When you were a little kid and were absolutely positive something was lurking under your bed, what was the first thing you did? Did you turn on the lights?

Since we were small, lights have had a calming effect on us. There’s something about seeing what’s in front of us that makes us feel safer. (Or, it simply relieves us to know that there actually are no monsters under the bed.)

Either way, as adults, many homeowners appreciate the additional feelings of security that come from having easy access to lights through a lighting control system. Whether needed to steady our steps in the dark or make us feel less alone, lighting is a security blanket we rely on.

Continue reading to learn how a lighting control system can add a sense of safety to your Denver, CO, home.

Nothing quite matches the feeling of opening the shades in the morning, looking out over the beautiful landscape Denver, CO, offers, and feeling the warmth of the sun. Many leave their shades open, enjoying the beauty natural light brings. This same sunlight can boost your mood, enhance your energy levels, and reduce your energy usage. Unfortunately, it can also damage the interior of your home. 

When direct UV rays hit floors, furniture, fine artwork, and photographs, they can cause fading and permanent discoloration. To protect our homes, we tend to lower the shades when direct sunlight enters and often leave them closed for the rest of the day, missing out on the beautiful views and the healing effects of sunlight.

There is a better way. Smart shades do the work for you, automatically rising and lowering throughout the day based on the temperature and direct sun’s rays. Thanks to home automation, you can tap an icon on a touchscreen or a button on an elegant in-wall keypad and control one or every shade in your home.

But it gets better. Let’s explore what smart shades offer homeowners and why they're one of the most popular trends in home automation.

Because routers and switches are available at your local electronics store, many homeowners attempt to install their own home networks. Some may have success, while other attempts may end in disaster. Unless you’re proficient with wires, drilling, and technology setups, it’s best to leave a home network setup to the professionals, like our team at Electronic Integration.

We can install your home network to provide strong signals throughout your Denver, CO, home. We also customize settings to ensure the network meets your needs. Continue reading and learn why turning to a professional is essential if you’re not skilled in setting up home networks.

As your Denver, CO, area smart home dealer, we get asked many questions about smart blinds and the benefits they offer homeowners. We’re happy to help clarify any questions about this smart shading solution, including how they can help simplify your life, save money, and enhance home security.

If you’re considering investing in smart blinds, continue reading for helpful information about these automated smart home products.

When purchasing a new TV, some folks only pay attention to the size, price, and little else. But if you’re in the market for a new entertainment system, you’d be wise to look out for the four letters “OLED.” 

If you want a television that offers the best picture quality and impresses for many years, OLED flat panel TVs by brands like Sony are the ultimate choice. Why, you may ask? In this blog, we’ll share what OLED means and how it can bring superior visual quality to your Denver, Colorado home.

Imagine waking up to your favorite “Good Morning” playlist streaming softly through your bedroom. It's just a whisper, gently nudging you from sleep before gradually increasing in volume to ensure you’re awake and ready for the day ahead. As you head to the kitchen to grab a hot drink, the high-fidelity audio follows you without a speaker in sight.

At the end of the day, your friends join you for a barbeque and an evening under the stars. Your “Entertainment” playlist streams through your outdoor area while the kids enjoy a different streaming station in the media room.

And all of this beautiful music comes from your whole-house music system. Let’s explore why this system is one of our clients’ favorites in Denver, CO, and the surrounding areas.

Some of our clients prefer the rising-in-popularity media room. These multi-use spaces are designed for fun and socializing. While these rooms may produce some of the best 4K HDR images and high-performance sound, they may also include the ultimate gaming chair, a pool table in the corner, a Jenga game on the coffee table, and yoga mats in the corner. Hushed silence is replaced by loud cheers during Sunday’s game. 

A customized home theater, on the other hand, offers the ultimate cinematic experience. It's a room where audiophiles and movie lovers rejoice—a place where the family gathers to immerse themselves in a thrilling, action-packed adventure or a movie that takes them to an otherworldly realm. 

This room requires a home theater setup designed for the immersive movie experience. Let's explore what it takes to create these enchanting spaces in Denver, CO.

If you’re building a home theater or media room, and you’ve decided to use a projector system rather than a TV, you’ll need two things: a screen and a projector. Not all projectors are built equally—in fact, some models offer tremendously better quality than others. So which projector should you use? 

Often the decision comes down to budget. But if you want the best picture quality possible in your home theater, most professionals (including our team at Electronic Integration) suggest investing in a laser projector. 

If you’re new to laser projectors, you may wonder what they are and what makes lasers better quality than standard video projectors. Read on to learn how lamp and new laser projectors compare and how they’ll enhance your Denver, CO, home entertainment.

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!

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. 

Why doesn’t that happen when you watch a movie on a regular TV? Well, without a display that consumes your field of vision and without surround sound, you won’t experience true immersion. 

If you’re looking for more immersive entertainment, it sounds like you’re ready for a home theater system. But what equipment do you need? 

As audio-video professionals, we design and install private cinemas in homes across Denver, CO. In our experience, here’s what all home theaters need for the best results.