Innovative home technology has moved far beyond smart light bulbs, thermostats, and doorbells. Today’s designs combine fingertip control of entertainment, security, lighting, and energy with stylish architecture and décor. The projects highlighted here are more than visually stunning. They show how A/V specialists, architects, builders, and designers can work together to create automated solutions for every setting.

Penthouse Perspective

DESCRIPTION

Working parents needed a highly connected smart home to accommodate their family’s busy lifestyle. As a result, their Control4 system integrates security, entertainment, lighting, and HVAC. Highlights include a flatscreen that lifts from the foot of the bed. An advanced entertainment solution, which features multiple zones. Privacy and lighting control that open and close shades. And remote capabilities so the client can manage their home and other properties from their iPhone.

Brilliant Back Bay Brownstone

DESCRIPTION

This family needed a functional home base to accomplish several goals. First, they wanted a built-in system to connect and automate their electronics. And second, the capability to effortlessly track and manage their other properties. As a result, AVD installed a robust Creston system in their five-story house. This solution could be controlled on or off-site through touchpads and mobile devices. The entire system integrated a comprehensive list of electronics to make it a dream living space.

Cape Cod Cinematheque

DESCRIPTION

When you’re passionate about film, sports, and gaming, you need a top-of-the-line theater experience. Therefore, AVD designed this home theater to surpasses any local cinema by doing the following. They installed a Sony laser projector and 149″ Stewart ultra-matte projection screen. And they integrated lighting elements such as ceilings that change color and step illumination to mimic the ambiance of a theater. In addition, AVd went with highly comfortable seating for 16 that eliminates sound vibration.

Are you looking to automate your entire home? Do you want to manage your house from anywhere? Below, we feature some of the best whole-house automation systems for luxury living. Each of these brands offers premier solutions and quality support.

Control 4

WEBSITE

www.control4.com

REVIEW

Control4 is one of the top home automation systems. Their solutions allow homeowners to automate and control their lighting, audio, video, climate control, intercom, and security. Smart Home OS 3 is Control4’s award-winning operating system that unifies thousands of third-party products. By installing their system, you will have the ability to control everything from your digital devices. Any authorized dealer can configure and customize Control4 in your home.

Crestron

WEBSITE

www.crestron.com

Anthem

WEBSITE

https://www.anthemav.com/

REVIEW

Anthem is a premium brand that delivers the highest quality home audio products in the industry. There’s a reason why the brand is known as a power performer. It’s because the full-integrated systems create the ultimate audio experience in your home. Anthem offers three series of receivers: MRX, AVM, and MCA GEN 2.

If you are looking for a high-end audio system, then Anthem is a great brand to consider. They offer everything you need. Available products include processors, receivers, integrated amplifiers, distribution solutions, and more.

McIntosh

WEBSITE

https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/

Overview

You arrive home at dusk, and the exterior is perfectly lit. The garage door opens with a simple voice command, and the security system automatically disarms. After dinner, you dim the lighting and play your favorite music to unwind through your smartphone. By adding smart technologies to your house, you can achieve a more comfortable and fluid living style.

Technology is everywhere. It’s hard to imagine our lives not involving it. Between our phones, cars, offices, and homes, technology can enhance our living by bringing us closer to information, entertainment, and each other. 

It is often that our home technologies are not synchronized or work together. Luckily it t doesn’t have to be that way. Instead, you could use smart home technology to automate your life.