Catch Up on the Latest Trends and Tips for Your Home Automation System 

At Sound & Theater, our team is all about providing homeowners throughout the Buffalo area with best-in-class home technology solutions.

Of course, technologies are rapidly improving on an annual basis – and that means our team consistently needs to stay ahead of the curve to continue offering you modern, innovative and effective solutions.

Every year, our team attends the CEDIA Expo – the largest trade show in the country for custom technology integrators. Earlier in September, our team flew out to San Diego for this year’s show.

And we want to keep you up-to-date with everything that we observed at this year’s event.

In this blog, we’ll explore our favorite takeaways from the 2018 CEDIA Expo so you can make the most of the home automation system or entertainment setup at your house in the Amherst area or beyond.

Explore Our Commercial Audio Visual Installation Solutions 

Are you ready for some football? If your bar or eatery is using outdated A/V, probably not.

Whether your customers are cheering on the Bills or any other team in the league to another win, they want to do it while watching the action on the biggest, brightest, and sharpest video displays available.

So how can your business in the Williamsville area benefit from the latest A/V technology – while keeping customers ordering food and drinks for the entirety of gameday? With a commercial audio visual installation upgrade.

Keep reading below to find out more.

And What it Means for Your Home Audio Video System… 

If you’re a fan of home audio video, you’re probably familiar with Sonos – one of the top manufacturers of wireless audio gear in the world.

In fact, Sonos’ ubiquity has been a driving force in the cultural adoption of “smart” technology. It’s a system that works well enough on its own but can also integrate with high-end smart home systems like Control4.

But some homeowners have avoided the switch to wireless audio, unwilling to replace their performance speakers with Sonos’ Play series of bookshelf units.

Now the company is looking to change that with the release of the Sonos Amp, designed to connect your existing speakers to a Sonos ecosystem. Here, we’ve got the latest news on what that means for your property in the Amherst, New York area. Just keep reading for more.

They’ve Got Some New Displays for Your Home Theater System, Too 

In just a few days, the 2018 CEDIA Expo launches, showcasing some of the latest and greatest technology that will be transforming your home in the Clarence, New York area in the months ahead.

Of the hundreds of new products making a splash this year, Sony might have us the most excited. Not only have they recently released a new line of OLED displays that look incredible, but they’re also promising game-changing projectors for your home theater system.

Below, we’ll give you the scoop on what’s to come in September. Just keep reading for more.

FAQ About Upgrading with Smart Technology  

Whether you’re building a new home or upgrading the house your children grew up in, you’ve probably considered adding a home automation system to your property in the Amherst area.

That’s a great idea! Smart technology helps simplify your lifestyle, adding convenience, safety, and style to all your spaces.

But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have questions. In fact, we get them all the time.

Here, we’re going to answer five of your most common questions about home automation. Just keep reading for more.

Get the Most out of Your Commercial Audio Visual Installations 

New York’s businesses run on the internet.

That’s not an overstatement, nor a particularly bold one. If your company in the Orchard Park area isn’t online, you’re probably falling behind on most of your verticals.

And we’re not just talking about emails. In many contemporary offices, all kinds of components are connected to a network, from your computers to your commercial audio visual installations.

In this blog, we’ll illustrate the necessity of implementing a strong network, and how you can get the most out of your AV through one.

Soak up the Rays by the Pool with AV Distribution 

Summer is the perfect time to get a tan and enjoy a little fresh Orchard Park air in your backyard or by the pool.

Or at least it used to be – thanks to TV off season. You weren’t missing anything when you spent a night out barbecuing.

But today – the era of peak TV and awesome movies and music you can stream directly to your home – you may not find the time to get out and enjoy your outdoor spaces the way you used to.

That is, unless you bring that epic home audio video with you! In this blog, we’ll show you how you can stream your favorite movies and TV to your outdoor spaces in full 4K UHD! Keep reading to learn more.

UltraHD, 4K, and How to Build the Ultimate Home Theater System 

Have you ever noticed there’s a different quality to the images you see when you go out to the movies and the ones you enjoy at home?

It’s not surprising: for years commercial theaters remained superior to home theater systems. From VHS, to DVD, and even Blu-ray, homeowners couldn’t achieve the same image quality they enjoyed outside their property.

Now, thanks to 4K Ultra HD, you can enjoy the sharpest images ever available in consumer-grade products in the comfort of home in Buffalo and throughout Western New York. But getting there is a little more complicated than plugging in a new device.

Here, we’ll show you how you can get the most out of your system. Keep reading to learn more.

Lower Your Office’s Energy-Consumption Rates In Time for the Summer 

At Sound & Theater, we continually are working with local businesses here in Buffalo and all of Western New York to improve their office operations through technology.

One of the best ways to achieve that is through a customized automation solution.

With all of your technologies integrated into one system, you experience a variety of benefits – including added convenience as you control several devices from one easy-to-maneuver interface.

Another crucial benefit of a custom technology solution is increased energy-efficiency, especially within an integrated boardroom solution.

Below, we explore the technologies in our custom conference room automation solutions that can help your business lower its energy consumption – just in time for the summer.

Find Out Which Technologies Can Distinguish Your Dining Establishment 

As a restaurant or bar owner, you always are looking to deliver a world-class experience to your customers.

Not only do you want to impress with your food and beverages, but you also might want to emphasize a top-of-the-line customer experience.

A commercial audio-visual installation from our Williamsville-based team at Sound & Theater can help.

In this post, we share the audio-video technologies you can feature in your Buffalo-area restaurant or bar that are sure to enhance the customer experience.

Enjoy a Custom Outdoor Entertainment Solution For Your Property 

Have you ever thought about being able to watch TV while lounging in the sun or listening to speakers throughout your backyard play music while you and your family spend time by the pool?

With summer quickly approaching here in New York, now is the perfect time to make that vision a reality.

In this post, we explore how you can bring home audio video technology outside this summer with a custom outdoor entertainment solution. Our AV services are available to homes in Clarence and throughout all of Western New York.

What You Need to Know About a Home Automation System. 

Building a brand-new home is an opportunity to start fresh.

With a clean slate, you can provide your family with a house designed to your preferences – you can customize the features you want to include, from amenities to interior design and more.

As you prepare for your home construction project, it’s also an opportunity to integrate technology into your new residence.

And if you ever have been interested in a home automation system, it’s the perfect time to add this technology to your property.

Want to learn more about our home automation installations? Our services are available in Orchard Park and all parts of Western New York.

Find Out The Benefits of Automating Your Workspace 

As a business owner, you always are looking for ways to improve your company. We at Sound & Theater know first-hand how challenging maintaining a business can be.

That’s why when it comes to your workspace, it’s essential that you optimize your space for the success of not only your overall business but also your employees.

If you are ready to make your next office upgrade, consider a commercial automation solution for your Amherst, New York-area workplace.

How can building or office automation improve your workspace environment? We explain below.

Explore the Benefits of Adding A/V Technology to Your Business 

At Sound & Theater, we often work with commercial clients looking to enhance their business – whether it’s refining internal operations or improving the customer experience.

The latter is especially important if you’re a bar owner. Without delivering a positive customer experience, your business will suffer.

That’s why we recommend commercial audio visual installations for bars in Clarence, New York and throughout the greater Buffalo area.

How can a brand-new A/V system enhance your business? Keep reading to find out.

Find Out How You Can Benefit From An Intelligent Lighting Solution

Plenty goes into building a custom lighting solution.

At Sound & Theater, we’re always creating automation and control systems personalized to our clients’ needs.

Our smart lighting systems are no different.

If you’ve ever wondered what goes into an intelligent lighting solution, this is the blog for you.

Below, we explore three of the best components of our lighting control and automation systems that our clients in the Clarence, NY area love.

Just keep reading to find out more.

Find Out The Benefits of Controlling Your Home From Anywhere 

Winter is well underway in Ellicottville, New York, and that means there’s no better time to enjoy the slopes at Holiday Valley than now.

But the spring and summer months are approaching quickly, and that means you might soon be away from your vacation home – perhaps for months at a time.

How can you ensure your property remains safe – whether you’re still in Ellicottville or perhaps hundreds of miles away?

We recommend obtaining remote access to your home automation system.

How exactly can remote access not only benefit you but also your property? Keep reading to find out!

Explore Some of the Growing Trends in Smart Home Technology 

Just as quickly as CES 2018 arrived, the annual convention of consumer electronics has ended.

Manufacturers and consumers from around the world converged in Las Vegas for four days from Jan. 9-12, reveling in the newest and most significant technologies.

So, what did Sound & Theater learn from this year’s show?

What are the most notable emerging home automation system trends we’re noticing for this year for Buffalo, NY residents?

Below, we’ll explore our takeaways from CES 2018. Simply keep reading to find out more.

Explore the Wintertime Benefits of Custom Lighting Control 

Winter in Williamsville, New York is well underway, and we at Sound & Theater regrettably know the cold temperatures and snowy weather won’t be going away anytime soon.

That means long and dreary nights are ahead, with warmer days still weeks away.

While you might be tempted to wait for your next home improvement project, the winter actually can be the perfect time for one specific smart home upgrade.

By adding a smart lighting system to your home, you truly can enhance your property during the winter months.

How? Keep reading to find out.

Find Out How You Can Make the Most of Your System 

If your home has audio and video distribution systems, are you using them to their full capacity?

Conversely, if you’re just now reading about home audio video systems for the first time, do you know how much you and your family might benefit from one?

By definition, audio video distribution systems include taking a single sound or visual source and giving playback ability throughout multiple areas of your home.

We’ll explain how that’s achievable in the sections below.

What’s more important, though, is understanding how you can benefit from audio and video distribution in your Amherst, New York home. Keep reading to find out more.

Find Out More About the Basics and Best Aspects of Home Theater Systems 

Do you know much about home theater design and technology?

If your answer is “not a lot,” that’s OK.

You probably clicked on this blog because you want to learn more about them. Below, we answer some of the most common home theater questions that we encounter.

Home theater systems can be a stunning addition to any property. When they’re installed properly, the result is a room in which you can simulate – if not exceed – a commercial cinema experience.