SEE ALSO: 4 Signs You’ll Love Bang & Olufsen Speakers  Spreading Sound with B&O  The client lived in an open-concept condo and wanted music to flow through the entire space. We knew he would need more than just a soundbar for such a wide area, so we recommended three speakers for the living room and kitchen space: the Beosound The

SEE ALSO: What Can You Do with Voice-Controlled Lights?  Before: A House in Need of New Lighting  The client’s house wasn’t old—it was actually quite new. But already, the house’s inexpensive light fixtures were yellowing with discoloration on trims. Recessed lighting fixtures experienced light leaking around the trim’s edges. Outdoors,

SEE ALSO: Traveling? How Control4 Automation Lets You Keep an Eye on Home  Smarter Video Analysis  Previously, a home security system would send alerts to your phone upon detecting any movement on your property—even if it was just your dog frolicking in the garden. Luma’s x20 camera series employs artificial intelligence to identify huma

SEE ALSO: How We Brought Automation, Security & Networking to an Equestrian Estate  Why HD Surveillance Matters  Older security cameras are pixelated, blurry, and difficult to evaluate. Let’s say someone is repeatedly stealing packages off your front porch. You might see a person walking up the front steps but can’t decipher identify

SEE ALSO: Why Smart Lighting Control Is Perfect for Condo Common Areas  1. Linear LED Lighting & Light Strips Linear lighting offers a modern, striking appearance that elevates the aesthetics of your commercial space. These long, thin luminaires can shine a light on narrow areas and may be suspended from the ceiling, recessed in walls and

SEE ALSO: Audio That Looks As Good As It Sounds: A B&O Sound System  360-Degree Outdoor Sound What sets the Beosound Bollard apart is its exceptional sound quality. Engineered by the audio experts at Bang & Olufsen, this outdoor speaker features three powerful drivers and a 360-degree silicone lens that fills your outdoor living space

SEE ALSO: 4 Tips to Make Your Outdoor Audio Sound Better  Mounts Slim to Your Home  The Razor line is Coastal Source’s first collection of hardscape and wall-mounted outdoor speakers. Razor speakers may be mounted flush to exterior walls or suspended from ceilings, making them the optimal choice for pool houses, verandas, patios, and por

SEE ALSO: 5 Things to Know Before Installing Outdoor Lighting  Flex Niche: Easy-to-Conceal Lights  Coastal Source’s new FLEX Niche lighting series solves an all-too-common problem: during the day, you don’t want to see bulky lighting hardware. FLEX Niche offers an innovative solution through its flexible, modular fixtures that can blend d

SEE ALSO: How to Use Smart Lighting Design for Better Interior Design   What Is Lighting Design, Anyway?  Lighting design is the strategic use of light sources to create both an appealing and functional atmosphere in your home. It involves precise placement, brightness control, and the knowledge of how different light temperatures c

SEE ALSO: What Can You Do with Voice-Controlled Lights?  Shiny New System  Before the festivities begin, make sure your Control4 smart home system is up-to-date with the latest features. Control4's latest OS 3.3.0, which can be easily updated by your Control4 dealer, brings a host of improvements. Among them, you'll find built-in color c

  SEE ALSO: Traveling? Control4 Automation Lets You Keep an Eye on Home  Does My Whole Smart Home Need to Be Control4?  When people ask us this, they’re often concerned that they’ll need to buy everything—lights, motorized shades, thermostats—from the Control4 brand in order to work. But Control4 isn’t a brand-exclusive system. The

SEE ALSO: Just In: Limited Edition Ferrari & Bang and Olufsen Speakers   3 Ways to Use Beolab 8  Standalone  At its simplest, the Beolab 8 can be played on its own or as part of a whole-home audio system. Its hard-hitting bass and crystal-clear vocals deliver rich audio details, and the speaker can be wirelessly configured

SEE ALSO: More Audio, Less Clutter with Hidden Sound Bars & Speakers  Hidden vs. Invisible Audio  There are two approaches to in-wall and in-ceiling audio systems: hidden and invisible. Hidden audio refers to speakers installed within walls or ceilings, covered by a flat, circular or square grille. We can paint these speaker grilles

SEE ALSO: 5 FAQs: Getting Started with Control4 Home Automation   How to Use the Halo Remote  Control4 offers two versions of its smart home remote: the Halo and Halo Touch. Both sync to your Control4 smart home ecosystem, just like the Control4 app, and feature a sleek aluminum body with a high-resolution screen and hard buttons.&n

SEE ALSO: The Essential Guide to Home Security Cameras for Builders  Intelligent Recognition  Luma’s home surveillance cameras use AI technology to recognize humans and vehicles, plus AI-filtered customizable events. AI helps reduce false notifications, making your home security system overall more effective. Here are two types of AI det

SEE ALSO: How Smart Lighting Can Benefit Equestrian Facilities  Distinguish People & Vehicles  AI-enhanced cameras don’t merely recognize movement—they can actually differentiate between people and vehicles and distinguish each in its alerts to your security system. This is especially helpful for equestrian properties where people ar

SEE ALSO: Smart Surveillance: The Future of Equestrian Security Cameras  Key Features of Equestrian Lighting  Equestrian spaces are unique, so it only makes sense they have special lighting needs. Different areas will require specific lighting solutions. For example, the lighting needs in a competition arena may differ from those in a st

SEE ALSO: The Art Of Equestrian Lighting: Where Aesthetics & Functionality Collide‍ Connecting the Ranch to the Network  It’s not easy, but it can be done! In previous equestrian projects, we’ve installed thousands of feet of fiber cabling to connect every area to the internet network and smart control system.  To connect areas far f

SEE ALSO: How Does Hidden & Invisible Audio Work?  What Is JBL Synthesis?  JBL was founded in 1946 by James B. Lansing (JBL). JBL continued to make strides in cinema audio and was selected by LucasFilm in 1983 to develop THX sound. In the 1990s, the home theater concept became increasingly popular, and JBL Synthesis was formed. From

SEE ALSO: Should I Make My Outdoor Lighting ‘Smart’?  How Can I Hide Outdoor Cameras? The problem with hiding your cameras entirely is that if they’re obstructed, they can’t capture any useful footage. So, unlike hidden TVs or speakers, you don’t actually want to cover up your home surveillance cameras.  There are discreet home cameras t