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.

Motorized shades are absolutely the future of luxury window treatments, but you might be left wondering how they'll make a significant difference in your Bergen County, NJ, home. Motorized blinds pack quite a bit of convenience into one relatively simple interior upgrade. 

The team at Total Home Technologies is happy to share with you the comfort that comes with the installation of automated window treatments and how they can make a difference in the way you live. If you're ready to check one of your daily tasks off your to-do list forever, keep reading to find out more! 

If you've noticed slower streaming speeds when watching your favorite shows or find your voice commands operating with a delayed response, then it’s time to consider upgrading your home Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi 6 is the latest wireless iteration that’s available on the market today. Initially introduced in 2018, it has taken some time to popularize. Now that it's widely compatible with today's routers, smart home devices, and more, it’s time to reassess your current home Wi-Fi setup and determine if it’s time to upgrade.

There are many benefits to Wi-Fi 6, the most impressive being its ability to handle significantly more connected devices simultaneously. Continue reading to learn more about the benefits of Wi-Fi 6 and how upgrading your network could improve device performance in your Manhattan, NY, residence.

No one wants to live in a poorly lit space. That’s why lighting is so important. Spending time in a dark, gloomy room can affect your mood, productivity, and the overall ambiance of the space. But a well-designed lighting plan lifts your spirits and improves the level of comfort your home offers.

What makes a smart lighting system better than traditional lighting? First, if it’s part of a smart home control system, it’s much easier to control. In addition, smart lighting design can completely transform how you experience your home. Every single part of the system works to elevate and enhance your Red Bank, NJ home’s design and your daily life. Discover how each component works together to create beautiful home lighting.

Lutron is the leading brand in both lighting control and motorized shades. Their products, ranging from tunable lights to automated window treatments, add a touch of luxury to smart homes throughout Manhattan, NY. At Total Home Technologies, we partner with Lutron to bring our clients in New York the latest products and technologies available. 

Depending on your needs and budget, Lutron shades can be wired or wireless and fully integrated and automated for optimal performance. But which type of shades are right for your home? To get a better idea about your options, here is a brief review of Lutron’s top-selling smart shades.

If you want a state-of-the-art movie night experience at home, it starts with planning the best home theater installation possible. This installation includes some of the industry’s most advanced audio-video equipment and technology controls, which you can explore with our Total Home Technologies team. We are your local experts for all-things home theater and are ready to support your New York, NY, home technology projects.

Keep reading for excellent home theater installation tips and ways to make the most magical home cinema experiences.

Residential lighting design is something homeowners can take for granted until they are left in the dark. Unfortunately, this happens more often than we'd like to see. The typical correction? A strategically placed lamp. 

These pockets of darkness can happen because your home is unique to you and your lifestyle; no builder can guess how you may ultimately use a space, so their lighting solutions are often generic and leave darkened areas throughout a residence. This setup will work fine for most homeowners, but why settle when you could have perfection?

As you consider an update to your home's lighting design, or if you are building a new home in the Manhattan, NY, area, ask yourself these questions to discover the lighting enhancements that could add value to your daily living.