One of our primary roles as technology professionals is to keep our clients up to date on the latest smart home services available to them. The smart home industry is always evolving, and we want to make sure you always have access to the latest and greatest for your Portland, OR home. It is why we're so excited to tell you about the newest offering from Control4: The Neeo remote.

Explicitly optimized to work with Control4’s new OS 3 platform, the remote offers a comfortable, sleek and seamless experience. If you already have a Control4 system in place, it takes just a few minutes to connect the remote. Want to learn more? Encore Audio Video is one of the few certified showrooms in the country showcasing this brand-new control solution.

If you’re reading this blog, chances are you have a home automation system already, or you’re interested in installing one. But as the number of smart devices in our homes grows, the importance of a reliable control system grows right along with it.

That’s why you need a Control4 system to wrangle your disparate systems. Control4 is an industry leader in creating powerful, comprehensive, easy-to-use home control systems. A Control4 dealer like Encore Audio Video can set up one of these systems for you. Here’s why a Control4 system is the ideal solution for residents in Oregon’s Portland region.

Many smart devices are revolutionizing home technology, from lightbulbs that switch to your desired settings with a tap on your smarphone to wireless speakers that play music anywhere in the house. Getting a hold of all of these brand-new features is tempting for homeowners in Camas, WA, but are they the best choice?

Did you know there’s a big difference between smart devices and total home automation? Devices on their own may come with some benefits, but it’s when you bring them all together that you genuinely transform your lifestyle.

Seamlessly manage your devices and get them working together to simplify your daily routines, boost your home's security, and become a better host. As you read this blog, you'll learn why a total home automation system is the best way to embrace the latest smart technology.

Each year as summer ends, we have one thing to give us solace: the return of the NFL and college football seasons. Do you want to upgrade your media room for football season but don’t know where to start? No upgrade will have a more significant impact than embracing 4K video resolution.

Although not all college and pro games will be available in 4K, even standard HD resolution is upscaled for better quality using 4K technology. Having the right equipment in your Portland, OR, home will make all the difference, which is why this blog highlights the top 4K TVs, projectors and receivers. You’ll enjoy crisp, vibrant images that will make you wonder how you made it so long settling for high definition.