  <li>Is this a pair to hook up to your record player in your listening room?</li>
  <li>Do you want a 7.1 surround sound system for your home theater?</li>
  <li>Are you short on space and just looking for a sound bar to get you by until you can upgrade to something bigger?</li>
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<p>You should also figure out what hookups your current system has and what else you may need to upgrade along the way. Take stock and think before jumping the gun!</p>
<h2>2. What brands do you know and love?</h2>
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        <p class="avb-typography__paragraph dsg-block-26__paragraph">If you’ve purchased speakers in the past or have a high-end technology manufacturer that you already know and like, those can be good places to start. Of course, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t other great brands out there that you haven’t heard of. And that’s what we are here for! Give us a call today at <avb-link data-href="tel:>  </avb-link> – we’d love to chat about our favorite brands that we offer and which ones we think will work best for your unique home projects and needs.</p>
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<h2>3. Where are they going?</h2>
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<p>Before you decide which type of speakers you should get, you need to decide where these new speakers are going.</p>
<ul>
  <li>In which room are you planning on putting them?</li>
  <li>How big is that room?</li>
  <li>What is the desired placement &ndash; are you planning on getting floor-standing, on-wall, in-wall or in-ceiling speakers?</li>
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<p>Your goal is to pick speakers that can adequately fill the room with sound without you needing to turn your amp all the way up and overpowering the speakers. And placement is important because your speakers need to fit; There&rsquo;s nothing worse than getting new speakers home and then finding out they don&rsquo;t fit in your media center or cabinet.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>4. What is your budget?</h2>
<p>As well as deciding what you need your speakers to do, you should also come up with a rough budget. If you are doing other home renovations at the same time, make sure that you are setting aside part of that overall budget for speakers &ndash; you don&rsquo;t want to get everything else installed only to find that you didn&rsquo;t leave any room for speakers.</p>
<p>You also need to factor in any accessories that go with your speakers &ndash; such as cable wire, receivers, amplifiers, and the like. These can also get costly, but they are very important in helping you get the best sound out of your setup.</p>
<p>Deciding your budget can also help narrow down the wide world of speakers into something a bit more manageable.</p>
<h2>5. What sounds just OK and what sounds stunning to you?</h2>
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<p>When it comes to speakers, nothing beats checking them out in person and actually hearing what they sound like. You are the person who is going to be listening to them, so they need to sound good to you. Trust your ears. Different speaker brands all have their own distinct &ldquo;sound,&rdquo; and what sounds amazing to one reviewer online may sound way too bright for you.</p>
<p>Ideally, you can try an in-home audition to test drive any speakers you are considering, but if you can&rsquo;t, that&rsquo;s what experts like us are for. We take our time to get to know you, your room, and how you plan to use the speakers &ndash; combine this with our years of experience helping clients, and we have a great recipe for helping you find the right speaker for your taste and budget.</p>
<h2>Bonus: Pro Tips</h2>
<p>Make sure your audio amplifier is powerful enough to properly drive your speakers. Underpowering your speakers can damage the amplifier and has a negative impact on sound quality.</p>
<p>Also, it&rsquo;s very important to remember that your listening experience is only as good as the source you&rsquo;re listening to. Aim for high-resolution audio, uncompressed audio, Blu-Ray, or vinyl as opposed to compressed MP3 whenever you can.</p>
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          Of course, if you want other opinions on speakers, give us a call at <avb-link data-href="tel:>  </avb-link> or zip on over to our <avb-link data-href="https://www.carolinacustomsound.com/contacts" target="_blank" class="dsg-block-1-link">contact page </avb-link>
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5 Questions to Answer Before Buying Hi-Fi Speakers

Learn about the Optimal Design for Conference Rooms

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<p>Whether you’re starting a new business or upgrading an existing building in The Woodlands, TX area, one room that definitely deserves your full attention is the conference room. It’s a space for meeting important clients, conferring with stakeholders, and communicating with your team, so it makes sense to ensure it is provides everything you need for business success. Keep reading to learn about the best <avb-link class="dsg-block-26__link" class="dsg-block-26__link" data-href="https://www.carolinacustomsound.com/commercial-solutions/conference-rooms">conference room equipment</avb-link> placement and design strategies.
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<h2>SCREEN</h2>
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                    A common mistake is getting a huge screen that practically covers an entire wall, then not leaving enough space between the screen and your conference table. You can actually calculate the best size screen for the room based on the amount of space you have available between the closest seat and the screen’s desired location. Double that distance, and you have the optimal height for the screen. This height/distance setup keeps the people closest to the screen from having to crane their necks or shift to a different spot in order to take in everything on display.

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<p>Nothing says disorganized like a conference room table cluttered with cords and equipment. You should never treat your conference table as the permanent location for your projector. Not only does the projector take up needed space and create a messy look, but it’s also probably not height and distance for screen clarity. Instead, invest in a ceiling projector rig, in which the projector is completely hidden until you need it. At the push of the button, the projector lowers from the ceiling into the perfect spot for lighting up the screen.</p>

<p>SEE ALSO: Is It Time to Upgrade Your Business AV System?</p>


<h2>VIDEO CONFERENCING CAMERAS</h2>
<p>The cameras for your video conferencing system, for example, should be placed to give different views depending on who is talking: one camera that takes in the entire table, one that focuses on the front of the room where the projector screen is, and one at that head of the table. Modern video conferencing systems even offer camera solutions that track movement so that even if the speaker is walking across the room, he or she will always be in view for remote meeting attendees.</p>

<p>Because every conference room has a different layout and acoustic needs, your boardroom automation contractor will be able to provide much more specific and helpful guidance, but as a general rule of thumb, make sure that the speakers are evenly dispersed throughout the room instead of grouped together. With some finesse, the speakers and microphones can be virtually invisible so that you gain all their benefits without contributing to that cluttered look.</p>



<h2>CONTROL SYSTEM</h2>
<p>Do you have separate remotes for the projector, screen, sound system, teleconferencing equipment, lights, etc.? It’s time to simplify. Instead of having a pile of remotes in the middle of the table, invest in a conference room automation system that connects all the disparate equipment into one easily manageable system. You can integrate a touchscreen directly into the conference room table or wall next to the room’s entrance, and you can even control everything straight from your smartphone! Lights, window shades, projector, screen, speakers, temperature and more…at the push of a button, you can transform the conference room for any given business activity.

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<p>Refined Systems has more than 30 years of experience designing and installing conference room automation systems for Texas businesses. To learn about the different possibilities for streamlining your business operations with automation technology, call (281) 907-9620 or fill out this quick contact form.</p>


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A QUICK GUIDE TO CONFERENCE ROOM EQUIPMENT PLACEMENT

As the Weather Gets Hotter, So Should the Entertainment!

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<p>With the weather getting warmer in the Lone Star State, many of us are itching to get outdoors to enjoy the sunny climate. From lounging in the pool while listening to your favorite tunes to watching your favorite shows outdoors, you can do it all in your Memorial, TX backyard.
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<p>An <avb-link class="dsg-block-26__link" data-href="https://www.carolinacustomsound.com/residential-solutions/outdoor-living-entertainment">outdoor sound system</avb-link> elevates your entertainment beyond simply bringing a Bluetooth speaker outside to enjoy while the family hangs out by the firepit at night. Keep reading to learn how an upgraded audio system can elevate your outdoor time, well, in no time!
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<p>SEE ALSO: 3 New Audio Video Installation Ideas for Your Home
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<h2>MUSIC OUTDOORS, EVERYWHERE</h2>
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                    As we mentioned before, there’s no need to bring a wireless speaker outside whenever you want to hang out outdoors. Not only is doing that can be a hassle, but everyone in your backyard can’t adequately hear the music; only those nearby can hear well while those sitting further away cannot.

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                    Placing Coastal Source bullet speakers throughout your Memorial-area backyard can help you achieve high-quality sound everywhere. You can also experience full bass sound without large eyesore equipment thanks to subterranean subwoofers that don’t compromise on sound quality.

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                    Both are made to blend seamlessly into your outdoor landscaping, but if you want to take camouflaged speaker systems to a whole new level, consider rock speakers. With fiberglass enclosures and coated grills, Coastal Source’s 8-ohm drivers and stainless hardware are paired with a high-performance exterior meant to defy the Texas sun for years to come.

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<h2>EASY TO CONTROL</h2>
<p>Outdoor sound systems can be standalone audio setups or sync with your whole-home audio and automation systems. With a tap of a finger on your smartphone, remote, or touch screen, you’ll be able to control what you hear. You’ll be able to raise the volume, select a different station, or turn off speakers in certain areas of the home in seconds. Even more, you can set the scene for any occasion – initiate the Relax scene to dim the patio lighting, raise the volume on a relaxing music station, and turn on the spa.</p>

<p>You can even listen to different songs and sources of music in every room of the house. Imagine listening to relaxing tunes in the gazebo while the kids play by the pool listening to pop music. Your spouse could play music from their favorite LP using the same audio system in the dedicated listening room inside.</p>

<p>If you’re ready for Texas-sized entertainment in your outdoor spaces, call Refined Systems today at <avb-link class="dsg-block-26__link" data-href="tel:281-907-9620">(281) 907-9620</avb-link>  or <avb-link class="dsg-block-26__link" data-href="https://www.carolinacustomsound.com/contacts">connect using this form</avb-link>. We can’t wait to hear from you.</p>



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IMPROVE YOUR OUTDOOR SPACES WITH AN UPGRADED SOUND SYSTEM

Three Home Upgrades to Elevate Your Lifestyle

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<p>What is the ultimate luxury? Ask that question to 100 different people, and you may very well get 100 different answers. When it comes to your home, luxury may lie in your furnishings, your décor, your appliances, your swimming pool and outdoor areas, your entertainment systems, and whatever other ways you customize your home to suit your lifestyle.
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<p>Refined Systems is a <avb-link class="dsg-block-26__link" data-href="https://www.carolinacustomsound.com/residential-solutions/home-automation">home automation technology</avb-link> integrator, so we have some ideas too about what constitutes the ultimate luxury at home. We think that advanced technologies that work for you and make daily life more comfortable, rewarding, and stress-free are the ultimate luxury. While you could automate your whole home with an array of technology products that add comfort and convenience to your Houston abode, we want to highlight three that are highly likely to make you smile and congratulate yourself on your decision to invest in them.
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<p>Let’s look at three excellent technology investments to make your home a little more rewarding every day.
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<p>SEE ALSO: What to Listen to on a Whole House Audio System
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<h2>CRESTRON AUDIO-VIDEO AUTOMATION</h2>
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                    Refined Systems works with Crestron for smart home automation because of the product's supreme customizability for specific requirements. Crestron automation can be adapted for how you want to interact with the technology in your home, as opposed to you having to change the way you want to do things. The company began with automation for audio-video systems in both residential and commercial environments. They continue to make entertainment systems easy to use and manage, and this is one of the areas that drives homeowners to seek a better technology solution.

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                    Crestron’s new HR 310 and TSR 310 remote controls are excellent examples of luxurious ease of use that leverages the company’s long experience. Many people still prefer the tactile feel of real buttons and the satisfying lag-free response of traditional remote controls. While these new Crestron remote controls look like other ones, they are completely modern and more powerful than any other. They use Wi-Fi for communication for instant responses. Custom etched keys activate your devices, and automation scenes effortlessly. Automated backlighting makes it easy to pick out what you want to do in the dark. With the capacitive touchscreen in the TSR-310, you can add many customized routine and controls – anything from adjusting lighting to thermostats, to turning your gas fireplace on and off. Of course, they make effortless work of controlling your audio and video entertainment, including custom presets for your favorite content sources across all your devices.

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<h2>LUTRON LIGHTING CONTROL</h2>
<p>Like Crestron, Lutron is a pioneer and longtime industry leader in lighting control. Few things top lighting control and automation on the luxury scale. Lighting control adds incredible convenience while also adding aesthetic beauty to your home inside and out. Landscape lighting can add drama to your outdoor spaces, and indoors the right illumination features the best of your home and sets the ambiance and mood. Luxury is the ability to have an entire area of your house perfectly lit for the occasion – whether it's a movie night in the media room, a party, or cooking up a storm in your gourmet kitchen. With Lutron, how you exercise that control is your choice. Lutron systems pair well with home automation systems like Crestron, as well as offering a broad array of control through elegant keypads, smartphone apps, and voice assistants like Amazon Alexa. The practical side of lighting control – enhancing safety, security, and energy savings – is just icing on the luxury cake.</p>




<h2>WHOLE HOME AUDIO</h2>
<p>What's more luxurious than audiophile-quality music in every room of your home? And without speakers or any other equipment visible? That's the beauty of whole house audio. High-performance speaker manufacturers like JBL Synthesis, Wisdom, and Revel all offer architectural (built-in) speakers with sound quality that rivals standalone units. If you want a system that can scale up to practically any size property, the Crestron Sonnex would fit the bill. A Sonnex system can go up to 74 zones and 30,000 watts of power! The high power, efficient amplifiers in the system boast a hybrid design that can deliver 140 watts of power, enough to power even difficult to drive speakers. A Crestron Sonnex system integrates easily with other Crestron home automation features, and can route 24 analog and digital audio sources to any of the zones - enough variety to keep everyone entertained. And you can access it with the simplicity of customized Crestron remote controls, touch screens, or apps on your smartphone or tablet.  </p>

<p>Ready to elevate your lifestyle with home automation technologies? Call <avb-link class="dsg-block-26__link" data-href="tel:281-907-9620">(281) 907-9620</avb-link> or <avb-link class="dsg-block-26__link" data-href="https://www.carolinacustomsound.com/contacts">reach out</avb-link> to our team today; we look forward to working with you.</p>






<h2>POOL AND FOUNTAIN LIGHTING</h2>
<p>Underwater lighting is commonly used to beautiful effect after dark. Today’s LED lighting can amplify that effect, with a rainbow of changeable colors to highlight water features.</p>


<h2>DOWNLIGHTING AND AREA LIGHTING</h2>
<p>If there are good tall trees, consider downlighting as an option to illuminate a landscape, the driveway, or a backyard. Soft lights can simulate moonlight, which adds light that seems natural but also augments the safety aspect of lighting a dark property as well.</p>

<h2>CROSS LIGHTING AND UP LIGHTING</h2>
<p>Create three-dimensional shadows by lighting a tree or other tall outdoor feature from multiple locations below. Highlight exterior walls of a home – like arches – with up lights that add height and drama. A tall, stacked outdoor fountain would be a prime candidate for up lights.</p>

<h2>CHOOSE THE RIGHT VENDOR AND INTEGRATION PARTNER</h2>
<p>Refined Systems has long experience with home technology integration for the most exceptional properties in the greater Houston area. One of our preferred lighting vendors is Coastal Source for landscape lighting, as they have a wide array of lighting for all the areas we highlighted here. Not only can we do exterior lighting, but we can also integrate and automate it to work with other home functions like shading, climate control, interior lighting, pool and spa control, audio-visual systems, and much more. Of course, you are the experts when it comes to design, and we aim to bring your vision to life.</p>

<p>Are you ready to maximize the impact of landscape lighting on your next project in the Woodlands? Call (281) 907-9620 or <avb-link class="dsg-block-26__link" data-href="https://www.carolinacustomsound.com/contacts">reach out</avb-link> to our team today; we look forward to working with you.</p>



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WHOLE HOME AUTOMATION - THE ULTIMATE LUXURY

Heighten the Sophistication of Your Home Designs

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<p>A great home design incorporates many ideas. There’s the exterior view; how it looks from the street and its curb appeal. How do the windows play, letting light inside, but also how they look and balance the outside look. What unique exterior finishes or features distinguish this home and makes it stand out?
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<p>As a designer, architect, or builder, you know these things better than we do. But we do understand home technology and the role that lighting can play in differentiating a home, highlighting its best aspects, and creating the right ambiance for a home. Any good photographer knows the role that light plays in capturing an image. With the proper lighting, what could be a mundane photo can turn into a spectacular and memorable picture.
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<p>Landscape lighting can have that effect on the exteriors of a property. Let us postulate this: if you include the effect of landscape lighting from the beginning on your next home project in the Woodlands, you will multiply the impact of your imaginative designs. Intrigued? Read on for some ideas.
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<p>SEE ALSO: 6 Big Landscape Lighting Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
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<h2>ACCENT AND SPOT LIGHTING</h2>
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                    Designers and builders – architects, landscape designers, and home technology integrators like Refined Systems – working together can ensure that the home's design is an integrated whole. Decide on specific areas that can be dramatically lit, like the main entrances, driveways, and focal points in the garden. Thinking about it from the beginning as a cohesive design will portray the home in the best…light.

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<h2>USE GRAZING TECHNIQUES</h2>
<p>Use lighting close to a unique surface to bring out detail – whether it’s a special door, the bark of a large tree, or an antique brick wall. Think about how light will play off your unique feature and incorporate that into your plan.</p>




<h2>SHADOWING AND SILHOUETTING</h2>
<p>Lighting a unique feature like an outdoor sculpture or tree from the front and below can create dramatic shadows. Similarly, you can create intriguing silhouettes with the right light positioning. Planning for this early can ensure the finished look is as exciting as you envisioned.</p>





<h2>POOL AND FOUNTAIN LIGHTING</h2>
<p>Underwater lighting is commonly used to beautiful effect after dark. Today’s LED lighting can amplify that effect, with a rainbow of changeable colors to highlight water features.</p>


<h2>DOWNLIGHTING AND AREA LIGHTING</h2>
<p>If there are good tall trees, consider downlighting as an option to illuminate a landscape, the driveway, or a backyard. Soft lights can simulate moonlight, which adds light that seems natural but also augments the safety aspect of lighting a dark property as well.</p>

<h2>CROSS LIGHTING AND UP LIGHTING</h2>
<p>Create three-dimensional shadows by lighting a tree or other tall outdoor feature from multiple locations below. Highlight exterior walls of a home – like arches – with up lights that add height and drama. A tall, stacked outdoor fountain would be a prime candidate for up lights.</p>

<h2>CHOOSE THE RIGHT VENDOR AND INTEGRATION PARTNER</h2>
<p>Refined Systems has long experience with home technology integration for the most exceptional properties in the greater Houston area. One of our preferred lighting vendors is Coastal Source for landscape lighting, as they have a wide array of lighting for all the areas we highlighted here. Not only can we do exterior lighting, but we can also integrate and automate it to work with other home functions like shading, climate control, interior lighting, pool and spa control, audio-visual systems, and much more. Of course, you are the experts when it comes to design, and we aim to bring your vision to life.</p>

<p>Are you ready to maximize the impact of landscape lighting on your next project in the Woodlands? Call <avb-link class="dsg-block-26__link" data-href="tel:281-907-9620">(281) 907-9620</avb-link> or <avb-link class="dsg-block-26__link" data-href="https://www.carolinacustomsound.com/contacts">reach out</avb-link> to our team today; we look forward to working with you.</p>



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<p><avb-link class="dsg-block-26__link" data-href="https://www.carolinacustomsound.com/residential-solutions/home-networking">“Smart home control”</avb-link> and “smart home automation” are terms that are often used interchangeably, but are they the same thing? Short answer: no. Although both technologies are part of the same overall smart home system, they are very different ways of achieving a desired result. Below, we break down the definitions of these terms and what sets them apart from each other. If you’ve been considering adding smart technology to your Houston, Texas home, then keep reading.
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<h2>DEFINING SMART HOME CONTROL</h2>
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                    A smart control system allows you to manage certain aspects of your home, like light fixtures and window shades, remotely via smartphone, tablet, hand-held remote, or a voice control device like Amazon Alexa. Instead of having to walk into every room to open the window shades, for example, you could just open an app on your phone and close them all instantly. As you leave home for the day, one voice command could cause all of the lights to turn off, the window shades to lower, and the thermostat to adjust.



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                    Home control can be as simple as adding a remote for your lights or as comprehensive as a total solution that manages your home’s audio, video, security, climate, lighting, window treatments, and more!

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                    SEE ALSO: HOW DOES A SMART HOME SYSTEM WORK?

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<h2>DEFINING SMART HOME AUTOMATION</h2>
<p>Smart home automation occurs when your system adjusts to keep your residence in the ideal environment without you ever having to lift a finger. Everything happens effortlessly, with no manual actions required. This technology is incredibly versatile, and you can have the system do practically anything you want, such as automatically start playing music and raising the window shades each morning to gently wake you up.</p>

<p>One of our favorite applications of smart home automation technology is energy management. Using smart sensors, you can have your lights turn on when someone enters the room and turn off when they leave. You can also use sensors to automatically lower the window shades on hot days and brighten the artificial light fixtures to keep your home from overheating while still keeping the room well lit.</p>

<h2>AUTOMATION VS. CONTROL: WHICH IS BETTER?</h2>
<p>Smart home automation is usually treated as the upgrade to a basic smart home control system. If you have automation technology, the odds are likely that you’ll also have control technology.</p>

<p>We’ve found that the best home technology solutions are usually a mixture of the two approaches. While it’s nice to have your home automatically brighten the lights for you, there are times when you’ll want to adjust lighting levels yourself. Having both approaches as part of the same system makes it easy to set up your home the way you want. We’ll add in the control technology and then design the automation to fit your lifestyle.</p>

<p>If you’d like to learn more about these technologies and how they can fit into your Houston property, please contact us by calling <avb-link class="dsg-block-26__link" data-href="tel:281-907-9620">(281) 907-9620</avb-link>, clicking the live chat window at the bottom of the screen, or filling out this quick questionnaire. </p>





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