Integrated speakers will help your backyard time last

Daylight saving time is here, and that means you're going to be spending a little more time in the backyard in the coming months. Now that the sun doesn't go down until after seven, you'll want to entertain and get the most out of the Fort Smith, AR, landscape: That makes now one of the best times to invest in an outdoor audio system. You can ensure your outdoor entertainment leads to a fun nighttime experience when you have easy controls and superior sound quality. Want to learn more? Keep reading.

A leader in “smart” security can simplify your home safety

Technology develops so rapidly that it can seem daunting to add a new system to your Rogers, AR property. After all, how do you know what will last for years, and what will be obsolete by next March? The simple solution is to consult a home technology expert. And one of the most commonly asked for advice is about home security system technology. What makes one system better than others? In this blog, we’ll show you. Keep reading for more.

How Organized Wiring Sets Up a Successful Smart Home

Point-to-point wiring is all too common, even in some smart home and office installations today. This setup risks being unable to carry the heavy data load in high-bandwidth applications, but transmitting bandwidth is paramount to a successful integrated home. 

In case you haven’t already guessed, we recommend structured cabling to not only solve this issue but also clean up unsightly wires and support future updates to your smart home. In this blog, we’ll compare point-to-point wiring with structured cabling and share some insights regarding why we highly suggest structured cabling and how AV Design Consultants can help you implement it in your Fort Smith, AR, home. 

Learn More About Lutron Serena and Triathlon Window Treatments!

If you’ve kept up with our blog for long, you know AV Design Consultants loves showing customers that motorized shades do more than most people give them credit for. Most people know that they raise and lower and sometimes block sunlight, but it might surprise them to learn that they can save clients substantially in energy bills, top off a room’s design, eliminate glare from screens and more.

While we’ve described their benefits at length, maybe you’ve moved past that stage. You’ve seen how Lutron works in stores or through our video tutorials and know that it’s the right solution for your Fort Smith, AR home’s lighting and shading needs. If this describes you, we venture to guess that you want to explore more details about popular offerings and assess their pros and cons. Today, we’ll discuss two popular Lutron shading options - Serena and Triathlon. Curious? Let’s dive in.