Reno, Nevada home technology provider recognized among the best-of-the-best for outstanding technical knowledge, exemplary service, and a solid business reputation  

Reno, Nevada November 2021 – Sierra Integrated Systems, a premier custom electronics and home technology integrator, has passed the rigorous requirements necessary to earn certification by the Home Technology Association.
 
The Home Technology Association is the first independent organization to educate and empower homeowners in their technology purchases, recognize exceptional businesses, and elevate the technology integration industry’s status and stature with a rigorous third-party certification process.

Choose from thousands of design options to elevate your clients’ windows

While window coverings may feel like a small flourish in a home’s overall interior design, they can spectacularly show off a room or clash horribly with other design and décor aspects. So, it’s no small task for designers to choose the right window treatments for their clients’ homes in Incline Valley, NV.

A Lutron shades installation makes an interior designer’s job less stressful. Not only are Lutron’s motorized shades easier to use and more energy-efficient, but their shading systems are created with beauty, style, and function in mind. Keep reading to learn why Lutron shades are the best choice to meet any client’s interior design needs.

A home generator installation can keep your house up and running during power outages

Power outages are a fact of life. Equipment failures, transmission line damage, wildfires, severe storms, and any other number of factors can result in an unexpected outage at your Truckee, CA, home. Additionally, your power company may schedule rolling blackouts or brownouts due to severe storms or wildfires.

In the event of an outage, is your home prepared to keep critical systems running? Do you have a way to maintain communications to the outside world, keep food and medications cold, and remain comfortable during an outage that could last for days? If the answer is no, we recommend investing in a home generator that will keep important systems and appliances operating in your house.

Keep reading to learn what you need to know about purchasing a home generator installation.

A few smart upgrades will make your home office a more comfortable and productive place to work

The global coronavirus pandemic of 2020 fundamentally changed the way people work. According to a study from Pew Research Center, 71% of employed adults with job responsibilities that could be done from home were working remotely as of December 2020. That’s up from 20% of people who were working from home before the pandemic. Now, even as businesses begin to call employees back to the office, part-time remote opportunities and flexible scheduling are here to stay. 

If you work fully or part-time from your home in Reno, NV, you need a home office that supports creativity, productivity, and comfort during the day. We have some great ideas on how you can use technology to upgrade your office into a smart office — keep reading to learn more!

Add Value to Your Projects with New Home Entertainment Installations

Among the many features clients want to see in their new houses, home entertainment systems are among the most important. Homeowners desire enjoyable and immersive ways to engage with their favorite music, movies, TV shows, video games, and more from the comfort of home. 

As a design-build professional, you can increase the value of new homes and retrofit projects by integrating custom AV installations during the building process. When you partner with an audio visual expert like Sierra Integrated Systems, we’ll work with you to incorporate AV solutions like whole-home audio video, home theaters, and outdoor entertainment into custom home designs.

Keep reading to learn how your home builder or architect firm will benefit from partnering with a home technology professional in Incline Village, NV!

Host faster and more efficient meetings with the right audio video equipment

The way we work is changing. In 2021, remote work, video conferencing, and collaboration in digital spaces like the cloud have become the norm in workplaces in Reno, NV, and worldwide. Modern-day boardrooms need to have the right meeting room technologies to facilitate collaborative, engaging, productive, and efficient meetings with a hybrid mix of in-person and remote participants.

High-quality commercial AV solutions ensure that you waste less time on tech snafus, system setup, and audio problems during critical business meetings. Keep reading to learn five solutions your boardrooms need to support the future of work.

CRESTRON HOME AUTOMATION LEADS THE PACK IN WHOLE-HOME SOLUTIONS, RELIABILITY, AND CUSTOMIZATION

Today’s homeowners have no lack of options for adding automation and smart technology to their homes. But even as more DIY and professionally installed solutions flood the market, Crestron Electronics has continued to produce some of the most refined, flexible, customizable, and reliable home control systems in the industry.

Crestron was founded in 1971 and is considered the grandfather of home automation. After 50 years, Crestron systems are still best-of-class solutions for distributed AV, lighting and shading control, climate control, and more for homes and estates of all sizes. The release of Crestron Home OS 4 in 2023 opened new opportunities for flexibility and end-user control in Crestron’s product suite. 

As a proud Crestron dealer in the greater Reno, NV and Truckee, CA areas, we recommend Crestron systems to our clients who are interested in bringing home automation to their lifestyle. Keep reading to learn why.     

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Our Home Theater Installation Experts Can Bring Your Vision to Life

Thanks to advancements in home AV technology and the rise of on-demand video streaming, custom home theater installations are more popular than ever. Families today can bring the immersive cinema experience to their homes and avoid travel, long lines, and crowds.

If you’re interested in adding an epic movie room to your Incline Village, NV home, you may be wondering: Where can I find a professional home theater installation company near me? Look no further than Sierra Integrated Systems! We’d love to help bring your entertainment dreams to life.

Below, learn what sets our experts apart and envision the possibilities for your luxury home theater.

There’s a Lutron Powered Shade for Almost Any Window

When most people think of motorized shades, they likely think of the popular roller styles. While those are the most oft-used motorized style, you might not know that many more types are available. In fact, the word "shade" may be a bit of a misnomer, as motorized window treatments encompass a variety of styles.

As a designer or builder, you likely know the name Lutron. Lutron's mission is all about managing light, artificial or natural, from simple electric dimmers (the company's invention) to sophisticated lighting control for high-end homes and businesses. In shading, Lutron offers a vast array of powered window treatments – eight different styles. From bay windows to skylights, there's likely to be a Lutron shading style you can use for your luxury home projects in Truckee, CA.  Read on to learn more about them.

Bring Your Smart Home Vision to Life with Seamless Automation

Smart technology has become a standard in modern homes, with devices like door locks, thermostats, and voice-controlled speakers making everyday life more convenient. However, as homeowners add more smart devices, managing multiple apps and systems can become frustrating. A truly smart home should simplify life, not add complexity.

That’s where Crestron Home Automation comes in. Unlike standalone smart devices that operate independently, Crestron offers a fully integrated home automation system that connects all aspects of your home into a single, intuitive platform. Whether you live in Reno, Truckee, Lake Tahoe, or Carson City, Crestron provides a high-end solution that puts effortless control at your fingertips.

Ready to learn more? Keep reading.

Make Sure Everything and Everyone Stays Connected with Whole Home Wi-Fi

What is "whole-home Wi-Fi?" Did we decide to coin yet another term? Yes and no. Whole-home Wi-Fi simply means Wi-Fi that keeps you connected no matter where you roam with your devices at home. Most people’s networks are supposed to cover their entire house, but in reality, the wireless signal tends to be strong in some rooms – or even only parts of rooms – and spottier in others.

What's the downside? With today's ever-increasing connectivity needs, weak wireless signals can mean devices that won't work correctly and slow performance for work and school tasks. Those fun devices like Amazon Echo speakers, connected kitchen appliances, smart TVs, and more compete for wireless bandwidth with more serious endeavors like working and learning from home.

Keep reading below to see how to get your Incline Village, NV home ready for school, work, and everything else in your connected life this fall.

Robust Connectivity Has Never Been More Critical at Home

In the past year, everything was happening at home – virtually and digitally. Work, school, shopping, and entertainment were all transformed into home activities, with the common thread being connections to the internet to communicate, share, and get things done.

All those activities from home put strains on network connectivity like never before. From work zoom meetings to interactive school e-learning platforms to streaming video – all at the same time – many experienced annoying freezes, dropped calls, and slow responses that hampered getting through the day.

Fortunately, there is a way to keep your Reno, NV home connected in the fast lane, and it’s not all about just increasing your internet broadband speed. Keep reading below to see how commercial quality networking solutions can deliver the robust connectivity you need, all day, every day.

High-Quality Audio That Blends with Your Interior Design

Some music enthusiasts find joy in the sound and look of a high-quality audio system. They want beautifully finished loudspeakers, unique turntables, and other components that make a statement and add to their listening experience. Others would rather have the sound without the invasion of gear.

If you’re interested in a whole-home music system but want to preserve your interior design, you’ll love hidden ceiling speakers. These speakers are installed within walls and ceilings so that they disappear within your California or Nevada home while delivering beautiful sound anywhere you want it.

In Reno, NV homes, hidden speakers offer the perfect blend of form and function. With open layouts and modern interiors, many homeowners appreciate the discreet design of in-wall and hidden ceiling speakers. Reno’s luxury properties benefit greatly from integrated systems that provide immersive audio without interrupting the flow of stylish, minimalist spaces. Choosing hidden speakers is an ideal solution for those who want exceptional audio performance without visual clutter.

You don’t have to sacrifice great audio or your interior design to enjoy whole-home music. Learn more about the advantages of hidden speakers and the brands we love by reading more below.

Designed to Disappear

The best whole-home music systems blend audio evenly throughout a space rather than sounding as though music is coming from one place. Because a larger number of smaller speakers accomplishes this best, you’ll want to choose hidden speakers that can hide in plain sight so that they don’t disturb your décor.

Our Team Can Design the Perfect Private Theater Environment for You

There’s something magical about the movie theater experience. The vivid life-size picture, immersive soundscape, and dark environment take you away from reality and transport you into worlds on film. You connect with cultures and characters. You laugh and cry with them. You become part of the story.

The same experience awaits you at home with your own custom home theater. Bring home the magic of movies without the hassle of travel or crowds. Plus, your theater can reflect who you are and what you love. Featuring the best in audiovisuals, dynamic lighting, luxury seating, and room control, your private cinema can curate an experience that exceeds your local cineplex in Crystal Bay, NV.

Envision your dream home theater by exploring the key elements that create the perfect movie-watching environment below.

Stay Outside Longer This Summer with Audio and Video Entertainment

Spring is here in the Sierra Nevada mountains, and it's glorious. Warmer temperatures and perpetually sunny skies beckon us to spend more time outdoors and enjoy all that Reno offers with beautiful desert skies and mountain geography.

At home, it’s a great time to spruce up the landscape for spring and get the patios and outdoor kitchens ready for the warmer season. But if you really want to make the most of your home outside, we heartily recommend adding outdoor entertainment amenities like audio, TV, and lighting. Keep reading for three ways to add to your outdoor fun at home.

Music Enhances Every Activity in Your Outdoor Living Spaces

You can’t beat the spring and summer seasons in Truckee and the greater Nevada Area. As we approach warmer weather, now is the time to prep your backyard for all your anticipated activities in the sun.

Whether you’re looking forward to firing up the outdoor kitchen or making s’mores with family, don’t forget the most crucial ingredient to any activity: music. An outdoor sound system can transform your backyard into the ultimate staycation destination. Soak up the sun while listening to your favorite pop playlist or enjoy smooth jazz while you watch the sunset.

Ready to spice up your backyard with music? Keep reading to learn the key advantages of investing in an outdoor sound system just in time for summer.

Start Working Early with a Lutron Shades Dealer for the Best Results

Are you remodeling or building a new house? If you already know you want motorized shades, congratulations. You’re making an investment that pays dividends in convenience, luxury, energy savings, and privacy. So, what do you do next?

The next choice is what kind of motorized shades or window treatments you want. As a premier Lutron shades dealer in Reno, NV, we recommend Lutron shades for various reasons. Lutron is an industry leader in lighting control, and its extensive shading offerings complement the company's mission of harnessing and controlling light, whether natural or artificial. If you are considering motorized shades, it’s critical to involve an expert integrator early in the process. Why? Find out below.

No one looks forward to receiving their electricity bill, and actually opening it can be an anxiety-inducing monthly ritual. But energy bills don’t have to be your enemies; there are ways to get them under control, plus manage your home’s energy efficiency and even help out the Earth with just a few tweaks to your lighting habits.

Have you ever wanted to install a smart automation system in your home so you can effortlessly power up your home theater system or control lighting scenes in your dining area, kitchen or backyard? If so, it may be good to know that automation systems can not only increase your enjoyment today, but also enhance the value of your home tomorrow. In this short guide, we give you our top tips for increasing the value of your home with home technology systems, while creating a more convenient, more entertaining and more secure environment for your family.

These days, personal fitness and technology go hand in hand. Technology is helping people not only lose weight and stay healthy, but is increasingly moving in the direction of sports and athletics for both professionals and amateurs. And while wearable fitness trackers are currently the rage, in 2017 there will be a shift from focusing on just fitness to overall healthcare. Look for technology like wearable smart phone-controlled hearing assistance and smart bands that double as blood pressure monitors. Also look for less obtrusive ‘invisible’ wearables that are better integrated into everyday items like a keychain or an item of clothing.