TV vs. projector: Which big screen should you choose?
Projectors deliver the biggest images around, but prices on enormous TVs are cheaper than ever. I’ve had a projector for over 15 years. Once you’ve experienced a wall-size image it’s…
Epson Home Cinema: high-end projector
The Epson Home Cinema 5050UB is a home theater projector for serious home theater enthusiasts. It features a motorized lens with horizontal and vertical lens shift, plus ample zoom. Its…
Crestron Horizon, Smart Thermostat Integrates with top-end smart home setup
The new Crestron Horizon Thermostat has gone live, a connected thermostat that is more stylish than its rivals. Boasting a 3.5-inch LCD touchscreen display, the Horizon Thermostat is powered by…
WiFi Speakers to Complete Media Room Setup
Finding the best WiFi speakers will depend on a few things, including the desired sound effect, your budget, and the quality of the speakers. Ahead, learn which factors are essential…
Turn a Spare Room Into a Home Theater
Gone are the days of seeing a movie just to feel the leather seats and be with others in the theater. Indoor movie theaters are high-risk during the pandemic, so…
Amazon Enables New Smart Home Automation Features for Alexa
Amazon is working to ensure that Alexa aces the inevitable voice assistant IQ tests. Yesterday, the company flipped the switch on more intelligent and aggressive Alexa smart home automation features.…
Lutron adds an outdoor plug to smart lighting
The weather-proof plug promises to put your home’s exterior lighting under Lutron’s control. Lutron has long been one of top-tested brands for smart lighting. But for all of its fancy…
Home Movie Theaters, Big TVs Gain Appeal
In November, the rate of U.S. housing starts for single-family homes rose to the highest since 2007. Demand for million-dollar listings has been growing the fastest, those tend to come…
Choosing wired vs. wireless security cameras
Although battery-powered cameras have their advantages, the delay in recording can be a deal-breaker for some home owners. Here are a few reasons wired security cameras are a better option…
Savant And Netgear Unveil S-Line Program
Savant has enhanced its partnership with network products and services provider Netgear to offer the S-Line, a suite of networking solutions, enhanced programs and support services exclusive to Savant integrators.…