The Next Generation of AV Excellence for Home Entertainment

Do you remember when home theaters consisted of a large, flat vinyl screen and a projector that left much to the imagination? Images were grainy, and colors were dull. 

How times have changed. 

Today, technology is advancing at an incredible pace, a rate that many experts believe is unprecedented in human history. Turn around, and your AI-powered in-car assistant is telling you it’s time for a brake job, and you're just passing a highly recommended restaurant. Have you bought a pair of AI smart glasses yet? In the landscape of gaming, they may one day be a requirement. 

And the world of AV is no different.

Here, we’ll explore the latest technologies reshaping today’s home theaters.

How Motorized Window Treatments Pay for Themselves

Your windows may be working against you. Every summer, they let in heat that forces your air conditioning to work overtime. Every winter, they leak warmth that sends your heating bills to the next level. Meanwhile, when you're away on vacation, those same windows advertise an empty house to anyone paying attention. However, motorized shades can solve all those problems quietly and efficiently, saving you money while keeping your home secure, often paying for themselves within just a few years.

Transform Your Space with Strategic Lighting Design That Showcases Your Home's Best Features

The best luxury homes share a secret: they use light as their most powerful design tool. A floating staircase glows from hidden strips beneath each step. Artwork commands attention through perfectly positioned spotlights on textured stone walls. Custom cabinetry reveals its craftsmanship through warm light spilling from every edge. This isn't just good lighting—it's lighting design that tells a story. When done right, lighting becomes the silent architect of your home's atmosphere, turning everyday spaces into something truly memorable.

The Biggest Control4 Upgrade Since OS3’s Release in 2019

In 2025, Control4 launched its next-generation Control4 X4—the latest operating system that serves as the central hub for home automation. For those of you familiar with the world-renowned smart home system, you may wonder how they could improve upon it. 

Known for its user-friendly interface and integration with over 10,000 third-party products, Control4 transforms a smart home into an intelligent matrix of connected devices. These smart devices and systems work together to create an ecosystem that provides the ideal environment and entertainment for every activity, mood, and moment.  

So, what could they possibly improve?

Thanks to today’s innovative technology and Control4’s ongoing pursuit of enhancing the user experience, the recent release of Control4 X4 has proven to be a substantial upgrade, promising a whole new modern look and feel. 

Here, we’ll explore its many new features and why people are embracing Control4’s most significant upgrade since 2019.