A home’s lighting impacts more than the aesthetics and functionality of each room it holds; lighting, good and bad, can influence moods and emotions. Your home should be an oasis from the high-octane pulse of Manhattan, NY, and lighting is crucial to cultivating that space.

A professional lighting design is what you need to accomplish that. Want to learn more about our lighting services and what they entail? Keep reading.

You can transform any space into an immersive cinema with the right home theater design and equipment. While a lot of focus may go to the projector or TV, in this article, we want to focus on the most crucial part of your theater: sound. Visuals are undeniably important, but the sound makes you lean in and engage with your favorite movies, TV shows, and video games. 

It’s that creak in the hallway or the whisper in your ear that gives you goosebumps and truly lets you escape reality. So how can you get truly immersive, detail-rich sound in your New York, NY, home that exceeds that of a commercial movie theater? We offer our top tips below for how to build the theater of your dreams.

According to Statista, it’s estimated that over 68% of homes in the U.S. will have smart devices by 2027. That’s a remarkable statistic considering this technology started growing in popularity only about 20 years ago. And, as with all new technologies, problems emerged.

The more smart home devices, the more problems. While some devices communicate with each other, most users require several apps to achieve their ideal settings. Soon, managing their lighting, shades, thermostat, door locks, security cameras, and speakers can be more of a headache than it's worth. 

That’s why Matter was developed. It’s an interoperability protocol designed to reduce the headaches caused by the lack of communication between smart home devices. Theoretically, it enables individual connected devices to work together, no matter the manufacturer. 

Again, as with most new technology, the promise of ease is overrated.

Are you worn out after hassling with your heavy traditional curtains whenever you want to stop a glare or get some privacy? If so, it’s time to upgrade to motorized window treatments from Lutron. Not only do they offer the convenience of remote-control operation, but they also provide a variety of other benefits that traditional shades simply can’t match.

Continue reading to compare motorized shades to traditional curtains and see why Lutron’s motorized window treatments are the best choice for your New York, NY, home.

Are you looking to include all the latest technologies in your smart home in Manhattan, NY? If so, you should take a hard look into a professional network installation or risk ending up with a poorly connected and underperforming home. If that sounds like a lot of work, you have nothing to worry about. Our team of expert technology integrators at Total Home Technologies is here to help!

To learn more about what we can do, let’s explore how a professionally installed network elevates the performance of smart devices in any luxury home.

As a Control4 dealer, we have had the privilege of helping homeowners transform their living spaces and lifestyles using smart technology. Control4 is a leading provider of home automation solutions, with products that allow you to control your home's lighting, temperature, security, and more, all from one convenient remote or smart app.

Did you know that a smart home can benefit your overall health and well-being? It’s true! Continue reading to learn how this Control4 dealer can help you improve living in New York, NY.

Smart home technology continues to evolve, giving homeowners access to some of the most advanced home solutions available, from lighting control to motorized shades and whole-home audio. If you want to upgrade or enhance your existing integrations, Total Home Technologies can help!

Working with a smart home automation company can make all the difference when creating a smart home that works for you. Keep reading to explore the perks of utilizing a team of professionals to design, install, and maintain your Manhattan, NY, home automation system. 

Did you know the color of your home’s lighting can impact your daily mood and focus? It’s true! Every light bulb has a color temperature, whether bright white, yellow-white, blue-white, orange-white, etc. and that color can make a difference in daily wellness. In this blog, we’ll explore three ways to use tunable LED lights in your Manhattan, NY, home’s lighting design to enhance your daily living.

Behind every smart home in Manhattan, NY, there is an automation system integrating dozens of devices into an efficient, cohesive whole. But not every smart home is created, nor automated, equal. In many cases, some technology systems barely work, most likely as a result of the substandard installation and integration of their smart devices. 

At Total Home Technologies, we live and breathe smart home automation! 

In this article, we will explore how the integration of all your smart devices is behind the successful automation of your new smart home.

How do you define outdoor entertainment? Is it as simple as a TV, kitchen, and seating area outside, or is it an all-encompassing outdoor entertainment environment that includes lights, sound, and security? 

No matter what you include in your Red Bank, NJ, outdoor entertainment area, there are benefits to gain from streamlined management through a smart home control system such as Savant or Control4. 

Continue reading to learn about four ways smart home controls can help to simplify your outdoor entertainment setup.