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4 Benefits of Having a Home Automation System

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There was a time when a home was just a home. However, thanks to current technology, homes have advanced in a way that has made life easier for homeowners. The evolution of homes can most notably be seen through home automation. Home automation systems have become popular among homeowners as they present an array of benefits perfect for any home. With that said, here are 4 benefits to installing a home automation system in your home:

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1. Reduce Hazards: One great benefit to home automation is that you can control lights and appliances through your mobile device. Sometimes we get busy and we forget to turn off simple things such as an iron or stove. With a click of a button, you can use your mobile device to turn these things off to prevent any hazards.

2. Keep Your Home on Lock: Another great benefit of home automation is being able to secure your home. It’s common to occasionally forget to lock your doors. Your home automation system will allow you to quickly lock your doors hassle-free without having to slow up your day.

3. Security: Unfortunately, break-ins do happen sometimes. However, having an automation system will ease your stress of constantly worrying about your home. Your home automation system will allow you to see what’s going on in and around your home while you’re on the go. This will essentially increase your family’s safety.

4. Temperature: Everyone wants to be comfortable, and your home automation system will help you be just that. Home automation systems can control the temperature in your home at any time of the day no matter where you are.

Home automation systems make day-to-day life easier for families, which is why it is the perfect investment for homeowners. No home is truly complete without a home automation system to keep your life safe, secure, and easy. If you need help picking your home automation system today, contact us and we’ll be happy to help.

Watch Crystal Clear Video with a TV Projector

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No home theater is complete without a giant screen. It used to be that if you wanted a real theater experience at home you had to buy a monitor to ensure a crystal clear image. However, projectors are becoming increasingly popular not only as replacements for regular-sized televisions but also as an essential part of a home theater system.

Watch Crystal Clear Video with a TV Projector

What are the benefits of having a video projector instead of a traditional television in your home theater system?

  • The technology behind projected images is advancing faster and faster: LCD used to be the technology that you would think of when you picture a typical blurry projection. However, LCD projectors are not only the most budget-friendly systems in stores; because they’re a huge part of the consumer market they have improved steadily throughout the years and some models have become the best in their class. Projections can also be Digital Light Processing (DLP) with millions of tiny mirrors for excellent motion resolution, or Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCOS), which is a hybrid of DLP and LCD has created contrast ratios and motion quality.
  • Your screen can be much bigger: Most movies have a higher resolution than TVs can fully capture. But the size a projector can offer takes full advantage of the high filming resolution and gets rid of the restriction that old projectors faced due to pixel limitations.

Projectors are a great option for home theater systems because they take full advantage of video quality in a way that smaller televisions and monitors cannot. If you’d like to learn more about the different TV projectors and home theater options, Audio Video Solutions has, please contact us here.

Take Control of Your Home with Lutron Integration

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Ever wish you could control lighting, TV, audio and other electronic systems in your home from a smartphone or tablet? With Lutron’s proprietary technology, you can.

Take Control of Your Home with Lutron Integration

What is Lutron?

Founded 1961 by the tech-savvy entrepreneurs Joel and Ruth Spira, Lutron Electronics is a privately held company that develops and sells a wide range of home lighting and wireless automation systems. According to the company’s own website, it holds more than 2,700 patents for various product designs, including a solid-state dimmer, electronic dimming ballast, and self-containing lighting control.

Benefits of Lutron Integration

So, why should you upgrade with Lutron? One undeniable reason is the cost-savings benefits it offers. Lutron’s industry-leading lighting systems support dimming, allowing homeowners to create the perfect lighting in their home theater, living room, and other areas. Lutron’s Eco-Dim systems can reduce your home’s energy usage by 15% or more, saving you hundreds of dollars over the course of a year.

Lutron systems can also make your home office more functional. It’s frustrating when you’re trying to use a computer, only to discover a blinding glare on the screen. Lutron’s proprietary technology gives homeowners full control over their lighting to minimize glare such as this.

Lutron also supports many systems of third-party companies. Assuming a third-party system is supported, you can connect it with Lutron; thus, allowing for greater control. To learn more about these third-party affiliates, click here.

Furthermore, Lutron features wireless integration with its mobile companion app. Using the app, you can control Lutron systems in a single room or your entire home.

If you’re thinking about installing Lutron in your home, contact us today.

Simplified Home Theater Installation

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With the ever-expanding advancement of home theater technology, the process of turning that living room or media room into the perfect spot for entertainment can feel daunting. But whether you’re looking for the top technology in the industry or just a cozy gathering space for a family, the pros at Audio Video Solutions can quickly help you find the features that best suit your project (and budget). Thanks to a wide range of options and fast installation, the home theater you’re looking for can be up and be running in no time.

Simplified Home Theater Installation

Although owning your own home theater used to be a pipe dream for many, any room these days can be affordably transformed with the help of Audio Video Solutions. In addition to hiding unseemly cords with standard TV mounts of all sizes, customers can also choose adjustable and even motorized mounts, providing a wealth of options to personalize your home theater installation.

For the film buff, a neatly installed ceiling projector can make all the difference for the viewing experience, offering exceptional quality to go along with a professional appearance. Audio Video Solutions also has more than a decade of experience installing equipment on all sorts of different wall and ceiling materials, making it easy to turn your wood paneling or brick fireplace into the starting point of your custom home theater system.

The visual aspect is also just the beginning, as a home theater is only as good as the sound system. Whether you’re looking to go with a full 7.1 surround system, a sound bar, or another option that will make your audio pop, Audio Video Solutions can help you find the perfect fit for your budget and room dimensions. Thanks to the most current audio and video options on the market and experience with projects of all scopes and sizes, home theater installation has never been easier.

Please contact us for more information about our home theater solutions.

Building the Ultimate Media Room

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Who doesn’t want a media room in their dream home? It adds to the resale value, increases the entertainment ability, and gives a place to relax that guests will love.

Building the Ultimate Media Room

Creating a media room isn’t as simple as sticking a television and a couple of chairs in a room. Building a media room can be a daunting task if you don’t know what you are doing, but with a little planning and little know-how, it can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

The centerpiece of your media room will be the screen. The days of the projection screen are in the past with the advances in 4K televisions (although many purists still prefer the retro look of the projectors). This is a subject that could fill multiple blog posts; just be sure to get a high-quality television and set it up properly. For more info on how to properly set-up your television contact us today!.

The next thing you will want to plan is your sound system. It’s important to get a high-quality sound system with a bass speaker and several surround sound speakers. With the advances in Bluetooth speakers, it makes mounting them even easier than ever. Your main speakers need to be mounted high with the bass speaker on the floor.

Speaking of the floor, the carpet will help with sound acoustics. You may also want to invest in some sound-proofing for the walls.

You will also need to plan how you will control the light. I don’t just mean choosing a cool wireless dimming system. You also have to keep the outside light out. This is one of the primary reasons so many people set-up their media rooms in the basement.

Lastly, it needs to be comfortable. Recliners are popular options for home media rooms. If you stagger your floor in stair-step design you can fit multiple rows of recliners in your media room.

The most important thing about a media room is that it fits your home, your needs, and your personality. The finishing touches can be anything that makes it uniquely yours. There are a lot of option available for making your media room unique depending on your budget. For more information on setting up your media room contact us.

Sound in Every Corner of the Room

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When the big screen comes to life and the smell of buttered popcorn wafts through the movie theater, you realize you have entered a world of mini-escape, an almost universal experience of entertainment that has been popular for decades! But increasingly popular is the desire to bring a similar experience into the home via entire rooms dedicated to the theater encounter.

Sound in Every Corner of the Room

One of the thrills of going to the movie theater is being immersed completely in surround sound, where every corner of the room whispers, booms, and creaks. The sounds of whirring helicopter blades, the chop of an ax on wood, the songs of birds–all this and more can be experienced with a good home surround sound system! And although there are a number of quality televisions on the market that offer excellent quality and sound, installing surround sound will bring a superior experience to your home theater as you enjoy the latest box office hits, the Superbowl, or your favorite prime time series! Do you want to kick back and take in some of your favorite tunes? A high-quality home audio system delivers your music 360 degrees, too.

You choose the room, find some comfortable seating, and pop the popcorn, then give us a call at Audio Video Solutions. For over eleven years, we have been providing sales, service, and installation of home theater products in the Denton, Texas and surrounding areas. We are committed to doing the job for our customers quickly, professionally, and their complete satisfaction! Be sure to check our website for current promotions!

Communications Network Installation

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More and more people and organizations are realizing that designing, installing, and configuring a cabled network system is key to create the right environment and technical capabilities. Rather than leaves these portions of a communication network to piecemeal installation, people are working with professional communications network solutions providers to provide the best service and comprehensive system.

Communications Network Installation

For example, many individuals are now installing surround sound audio systems in living or entertainment rooms. However, they also want to be able to make and receive phone calls in peace without the booming sound of the stereo in the background. A network designer could merge these two systems to quiet or mute the stereo when a phone call is active.  As long as they have the right cables, the right network, and technology, a number of features can be installed.

Designing and installing a communications network requires expertise.  has to think holistically about the cable installation, the Internet, audio devices, hardware and other goods to create the best system. Some people have several TVs or computers on the same wall, while others have many in the same home. Without thinking about the cable installation first, costs, construction and installation time could multiply exponentially. Instead, people must think about these issues as one ecosystem.

Audio Video Solutions has been serving the DFW area for over 10 years. We have successfully and professionally installed hundreds of communication networks for individuals in the region with outstanding customer service. For more information on infrastructure and network cabling, please contact us.

Mounting A TV Above The Fireplace

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Mounting A TV Above The Fireplace

The first thing you do when you move into a new house, start laying out your furniture! This is not always as easy as it seems, with difficult room shape or arrangement, or even small spaces with big furniture. The last thing you want to work into the arrangement is a clunky entertainment set for your tv. You know you want to mount your tv above the fireplace, you dream of how nice and clean that will look, not to mention no added furniture pieces, but the idea of actually mounting it becomes a nightmare.

Mounting Hassles

After knocking around on the wall, or using the stud finder that seems to beep all over or not at all, you find what you hope are studs to hold up your tv, and have that moment of victory. That is quickly overtaken, however, when one person has to hold the tv, getting heavier by the minute, but entirely too expensive to drop; the other person furiously trying to screw in and tighten the bolts but seeming to make little progress. While this sounds comical, it definitely isn’t when your arms are shaking, and you just want your tv mounted.

Benefits of A Mounted TV

Having your tv mounted above the fireplace changes the entire feel of a room, and elevates your design instantly. It allows the room not be overtaken by the tv, letting your personal style be the star instead. A mounted tv gives more space, optimal viewing angles, and protection for your investment. Mounting your tv is truly one of the best design decisions for your home you can make, and we can make that simple!

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Instead of rearranging your furniture to accommodate your tv, changing your design aesthetic for that outdated entertainment unit, or rearranging your body trying to mount it, achieve it all through us. Get all the benefits of your tv mounted on the wall without the hassle by contacting us today!

Get your surround sound now

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From extravagant home theaters to simple flat screen installations, the best movie experience starts with surround sound!

Get your surround sound now

Everyone wants to experience a movie at home as close to being in the theater as they can. Some people think that just means getting the largest screen, or the curved screen, or the newest 4K TV. While a larger screen may help you approximate the visual sensations of sitting in a theater it doesn’t really capture the whole immersive experience.

If you have a surround sound system, watching a movie on a smaller screen can improve the overall experience. Surround sound can put you in the middle of the action, and more convincingly, than just watching the movie. It makes it seem like the action is taking place all around you rather than just in front of you on a flat surface.

Audio Video Solutions have been in business for over 10 years, and we know how to create this immersive experience for you in your home, whether it is in your personal home theater or right in your living room. You can have the fantastic sensation of sitting in a theater while staying on your couch or, even better, feel like you are in the middle of the battle, or the ocean, or the love scene, or wherever your viewing choice takes you. Let us take you on this incredible voyage by simply installing your surround system.

You’ll be very pleased that you did!