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How to Buy a TV: Top Five Considerations (2023 Edition)

'Tis the season! What better time to upgrade your television set? As a smart home systems designer and Control4 authorized gold dealer, we’ve identified the top five considerations to inform your future purchase: COST Let’s start with your budget. We’re going to be honest with you — an 85" TV can range in cost from [...]

2024-01-28T18:37:30+00:00Comments Off on How to Buy a TV: Top Five Considerations (2023 Edition)

Watermill, NY, Smart Home Upgrade

Any smart home worth its salt needs upgrades from time to time. At our Water Mill client’s stunning 7,000-square-foot, 8-bedroom, 9.5-bath residence, we created a smart home that is the ultimate in comfort and convenience. The home was newly constructed in 2015, and we started the home automation work from the ground up, laying down [...]

2023-05-15T16:57:15+00:00Comments Off on Watermill, NY, Smart Home Upgrade

Victor’s Christmas Wish List

All I want for Christmas is…top-of-the-line technology! We asked members of Team Premiere what’s on their wish list. Fifth up: AV Installer Victor Ribadeneira. He'd like to have Lutron lighting controls for the whole home, controlled by voice. Pictured here: Our Sagaponack client's Control4 TS3 TOUCHSCREEN panel with smart lighting options displayed on the screen. [...]

2022-12-17T21:26:38+00:00Comments Off on Victor’s Christmas Wish List

Jorge’s Christmas Wish List

All I want for Christmas is…top-of-the-line technology! We asked members of Team Premiere what’s on their wish list. Fourth up: Audio Video Installer Jorge Saquipulla. On his list: Sony 65 inch tv with a 5.1 surround sound system for the living room Control4 smart lighting for the whole home Luma surveillance system Pictured here via [...]

2022-12-15T15:34:57+00:00Comments Off on Jorge’s Christmas Wish List

Jennifer’s Christmas Wish List

All I want for Christmas is…top-of-the-line technology! We asked members of Team Premiere what’s on their wish list. Third up: Content Director Jennifer Mirsky. “We inherited in-wall speakers but have no idea how they operate! To simplify coming and going, I really like the idea of an all-on/all-off switch for the entryway and kitchen lights.” [...]

2022-12-14T15:01:55+00:00Comments Off on Jennifer’s Christmas Wish List

Ashley’s Christmas Wish List

All I want for Christmas is…top-of-the-line technology! We asked members of Team Premiere what’s on their wish list. Second up: Operations Manager Ashley Bancroft: “I’d like to install a lighting control system and buy a TONECASE TCFIT-U FOR SONOS. (This is a mounting system that attaches any Sonos soundbar directly to the TV, while concealing [...]

2022-12-13T14:36:32+00:00Comments Off on Ashley’s Christmas Wish List

All I Want for Christmas Is…

All I want for Christmas is…top-of-the-line technology! We asked members of Team Premiere what’s on *their* wish list. First up: President and Founder Rex Aguirre: Upgrading the 65” living room TV to a Sony BRAVIA XR A80K 4K HDR OLED TV with smart Google TV  (pictured) Adding a Leon Speakers Tonecase FIT Universal custom-width grille [...]

2022-12-10T16:11:02+00:00Comments Off on All I Want for Christmas Is…

The Brains of the Operation

Step behind the curtain to see how we transformed the brains of the operation — otherwise known as the equipment rack — from "spaghetti" to neatly coiled wires to a streamlined equipment rack affixed to the wall of the garage. Darien CT smart home project is a wrap! https://youtube.com/shorts/8VVz9s41bJc?feature=share

2022-12-05T16:39:03+00:00Comments Off on The Brains of the Operation

The Best Tech Gifts for the Holidays

Looking for the perfect holiday tech gift? We’ve got you covered. Some suggestions are timely. The rest are EVERGREEN!   Smart Christmas Tree or Smart Outdoor Holiday Lights How it works: Using Control4’s wireless plug-in outlet switches, we’ll program your string lights to turn on and off on a set schedule. Costs: Control4’s wireless plug-in [...]

2022-11-28T23:07:40+00:00Comments Off on The Best Tech Gifts for the Holidays

Shop Our Closet!

Sonos SL speakers ($159 each until November 28th. Previously $199 each.) Sonos ports — Network Audio Streamer ($449 each) Sonos Arc Soundbar ($719 until November 28th. Previously $899.) Ava remotes ($1,299 each) We can also order you the TV of your choice (same day or next day). Check out our tips for buying your dream [...]

2022-11-23T18:33:45+00:00Comments Off on Shop Our Closet!
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