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

A Smarter, Color-Customizable Way to Illuminate Home  If you're looking to elevate the ambiance and functionality of your Fort Lauderdale home, Lutron has got you covered. While many people associate Lutron with their exceptional lighting control systems, they also offer a wide range of premium LED light fixtures that truly transform your livi

SEE ALSO: How to Add Motorized Shades to Your Lutron Lighting System  1. Difficult to Reach Windows Ease of Access with Smart Technology The challenge of adjusting shades in hard-to-reach windows is a thing of the past with Lutron motorized shades. Whether you’re dealing with high windows or large glass walls, Lutron provides effortless contr

SEE ALSO: Should I Make My Outdoor Lighting “Smart”?  Project Overview Our mission was to transform the home’s outdoor areas into a versatile environment of relaxation, capable of shifting moods and atmospheres at the homeowner's whim. The client wanted an outdoor lighting solution that not only offered the ability to create dynamic colorscap

SEE ALSO: Why Can’t I Use A Regular TV Outside?  The Project  Nestled in a serene Wilton Manor neighborhood, this residence encapsulated modern luxury but lacked a flexible indoor/outdoor living area. The homeowners wanted a solution that would allow them to effortlessly merge their indoor space with the outdoor environment, making the m

SEE ALSO: Do Outdoor TVs Work in Direct Sunlight? And Other Questions  Furrion  Founded in 2010, Furrion got its start developing electric mobility and off-grid energy solutions for homeowners, luxury hotels, and yachts. Its outdoor smart TVs include built-in speakers and can operate at temperatures from -4°F to 122°F (non-operating temp

SEE ALSO: Experience Lighting Control at the Lutron Lighting Lofts  What Happened to LiteTouch? LiteTouch was founded in 1978 as a custom lighting control system for residential and commercial properties. LiteTouch was far ahead of its time with advanced lighting control features, but its systems required specific wiring, controllers, and pow

SEE ALSO: Lutron Lighting Control’s Best Accessory: Luxury Wall Keypads Digital vs. Centralized Lighting Control: What’s the Difference?  The main difference between digital lighting and regular centralized lighting control lies in the communication protocol and level of intelligence built into the individual lighting fixtures. Digital Lighti

SEE ALSO: Have You Heard of Wi-Fi 6? Here’s Why It’s Superior  Mesh Wi-Fi Networks  A mesh network utilizes wireless ‘nodes’ (routers or IoT devices) that act as a relay point, receiving data and transmitting it to other devices. This allows data to ‘hop’ from one node to the next. If one node fails or becomes out of range, data will rer

SEE ALSO: A Home Theater Perfect for Gaming & Sports  1. Low Latency: The Key to Smooth Gameplay Low latency is crucial for an optimal gaming experience, especially for fast-paced action and competitive online play. Latency refers to the delay between pressing a button on your controller and seeing the action on screen. High latency can l

SEE ALSO: The Film Industry Is Shifting. Here’s How Home Theaters Benefit  The Trouble with Gaming Audio  One common issue is that low, mid, and high-frequency ranges are all coming out of the same speakers. Bass often overpowers high frequencies, making them muddled and hard to hear. If you’re playing multiplayer online, the game’s soun

SEE ALSO: 3 Unusual Whole-Home Audio Hacks to Try  ‘Native’ to Control4  When we describe a service or technology as ‘native’ to Control4 smart homes, we mean it seamlessly integrates and operates within the Control4 ecosystem without needing additional third-party interfaces or hardware (like Airplay). For instance, Apple Music, being n

SEE ALSO: All That’s New from Josh.ai Voice Home Automation  The Best Lighting Control  Let’s say you want smart lighting. We’re certified Lutron dealers, the industry’s best in lighting and shading control. With Lutron, you can control all your home’s lights and shades in unison, adjusting LED bulbs’ brightness and color with a tap on y

SEE ALSO: Customizable, Detail-Oriented Audio by Bang & Olufsen  Surround Sound by Bang & Olufsen  The star of this home theater is the Bang & Olufsen 5.0.2 surround sound system, which delivers noticeable depth, power, and detail.  Why Bang & Olufsen? They’re celebrating nearly 100 years of audio innovation and have

SEE ALSO: Sound System Spotlight: B&O’s Beolab 8 Speaker  8 Feet of 4K  In the past, projector systems were crucial in home theaters because most TVs weren’t large enough to take up your field of vision. For a home theater to be truly immersive, you need the screen to fill your field of view.  Now, TVs like Sony’s X90L are avail

SEE ALSO: A Control4 Case Study Aboard a Luxury Yacht Showcasing the Possibilities  The goal of this retrofit was to create a live demonstration of how smart home technology can transform a luxury lifestyle. From controlling lighting and climate to integrated audio-visual systems, we equipped the house with advanced solutions that were both f

SEE ALSO: Digital Lighting vs. Centralized Lighting Control  The Technology: Control4 Lighting System The backbone of the installation was the Control4 lighting system. This advanced system allows centralized management of every light in the house, accessible via touchscreens, smartphones, and custom-engraved wall keypads.  The Control4

SEE ALSO: Samsung + First Priority Audio = Stunning Outdoor Video  Four Zones, All-In-One Control  We designed the home’s audio system to encompass four unique audio zones: the terrace, kitchen, family room, and bedroom.  Each of these speaker zones can play music separately or be synchronized across the house. Whether the homeowner

SEE ALSO: Sound System Spotlight: B&O’s Beolab 8 Speaker  What Is BeoLink Multiroom? BeoLink Multiroom is Bang & Olufsen’s solution for creating a unified audio experience throughout your home. This feature lets you group any B&O speakers together, allowing synchronized music playback across multiple rooms. Whether you’re hosting