This month marks the end of an era as the last ever VCR is manufactured and all your old VHS tapes officially become obsolete. Worry not, there’s good news: Soundworks is here with summer’s hottest deals in home technology to help you stay cool, connected and entertained to beat the heat and avoid the rain!
Stumped for the perfect father’s day gift? Our Soundworks gift guide is your inspiration for audiophiles, movie lovers, early adopters, gadget collectors and sports fans! They say a man’s home is his castle, and we’re stepping outside the walls to bring some high quality technology for outdoor entertaining and solutions!
School is back in session! Getting back into a routine can be hard for kids (and parents!) after a laid back summer, but an automated home makes your life easier and the transition back to school smoother.
Daylight savings is less than two months away, but there’s still plenty of time for outdoor entertaining! Don’t settle for grilling in the dark when right lights can keep your BBQ fired up until Halloween. The days may be getting shorter, but the right technology can make your transition from day to night (and summer to fall) seamless.
Bit of a worrywart or paranoid in your own home? Have no fear, Soundworks is here! Soundworks can give you the peace of mind you need by installing closed circuit cameras inside and outside your home. Technology has drastically improved allowing you to not only record but zoom and reposition your cameras. Soundworks can install cameras and set up live feeds that can be viewed remotely through an Internet connection. These cameras even allow you to take digital snapshots of your recorded footage.
As a parent, you always want to protect your family, and with the installation of closed circuit cameras you are able to do so. Soundworks’ smart home technology allows you to monitor your baby sleeping or check to make sure your rebellious teenager is home safe. Plus, you won’t have to worry about an outside intruder with the surveillance these cameras provide.
To enjoy more peace of mind, contact Soundworks for more information or a consultation.
Home automation isn’t just for controlling your TV or sound system – it gives you the feeling of being secure from anywhere in the world. Keeping your home safe while on vacation used to be a juggling act – deciding whether to keep the lights on or off, worrying about keeping the blinds open or closed and triple checking every lock on every door before you leave.
Having a security system integrated into a smart home makes life so much easier. With a Soundworks designed and installed home automation system by Savant you can control the lights in your home, adjust your shades, control your HVAC system, be notified of unusual movement in the house, play footage from surveillance cameras remotely anywhere in the world, and be 100% sure that the front door is locked. After all; isn’t vacation about relaxing?
When you go on vacation, making sure your home looks occupied is a big worry. With a smart home system you can control lights located in different parts of your home from your smartphone or tablet. You can even set a lighting schedule before going away to be sure you are worry free
Home security technology has advanced so far that checking in on the house is easier than ever. You now have the ability to record, zoom, and reposition your cameras, get notified of movement in your home, and take snapshots of recorded footage – as well as the ability to go back through the recorded logs to make sure everything is as it should be at home – while you sip a Mai Tai poolside.
You no longer have to fret about whether you remembered to lock the back door – fully automated homes will give you control over locking and unlocking doors remotely and can be set up to send you an alert about a door being unlocked. Forgot to turn your TV off, close the shades or adjust the pool heater or pump? No sweat! Control any of this from anywhere in the world from the touch of your phone or tablet.
It’s a well-known fact that when selling your home, making upgrades to specific areas such as the kitchen and bathrooms are among the most effective ways to profiting the most from the sale.
Along with these more “traditional” upgrades, however, homeowners should also consider adding certain technology updates to their homes to make them more tech-savvy and appealing to buyers. President of Soundworks Inc. Lou Gordon advises on his top tips for bringing your home into the 21st century and making it more attractive to potential buyers.
Automated Lighting. A little change in lighting can go a long way when it comes to selling your home. Not only does automated lighting improve home security by means of random timing systems and higher level of visibility, it also decreases energy consumption (and therefore the electric bill) by automatically shutting off when not in use.
Mood Lighting. The right lighting can tremendously improve and enhance a home environment, and even provoke specific moods! For example, bright lighting in an area such as the family room sets a cheerful and casual tone, while softer lighting in an area such as the master bedroom set the tone for relaxation and restfulness.
