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Getting the best picture from your Television or Projector: ISF Calibration

Watch your TV like never before. You have invested in a high-quality television, shouldn’t you make sure it is calibrated to get the best picture possible? Out of the box, most televisions come from the manufacturer set up with over saturated color and contrast turned...

New Updates to Comcast Boxes

Recently Comcast sent out an update to some of their HD boxes (not X1 or the older, silver models - see photo) that has a power save feature. If you have a Motorola DCX3400 series (3412, 3416, etc) box, you have received this update and you may have experienced your...

Power Outages and Your System

Fall is here! Rain, wind, downed trees and… power outages. We all have sensitive electronics in our homes and we have some good tips if you lose power. We usually install backup batteries (UPS) to protect certain equipment in your system but they are designed to keep...

A Whole New Meaning to Picture-In-Picture with Crestron’s DVPHD

It happens to us all the time - two must-watch games on at the same time, or sometimes three, or even four! There is a solution, a good solution. A fully touchscreen controllable, high-definition, high-resolution, multi-window video processor that can handle up to 8...

The Internet is falling! The Internet is falling!

You may have heard about the Heartbleed bug, possibly the largest internet security flaw, ever. If not, pay attention! We are here to make it easy to understand as well as provide some action steps for you to take to protect yourself as best you can. What is it? In...

Save your theater or media room from itself: Anthem Room Correction System (ARC™)

We have been in many media/theater rooms with problematic audio. Typically there is not a room in your home perfectly suited for how your ear actually hears audio (there are some rare exceptions of purpose-built listening rooms). Room size, furnishings, dead spots and...

Try before you buy, Crestron Experience Centers

We all know that it is always better to take a test drive before you spend tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars, whether it be that sweet new car, or on an automation and control system for your home. While our office showcases some of the technology...

Would you trust your home automation and security to your cable company?

Anyone? Anyone? We don’t know about you, but our experience with the local cable company often goes like this: Mr. Smith, our client, calls and says that the cable company has upgraded his equipment (insert cable box or modem here) and now his TV, internet (insert...

Lighting control systems save energy, increase bulb life, create drama and add beauty.

Add a lighting system early in your remodel, update or new home building process. When you have spent countless hours and dollars making your home your own we want to make sure it pops! There is nothing like an expertly-lit exterior to create drama as you drive up to...

Thinking of building a new home? 3 things to consider

The decision to build a new home is incredibly exciting! There are so many fun choices to make - finishes, coverings and fixtures and all sorts! We are often called in to help “technify” a custom home and we see many common mistakes made over and over - you can be...