How Does Home Networking Work?
How to Get Speedy, Reliable Connections at Home Whether it’s schmoozing at a cocktail hour or syncing devices to the internet, the term “networking” is all about making connections. In a home network, this usually means connecting electronics to each other and the internet. Many people’s home network merely consists of a router that supplies Wi-Fi to their phones, laptops, and TVs. But a wireless router isn’t the only way to build a home network. In fact, you can enjoy a well-running smart home with speedy connections across your entire house by upgrading your home networking with the right cabling and hardware. If your Denver, CO home is experiencing slow or unresponsive internet in any area, it’s time for a network upgrade. Here’s how networks work and how we can improve yours! SEE ALSO: 4 Reasons Not to Choose DIY Smart Home Integration 3 Ways to Home Network Not all home networks look alike. We build home networks in the following three formats: A wired network, which connects electronics to the internet with cables. A wireless network, which connects devices to the internet over Wi-Fi A hybrid network, which uses both wired and Wi-Fi connections. All three networks have their advantages and disadvantages. Wired connections are much more reliable than Wi-Fi and are sometimes crucial in hard-to-reach areas. For example, if you depend on the internet in the home theater but you receive weak signals there, it may be more secure and reliable to use wiring instead. Of course, wiring all your devices may not be a practical option. Wi-Fi is convenient for on-the-go gadgets like laptops, phones, and tablets. But...
8 Essential Components of a Home Theater System
Have you ever walked out of a movie theater and felt like you were still living inside a film? Suddenly every moment feels significant, from conversations in the car to the songs you hear on the radio.
Be Safe With A Smart Home Security System You Can Trust
Home is where you should be able to unwind, a sanctuary from the tumult and stress of the world around you. Regrettably, no neighborhood is immune to property damage, break-ins, or theft. Installing smart home security offers deterrence, detection, and the ability to de-escalate nearly any situation.
The Beauty of Hidden Media Room Speakers
When was the last time that you upgraded your home entertainment setup? Technology is constantly evolving, meaning that if it has been more than a few years, your equipment is outdated. Now is the perfect time to upgrade your home media room with the latest and greatest technology!
Smart Lighting Isn’t Just for Indoors | Landscape Lighting Control
Imagine you’re about to drive home from an outing and the sun is setting. You take out your phone, tap your smart home app, and turn on your home’s outdoor lights—even from miles away.
We help homeowners automate and intelligently control their outdoor lighting to add beauty and convenience to their lives. If you have low-voltage landscape lighting in your Denver, CO home, have you ever considered taking it a step further with lighting control?
Let us share what makes outdoor smart lighting a helpful home investment.
4 Q&As with the Outdoor Audio Experts
Who needs restaurant patios and rooftop bars when you own a high-end audio system in the backyard? Instead, your home becomes your summer oasis as your favorite music wafts through the breeze.
Many homeowners don’t realize a permanent, weatherproof speaker system is an option for their outdoor areas. Instead, they might unplug their indoor speaker and lug it outdoors—or rely on a tinny, portable speaker for all their outdoor listening.
3 Tips When Installing a Flat Panel TV in Your Denver Home
Flat panel TVs, commonly known as flat-screen TVs, have heightened the home viewing experience. The right flat panel TV installation can make any media room feel like a movie theater with brighter backlights, larger screens, and crisper pictures. Here are three tips on how to select the best flat panel TV for your media room:
Immersive vs. Casual: How to Set Up Your Home Entertainment System for Both
Many people think it must be one or the other for home entertainment: a home theater or the living room. Why not combine the best of both?
If you want to make the most of your home theater space, or if you hope to bring more power to your current home entertainment system, there’s a way to bridge casual and immersive viewing. No matter the room’s design, you can enjoy movies, TV, sports, and music with incredible audio and video, perfectly calibrated and set to your preferences.
Here’s how we recommend creating a versatile, multi-purpose media room in your Denver, CO, home.
4 Excuses for Installing an Outdoor TV This Spring
Enjoy Sports Outside All Spring and Summer A couple of years ago, the sports world was hit hard by the effects of the pandemic. Shortened seasons, rescheduled games, canceled tournaments, and many other issues changed the usual cadence of sport. Fortunately, that all feels like it’s behind us. Sports are back in full swing! With spring in the air in Colorado, we get warm, sunny days and lots more time to spend outside. And there are lots of sports to keep up with, too! We have a solution for combining both pastimes in your Denver home – an outdoor TV installation. If you need an excuse (maybe you need to convince your spouse), we’ve got four of them for you below. These excuses should work, as long as they’re sports fans! SEE ALSO: Home Entertainment Takes the Fun Outside NBA Playoffs The NBA playoffs have just started, and they seem to go on forever. That’s good news, especially if you install the new Samsung Terrace TV. The Terrace brings Samsung’s class-leading QLED brightness and richly saturated color and contrast outdoors – exactly what you need in an outdoor TV. You can enjoy many evenings outside with multiple games at the beginning of the playoffs. Even if the Nuggets don’t advance this year, there will still be a lot to enjoy if you’re a basketball fan. Tennis The good news: 40-year-old Roger Federer says he can come back from knee surgery. The bad news: It won’t be until after Wimbledon. Regardless, the French Open is coming, and so is Wimbledon, followed by the U.S. Open in early fall. Can Rafa do...