A custom home theater is the pinnacle of home entertainment. They can provide a cinematic watching experience that rivals even the most advanced public movie theaters. You might think a home theater is made up of only audio and video solutions, and while those are important, you can integrate many smart technologies into your theater. Other smart solutions help provide a truly luxurious watching experience. Here are five smart technologies you should consider including in your home theater installation in Oswego, WA.

Do you wonder what it’s like to live in an automated home? Are you hesitating to bring smart home technology into your new build or upgrade your current residence due to past experiences with unreliable technology?

That’s where Control4 and Encore Audio Video come in. Our smart homes are customized to your specific needs, integrating all your smart devices and systems under one reliable platform that’s easy to use. 

Let's explore the creation of a Portland, WA, smart home.

As smart technology expands, many people integrate connected devices into their homes. Some popular smart items include locks, video doorbells, light bulbs, and thermostats. As they experience the ease and convenience one product offers, they expand their home’s “smart” circle. In the process, they also end up with separate apps that control each device, a setup that can lead to frustration. 

A whole-home automation system brings the many disjointed devices together. All your smart systems and devices are now controlled from one user-friendly platform. This level of integration also allows your smart devices to communicate with each other, creating a smart home that’s genuinely “smart.”

Let’s explore what these systems offer and how they enhance the lives of homeowners in Oswego, WA. 

We have a lot of good things to celebrate in our society. People are living longer, enjoying better health, and improving their lives, thanks to advanced technology. In addition, there’s some good news for our local area. Compared to 2021, the number of violent crimes in Portland in the first half of 2022 declined. Unfortunately, the bad news is that the number of local robberies rose dramatically, according to the Business Journal.

However, you can protect your home and family in Portland, WA, with today’s smart home security systems. In fact, homes without a security system are 300% less likely to be the target of burglars.

Let's explore what today's integrated intelligent security systems offer.