As people spend more time in their homes during the winter season, the search begins for ways to enhance your home and lifestyle and make it more enjoyable for the whole family.  Adding a home theater is more than just hanging the latest big screen television. In this article, we provide 3 tips for adding a home theater and what you need to know before you begin the process.

A great home theater experienced is contingent upon a few key pieces of equipment, technology, and installation can enhance your home and your lifestyle.  Whether you plan on screening the latest action film or you prefer to plug in and experience first-person video-game action, a home theater system can provide the stunning visual effects, sound, and graphics that ordinary television simply can’t produce.

Homeowners are taking the plunge and making significant investments in their home technology.  After all, we are all spending more time in our humble abodes since the pandemic.  The trends show this is well worth the investment.  In this article, we recap some of the hottest home technology trends for 2023 and ways that Maddox AV is helping luxury homeowners make their homes more suited to their lifestyle with technology and home automation.

Maddox Audio Video Design Provides home theater design and installation so that you can experience the next level of entertainment with our technology. Home theaters allow you to enjoy the full benefits of a movie theater without the hassle. To create a cinematic experience in your own home, here are the top 3 things you need in your home theater.

Whole home audio systems create an atmosphere that sets your home apart from your neighbors. Imagine being able to listen to your favorite music or movies from any room in your house. Traditional movie theaters offer a full immersion of surround sound to intensify any film. With a whole home audio system, you can re-create a cinematic experience in your own home or elevate the way you enjoy music. To do this, there are several components you need to consider including your selection of speakers.

When designing a home theater, one of the most important aspects to consider is the projector. Unlike a television, a projector can re-create the movie-going experience in your own home. Projectors are two-piece systems that include the projector and the screen. These systems offer large screen sizes and natural projected images with less glare. There are three main types of projectors to consider: LED, LCD, and DLP. Picking a projector for your home theater can be the most impactful upgrade for the ambiance and experience of a room. 

Each year, the Sonance Design awards the top dealers and installers in the industry for excellence celebrating project innovation, design elegance, and outstanding performance.  Maddox Audio Video Design  is honored to have received the Heritage of Innovation Award which recognizes “The most creative custom solution designed, in collaboration with the Sonance | James Loudspeaker team, to solve a problem or enhance project design.”

Choosing the right room for your home theater is an essential part of optimizing the theater experience. Ceilings, walls, windows, and doors can affect the overall viewing pleasure of a movie or film. Choosing the right location for your home theater is a necessary first step in the process. There are several aspects to consider when determining if your home has a room with the ideal home theater characteristics.

Are you spending more time in your home? Which smart home technology would you love to have? The specialists at Maddox AV understand that homeowners desire the latest technology in their homes for convenience, comfort, and control. Smart home technology features are becoming a critical aspect for a functional lifestyle and we can help you integrate the latest smart home technology features into your home.  

For smart homes to function at their best, a strong network connection or hard-wired system is the key. Installing a whole-home audio and video system in your home provides you with increased comfort, convenience, and security. Multiple devices on your network, 4K and UHD, and gaming systems can slow down your network performance. The specialists at Maddox AV can help increase your home network and connectivity by designing and installing systems for maximum performance, ensuring that your smart home functions at its best.

Smart homes have become increasingly popular and can make your life easier and more convenient.  Maddox Audio Video Design can install smart home automation features to help create the perfect atmosphere for your home and lifestyle. The Control4 smart remote is the ultimate smart home feature for your family because it allows you to control so much more than a TV.  It can be used to control the audio, video, lighting, and more anywhere in your home.  Here's how:

Smart homes have become increasingly popular and can make your life easier and more convenient.  Maddox Audio Video Design can install smart home automation features to help create the perfect atmosphere for your home and lifestyle. The Control4 smart remote is the ultimate smart home feature for your family because it allows you to control so much more than a TV.  It can be used to control the audio, video, lighting, and more anywhere in your home.  Here's how:

With remote work here to stay, many people are investing more time and money into making their home offices more comfortable.  But, while a standing desk, an extra monitor, or a comfortable office chair are desirable, cybersecurity may be overlooked.  With cyberattacks happening more frequently, your home office or small business needs to be protected from hackers too!  Maddox AV installs systems and technology to help ensure you are safe and sound! 

For a smart home system to function at its best ability, high-end technology and equipment are required. Most luxury homeowners desire sleek and modern design elements throughout their homes.   So, one of the top trending design elements for smart homes is to conceal the equipment.  This can enhance the atmosphere of any room in the home while providing whole house audio/video at the touch of a button.  Here are some of the top ways you can incorporate these trending design elements for your home. 

For luxury homeowners,  technology that enhances the atmosphere of your home, is a must. When installing smart home devices, it is important to consider incorporating technology into your home design.  Smart home technology not only requires design consideration but also integration that is easy to use.  Many homeowners want their smart devices to blend seamlessly into each room. Televisions and speaker equipment are often intrusive to room design and may be difficult to disguise. The specialists at Maddox AV, offer solutions to incorporate technology into your home with the latest state of the art equipment that is concealed to and allows your architecture and design to stand out, while creating an immersive audio visual experience. 

Smart homes have been becoming an important component of a functional lifestyle. The team at Maddox Audio Video Design designs, engineers, and installs smart home automation systems that can help turn your home into a smart home. Using the best technology available, smart home systems help create the perfect atmosphere for your home and lifestyle!

Best Home Automation & A/V Company

In it's 2022 edition, The Faces of Annapolis features Nick Kfoury, President of Maddox Audio Video Design as The Face of Home Automation & A/V.  Annapolis Home Magazine publishes the annual magazine each year which features leading home professionals from the Chesapeake Bay area.  This year, Nick is pleased to be named as one of the best home automation companies in the Maryland region.

Although we wish we could be there in-person, this year's Integrated Systems Europe (ISE 2022) is going to feature a lot of new technology for the AV and systems integration industry.   One of the most exciting announcements was regarding the introduction of Lutron LEAP integration with Savant's award-winning Daylight Mode.  According to Savant, this is the first time the smart home solution has been introduced to the world wide market.  Learn more about this innovative home technology below and follow us below to stay tuned for more updates!

When you're looking for discreet design, invisible wall speakers are the answer!  They have become increasing popular over the last few years for their out-of-sight characteristic. In this article, we’ll discuss the best in-wall invisible speakers and how to integrate them into your home!

People use a variety of features to secure their home. Some people rely on a traditional security system, which are monitored by a security company. Others utilize a combination of traditional security system features and surveillance cameras that they can monitor from their phone. The best smart home security features include home automation systems. These systems allow you to have absolute control over every security feature in your home. From keyless entry systems and cameras to light and wireless communication, there are a wide variety of features that you can modify for your convenience and security.

There is no question that COVID19 changed all our lifestyles. eLearning for kids and adults showcased the need to have a network that could accommodate everyone and many families have changed the way they utilize their network. Virtual learning and eLearning can be difficult for students and their parents. According to the eLearning Institute, "AI-powered eLearning will become more prevalent in 2023, with the use of chatbots, personalized learning, and adaptive learning becoming more common. Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the eLearning industry by providing personalized learning experiences for students."  In this article, we outline 3 ways to enhance eLearning at home and how technology can improve your entire family’s experience.

As homeowners, we understand the importance of feeling safe in and around your home. Many families are beginning to travel again as local COVID regulations are lifted. We have become accustomed to staying inside our homes and near our possessions. If you plan on vacationing this summer, you may feel uneasy leaving your home and your possessions unprotected. The best way to keep your home safe this summer is with a smart home surveillance service from Maddox AV.