A Home Network Installation Gives You the Connectivity You Need for Work, School, and Entertainment
Summer is slipping by, and the holidays are drawing closer and closer. With all the upcoming events on the calendar – Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s, and others – you need a robust home networking system to handle all the activities happening at home. You may wonder, “Why is a strong home network important? And how do I know if I need one?”
If you’re like most people, your home in Essex County, NJ, has multiple connected systems or Wi-Fi devices. The more technologies that depend on your modem and router, the greater your need for additional internet bandwidth and an expanded Wi-Fi signal. Discover how professional home network installation can improve how you live and use technology.
TAGS: Home Network | Home Networking
on Wednesday, 01 September 2021.
Posted in Network Installation Essex County, NJ , Network Installation
DIY Smart Homes Can’t Compare to Professionally Installed Systems
Gizmodo recently published an article by Andrew Liszewski titled ‘The Smart Home Isn’t Worth It.’ Liszewski writes that smart homes aren’t “worth all the effort” after making his house “barely smarter.” As a home automation company based in Red Bank, NJ, you’d think we’d strongly disagree with the article. But we actually see where Liszweski is coming from.
If you only use off-the-shelf DIY devices from Amazon and Best Buy, you’re not going to experience true home automation. The article complained about systems not cooperating with each other, but if you depend only on “smart” devices from Google, Amazon, Apple, and IKEA, you’re going to run into issues.
Nowhere in the article did it mention tried-and-true smart home solutions like Control4 or Lutron. And nowhere did it suggest partnering with a smart home company that knows how to do the job right. We don’t blame anyone for regretting their DIY smart home, but we’ll explain below why a professional system is the way to go.
TAGS: Control4 | Smart Home Automation | Smart Home Control
on Tuesday, 31 August 2021.
Posted in Smart Home Company - Red Bank, NJ , Smart Home Company
The Difference Between a Basic Alarm System and Robust Smart Home Security
In years past, alarms systems weren’t very smart. Sure, they thought they were. But they simply acted like a string attached to a few tin cans. When someone “tripped” over it, you’d be alerted with an obnoxious sound. Old systems had many problems: 1. They weren’t proactive, 2. They often sent false alerts, and 3. They could often be circumvented – just like stepping over the string!
Fortunately, in our high-tech world, we have smarter products that offer incredibly advanced security – with no strings attached! If you want to enjoy remote access to your security system, receive mobile and accurate alerts, see high-definition footage, and catch porch pirates in the act, then it’s time to upgrade to smart home security.
Keep reading to see why you need a smart security system at your home in Red Bank, NJ.
TAGS: Home Security System | Surveillance Cameras
on Wednesday, 18 August 2021.
Posted in Smart Home Security, Red Bank, NJ, Smart Home Security
What to Expect from Smart Home Living
If you’re moving into a new home with a built-in smart system, congrats! You’re setting off on a new life filled with comfort, convenience, and luxury.
Today, four in ten Americans say they’re interested in smart home living. And for a good reason! Automation systems like Control4 sync lighting, shading, entertainment, HVAC, and security into one easy-to-use platform.
But smart homes also require a little extra knowledge and preparation. You’ll want to get the most out of your smart system and be aware of what may need maintenance or upgrading. So, ask yourself the following questions before moving into your new Bergen County, NJ, home.
TAGS: Control4 | Smart Home Automation
on Tuesday, 10 August 2021.
Posted in Smart Home Bergen County, NJ , Smart Home
Enjoy the Sights & Sounds of an Amazing Audio-Video Setup in Your Outdoor Space
Do you enjoy spending time outside – chatting with friends on your patio, throwing the football with your kids in the yard, or wading in the pool when the weather is warm? When you have a luxury home, there are so many good reasons to make the most use of your exterior spaces. But to have a true outdoor experience at your Red Bank, NJ home, you need the best audio-video system to take the fun to the highest of heights.
Premier outdoor TVs and landscape speakers turn your patio, pool deck, and entire backyard into a desirable space for outdoor entertainment and enjoyment. Read our blog to learn how to revitalize your outdoor areas with the sights and sounds you love.
TAGS: Outdoor Audio | Outdoor Audio Video | Outdoor Video
on Tuesday, 20 July 2021.
Posted in Outdoor Entertainment, Red Bank, NJ, Outdoor Entertainment
How a Smart Lighting Design Can Enhance Your Home & Livelihood
For a better life, you need better home lighting!
That may sound like an exaggeration—but think about it. What do people supposedly see when they’re about to enter the heavenly gates? Light. What’s at the end of the tunnel? Light. And when life has got us down, what do we tell ourselves? The sun will come out tomorrow.
Humans need light to feel energized, happy, and productive. Yet, most of us spend a majority of our time indoors. If your New York home doesn’t have ample sunlight, you could be inadvertently hindering your wellbeing. Even if you have large windows, at night, you need atmospheric lighting to create a comfortable mood before bed.
When most houses are built, only the lighting layout is considered, as in, where lights will be installed. But a layout doesn’t address how it will look and feel to live under those lights. A lighting design with smart lighting control can help your home in New York, NY, achieve the perfect mood all day long.
TAGS: Lutron | Smart Lighting
on Monday, 12 July 2021.
Posted in Smart Lighting Control New York, NY , Smart Lighting Control
How User-Level Management Is Critical with Every Network Installation
Your smart home runs on advanced technologies. Each one is seamlessly integrated into your home automation system – from your computers and smartphone to the smart lighting, home security system, and the main interface that controls them all. But who watches the watchmen!? Behind every smart home system is the home network. If your home network isn’t completely secure, then your entire system could suffer.
Total Home Technologies employs a user-level management system from Cisco that safeguards your home’s network from hacks, data theft, and any other network security threat. Keep reading to see why user-level management is the right solution for your network installation in Manhattan, NY.
TAGS: Home Networking | Smart Home Automation
on Tuesday, 15 June 2021.
Posted in Network Installation, Manhattan, NY, Network Installation
Let Motorized Shades & Lighting Control Elevate Your Manhattan Home
In any interior, lighting is arguably one of the most important elements. If you’ve been in a basement apartment, you know how moody and stuffy it can feel in a dark space. But in an open, well-lit room, suddenly you feel ready to seize the day.
New York homes are not known for their abundant space, even if you live in a sizable penthouse or brownstone. You need to make the most of your Manhattan home with a lighting design that enhances both natural and artificial light.
How? With smart lighting control by Control4 and motorized shades that are synched to one smart system. If you’re curious about lighting control in Manhattan, learn how it works and discover your options below.
TAGS: Control4 | Motorized Window Treatments | Smart Lighting
on Friday, 28 May 2021.
Posted in Motorized Shades Manhattan, NY, Motorized Shades
Manage All the Connected Tech in Your Home via Touchpad, Smartphone, or Voice Command
What does smart-home living look like? It means having complete one-touch command of your lighting, motorized shades, audio-video systems, home security, and much more. Forget about manual control! Instead, all your smart home technologies are seamlessly integrated with a robust home automation system like Control4 – giving you convenient remote access to everything in your home.
Still, it gets even better! Smart home automation has improved dramatically over the years with the expansion of Wi-Fi. Now, you aren’t limited only to a wall touchpad. Today’s systems can be controlled via a wireless smart home tablet, a smartphone app, or voice command. Keep reading to discover the benefits of using all three at your home in Red Bank, NJ.
TAGS: Smart Home Automation | Smart Home Control
on Tuesday, 04 May 2021.
Posted in Smart Home Technologies, Red Bank, NJ, Smart Home Technologies
Approach Your Home Theater Design as a System, Not Separate Parts
The reason some folks let dust collect in their home theaters isn’t that they don’t love the room. It’s that their home theater wasn’t designed as an easy-to-use system. When you’re in the mood for a movie, it can be a hassle to turn on the projector, figure out how to connect to cable or streaming, then adjust the volume, lights, and room temperature.
That can take a lot of preparation. And when you’re feeling lazy, you might rather turn on the living room TV or pull up Netflix on the laptop (the horror!).
But with a system-based home theater, you’ll activate the entire room with one tap of a button or voice command. Below, we explain why it’s important to focus on the system rather than the individual parts of your home theater design. Read on to learn more for your New York, NY home.
TAGS: Home Theater | Smart Home Automation
on Friday, 30 April 2021.
Posted in Home Theater Design, New York, NY, Home Theater Design