Personalize Smart Home Living

As smart homes become increasingly popular, more homebuyers in Cincinnati, OH, are finding that their new homes come equipped with smart home automation. These may possess smart thermostats, intelligent security systems, or lights that illuminate when you walk into a room. 

These houses may even have one of the advanced home automation systems like Control4, but often with an operating system that came out a decade ago. Since that time, this brand has had numerous updates, each creating a more customized, user-friendly smart home. 

So, what do you do with automated technology that’s useful, but a far cry from its full potential? The good news is that the basic framework and wiring may offer the foundation for modern smart home living. 

At Beacon Audio Video Systems, our automation experts provide professional assessments, helping you determine what you have that’s useful, what needs to go, and what upgrades will make the most significant difference in your everyday lives. 

Is Your Wi-Fi Keeping Up with Your Life?

You're halfway through the season finale of your favorite series when the dreaded buffering circle appears. Again. Or maybe you're on an important video call and your connection drops for the third time this week. Before you call your internet provider to complain, consider this: the problem might not be your service – it could be your home network.

Most Dayton, OH, homeowners don't think about their Wi-Fi until something goes wrong. But if you're experiencing any of these five signs, it’s probably time for an upgrade.

It's the Simplest Way to Enjoy High Quality Music Throughout Your Home

You're a bit groggy still, and you shuffle to the kitchen to make coffee. An energetic playlist begins to play in the kitchen, getting you going. With much-needed coffee in hand, you go back to the bedroom to get ready for the day. Through your bedroom and to the bath, your music flows without missing a beat. No interruptions, no reconnecting to a Bluetooth  or Echo speaker, and no turning up the volume in the living room system. 

That's what whole-home audio does. Instead of fighting with portable speakers or settling for music in just one room, you get seamless sound throughout your entire Cincinnati home – and even outside in your backyard. Here are several more reasons why it’s worth the upgrade.

Create Extraordinary Ambiance for Every Occasion 

In most homes in Cincinnati, OH, lighting control revolves around the light switch. Flip it up, and a room brightens—with the same lights illuminating in one hue and one intensity, regardless of the activity or time of day. 

Lighting should be so much more than that. And, it can be. 

Here, we’ll explore lighting control through the eyes of a professional integrator to help you see the potential of smart lighting control. 

Elevating Your Home’s Interior While Minimizing Effort

Managing a home’s natural light and privacy became incredibly convenient with the advent of motorized shading. Tap a remote or touchscreen and adjust one or every window covering in your Dayton, OH, home. 

Wake to shades that rise with the dawn. Watch as they automatically adjust during the day, protecting your home’s interior from direct sunlight while bringing in the beauty and health benefits of natural light. In the evening, when it’s time to retire or you’d like some privacy, say, “Good night,” and every shade lowers. 

So, one wonders, considering the easy and elevated lifestyle they provide, why hasn’t everyone done away with manual window treatments? Let’s find out.