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Create the Ultimate Viewing Space: Media Room Vs Home Theater

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Supporting Designers in Creating Optimized Home Entertainment

Home entertainment has transformed over the last decade, going from TVs in dens to immersive, sensory experiences that transport you to another realm. Today, advanced entertainment rooms are among the top home design trends, alongside spaces that offer a spa-like luxury oasis. 

If you’re a designer, you’ve undoubtedly come across clients who have requested the conversion of a basement or spare room into a home theater or media room. Here, we’ll explore the differences between these two popular renovation projects and the essential elements to consider when undertaking their design and integration. 

Should I Upgrade to Control4 X4?

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What to Know About the New Operating System & Interface

If you’re currently using Control4 OS 3 in your home, you’ve likely come to appreciate its intuitive interface and handy control of lights, climate, security, and entertainment. But OS 3 debuted in 2019. If that’s the last time you upgraded, you’re missing out on Control4’s new X4 interface. With X4, the bar for smart home convenience and customization just got much higher.

So what’s new, and why should you consider upgrading?

Motorized Window Treatments Matter for Travelers

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Smart Shades Protect Homes While You’re There or Away

Life in Northern Nevada offers breathtaking views, and, unfortunately, growing concerns about property crime. Homeowners in the Reno area are becoming more proactive about securing their spaces, and while alarm systems and surveillance cameras often top the must-have list, there's another tool worth considering: motorized shades.

Of course, automated window treatments offer convenience and style, but they also play a strategic role in privacy and protection. By integrating these stylish smart home solutions into your security plan, you gain an intuitive layer of defense that fits effortlessly into your day-to-day life. Keep reading to learn more.

Why Low-Voltage Infrastructure Is the Foundation of Modern Living

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The Hidden Network That Underpins Your Smart Home

Low-voltage wiring was once mainly associated with security alarms and basic intercom systems. Today, it's become the backbone of modern home living, powering everything from lighting control and whole-home audio to smart thermostats and integrated security cameras. This specialized infrastructure carries data, control signals, and intelligence throughout your house—separate from the standard electrical power that runs your appliances.

While your outlets depend on high-voltage electricity, your smart home's brain operates on an entirely different system. Understanding this hidden network of low-voltage wiring can mean the difference between a home that works beautifully for decades and one that needs constant troubleshooting.

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