Spring and summer are the times where outdoor sound and video are thought of the most.  Here is an installation we just finished here at the end of summer. Beautiful yard and a beautiful reason….backyard weddings are the best!!! Especially with a great sounding music system and a  custom play list of the bride and grooms favorite songs!

You may recall last October my post regarding a new project we were breaking ground on.

Can’t wait to show you all photos as we get to the finish line!

The ground is broken on the exciting Northern California project!

We are making progress as you will see from the photos below. As I mentioned, we are doing everything low voltage. This includes the conduit for our wires!!

Perfect runs for all of the low voltage wire to service the entire building infrastructure.

The next step, fill the conduit with wire!!!

Here are a few pictures from a project we have completed in Danville.  We did a new Napco security system, completely new networking for the home and updated the audio system adding Control 4 for ease of operation. We also added a Sunbrite outdoor TV and B&W speakers.

In the photos you can see the care and consideration paid to the cleanliness of wire routing. This is how it should look!

The rack is very pretty from the front. Neat and clean.

From the back it is well done. All the wire managed. No AC crossing signal path for a nice quiet background to the sound. All wires organized and not hanging loose.

Here is the closet area the rack slides into. As you can see it is neat and the placement of things is well thought out.

Here is the Sunbrite outdoor TV in the upper placement on the movable Mantel Mount bracket.

Here is the same Sunbrite outdoor TV on the Mantel Mount in the lowered position.

Here is a look behind the Sunbrite. Here you can see how the mount comes forward and lowers from above the fireplace for ease of viewing.

All told, a very nice installation. If you like the way this looks, call us. We can not only make your home smarter, we can do it neatly!

With the barrage of do-it-yourself smart devices, folks are excited about smart technology like thermostats, cameras, door locks, and lighting. But as they live with these products, they soon realize the experience of disparate smart devices is disappointing. These smart products should work together to create a complete smart-home experience.

Introducing the Control4 CA-1 Automation Controller, a new class of controller engineered to deliver complete automation experiences around comfort, convenience, and peace of mind.

The NEW Control 4 CA-1 Controller

The CA-1 is the foundation that makes smart products work together to deliver rich, orchestrated automation.

A single button press arms the alarm, locks the doors, and turns out the lights
Unlocking the door automatically opens the shades and turns on the lamp
Receive a notification when the kids get home or a delivery arrives
A voice scene adjusts the thermostat and dims the lights
The home looks lived in even when you are away

The CA-1 back panel

The CA-1 is designed to keep things simple with just the I/O you need for projects that don’t include music or video. This simple approach eliminates cost and complexity, allowing you to attract more customers with an aggressive price. The CA-1 includes:

Single-core 1 GHz ARM processor
Ethernet and WiFi (N/G/B, 2.4 GHz)
ZigBee and optional Z-Wave support
External WiFi and ZigBee antennas for rock-solid wireless connectivity
Serial (RS-232) for control
PoE or DC power options
Compact design to be discreetly placed on a shelf or mounted on the wall.

This is brand new and we will post more details as they come available!

With the barrage of do-it-yourself smart devices, folks are excited about smart technology like thermostats, cameras, door locks, and lighting. But as they live with these products, they soon realize the experience of disparate smart devices is disappointing. These smart products should work together to create a complete smart-home experience.

Introducing the Control4 CA-1 Automation Controller, a new class of controller engineered to deliver complete automation experiences around comfort, convenience, and peace of mind.

The NEW Control 4 CA-1 Controller

The CA-1 is the foundation that makes smart products work together to deliver rich, orchestrated automation.

A single button press arms the alarm, locks the doors, and turns out the lights
Unlocking the door automatically opens the shades and turns on the lamp
Receive a notification when the kids get home or a delivery arrives
A voice scene adjusts the thermostat and dims the lights
The home looks lived in even when you are away

The CA-1 back panel

The CA-1 is designed to keep things simple with just the I/O you need for projects that don’t include music or video. This simple approach eliminates cost and complexity, allowing you to attract more customers with an aggressive price. The CA-1 includes:

Single-core 1 GHz ARM processor
Ethernet and WiFi (N/G/B, 2.4 GHz)
ZigBee and optional Z-Wave support
External WiFi and ZigBee antennas for rock-solid wireless connectivity
Serial (RS-232) for control
PoE or DC power options
Compact design to be discreetly placed on a shelf or mounted on the wall.

This is brand new and we will post more details as they come available!