Home theater use is at an all time high given all the streaming video choices families have these days from Netflix to Amazon to Hulu, as well as, traditional cable offerings and sports packages. Also, the price of the audiovisual equipment used in home theaters has never been more affordable. Here are some of the latest trends we're seeing in home theaters...

Smart home technology is now here to stay and is spreading to more than just high end homes. With each new year, smart home technologies are becoming easier and less expensive to use and implement. Demand is high because of the convenience and safety that smart home technology can provide homeowners. 

Chances are that even while you are reading this article you have your smart phone nearby. That is the reason the smartphone is quickly becoming one the best choices for controlling your home's technology. For years, the smartphone has often been predicted to become our remote control device of choice. With some recent technology advances and the fact that most people now have a smartphone, the time has come for the smartphone to become our main remote control.

You just can't physically be in your home all day long and who would want to be. Knowing that most thefts take place on weekdays between 10-5 while you’re out loving your life or working, there is something you can do to give yourself some peace of mind while you’re away. A safety and security system IS your best bet but there are other things you can do to secure your home and family.

Digital signage is all about interactive communication with your audience. Digital signage messages are used to inform and influence your audience, who could be prospects, customers, staff, or something different. The messages can be used to promote products, provide directions, explain corporate benefits, reinforce branding, manage key performance indicators and much more. As the costs for display, player, and component hardware have decreased, the use of digital signage has soared. The top segments for digital signage are retail, corporate, transportation, healthcare, and hospitality.