It’s time to drop the remotes and pick up THE remote. That’s the message from Encore Audio Video’s Jeff Grove and Clark von Trotha on a recent podcast episode of Northwest Business radio show.

In this podcast, Grove and von Trotha discuss how home automation with centralized control is an excellent solution for homeowners in Portland, OR, who want to use their technology but have difficulty navigating multiple remotes and other control devices for audio/video equipment.

Keep reading to learn more from their discussion and then listen to the podcast episode for yourself!

If you’re looking for new ways to spend more time outside, consider adding an outdoor sound system to your backyard or patio area. Music boosts the ambiance of any outdoor venture in Lake Oswego, OR, whether you’re flying solo by the pool or enjoying a backyard barbeque with the family.

At Encore Audio Video, we recommend evenly distributed speakers to ensure stellar sound quality throughout your outdoor area. Keep reading to learn the top 3 benefits of wide dispersion and how we can help you design a system to fit your space.  

By now, those of us working from home in Portland, OR, have started learning the pros and cons of remote work. While it’s enjoyable to spend less time commuting and more time with the kids in the evenings, working from home comes with a whole new set of challenges that you probably haven’t faced while working in an office.

Home networking is a significant pain point for teleworkers. Slow, weak or unreliable internet connection can cause considerable stress due to lagging video conferences and slow document uploads. But with the right network, your home office can become a less stressful and more productive space. Keep reading to learn how!

With summer right around the corner, Encore Audio Video’s Jeff Grove and Clark von Trotha hit the airwaves on the Northwest Business radio show to talk about how to design amazing outdoor entertainment in Portland, OR.

Keep reading to hear what Grove and von Trotha had to say about speaker placement, TV choices and why you should consider having your outdoor system professionally installed. You can (and should) also listen to the podcast yourself by clicking the link below.