Many innovative home solutions on the market today make it appear easy to add smart technologies to your home. But, in purchasing various non-integrated solutions, you may be creating quite a mess. Not only will you require many different applications to operate each device, but you may also run into network bandwidth concerns.

So, what’s the solution? Depend on a smart home integrator like Phoenix Audio Video that specializes in retrofit remodels in Fairfield County, CT. We have a team of knowledgeable engineers and technicians that can advise you on a variety of solutions that work well together, and they can also ensure you have enough network space to seamlessly operate all of the technology in your home.

Continue reading to learn about smart home solutions that are easy to retrofit.

Motorized shades are a great addition to any home. Their stylish fabrics can elevate a home’s design, plus they’re convenient, easy to control, and can brighten up a space with natural light. However, many motorized blind solutions can also be difficult to install. Of course, there are wires involved, which sometimes make it challenging to integrate, especially if your home is already built and finished. Keep reading to see why battery-powered motorized window treatments may be the right fit for your Greenwich, CT, home. 

Sometimes, it is what we don’t see that makes all the difference in the world. The networking solutions in your smart home are the perfect case in point. Behind your HiFi speakers, latest generation TV, remote-operated cameras, smart locks, and tunable lights, there is a strong, reliable network connecting everything together. Parts of it may be hardwired to a router or server. Any components that could benefit from mobility are better left to your WiFi. 

At Phoenix Audio Video, we help our clients in New Rochelle, NY, design and install technology systems and networks tailored to their smart homes. But exactly how can we help you?

Here are some ways an effective, professionally installed home network will affect the performance of technology systems throughout your home. 

If you are ready to install a new media room in your Westchester County, NY, home, or if it is time to upgrade your existing one, you should look into the Micro LED TVs available from Samsung. 

New furniture or better acoustics may improve your viewing experience, but to really improve your home entertainment experience, a better viewing screen will make the most difference. The Micro LED line of televisions offered by Samsung makes use of the newest AI-enhanced illumination technology to provide you with the ultimate in sharp, clear images. Ready to learn more? Keep reading below.

Good lighting is a combination of art and technology. In many ways, it defines the mood and feel of a home—bright and airy or mysterious and alluring. It’s the science of looking at a space and perceiving what it could be when the right lighting is applied.

When starting an indoor lighting design project, the most important aspect is meeting with our client first. We discuss their preferences, how they’ll use the spaces in their homes, and the feelings they want to evoke. We’ll explore the general or ambient lighting, how they spend their days, and where they perform various tasks. We’ll determine the architectural features they want to highlight and the places where task lighting is essential. 

Then we’ll explore the varying fixtures, from recessed downlights to pendants, cove lighting, and luminaires. 

Today’s smart lighting, however, offers so much more than traditional lighting design. At Phoenix Audio Video, we partner with leaders in home automation and lighting design to deliver cutting-edge technologies to our clients. In lighting, one of our partners is Lutron. In 2018, when the company acquired Ketra, it transformed the face of indoor lighting design and how we manage those lights in our homes in Westport, CT, and the surrounding areas.

As longtime Savant and Lutron dealers specializing in luxury smart home automation, we’re often asked if homeowners can integrate smart technology after their home is complete. We’re always happy to inform them that, with the latest advancements in the smart home industry, retrofit projects have become commonplace. Effortless control of your home’s systems and a luxurious lifestyle are possible!

Let’s explore the many facets of a retrofit project and a few features our clients in Greenwich, CT, particularly enjoy.

Today’s smart home security brings a peace of mind that was once unimaginable. No longer limited to grainy videos that you pull up to see what happened in the past, these security cameras provide a sense of immediate safety, a proactive measure that stops theft, damage, or harm before it occurs. 

Let's explore how you can use video surveillance to increase safety and security at your home in New Rochelle, NY.

When you walk into a home, what’s the first thing that catches your eye? For some, it’s the furnishings and fine art. For others, it’s the flooring and the architectural design. But, for everyone, it's the lighting—the sunlight filtering through the windows and the light that illuminates a home. After all, without light, all the other beautiful elements would be indistinguishable. 

At Phoenix Audio Video, we specialize in creating beautiful spaces that enhance our clients' everyday lives while making them easy to manage under one-touch control. To accomplish this, we partner with industry leaders that remain on the cutting edge of the latest technology. In lighting and custom window treatments, those brands are Lutron and Hartmann & Forbes. Let’s explore what they offer homes in Fairfield County, CT.

Few technologies transform the look and feel of a space like lighting. In the past, lights only served a practical purpose - to light our way in the dark. But today, we use lighting to add ambiance to rooms, accent artwork, create curb appeal for our properties, and give our homes more personality. Don’t be stuck in the past; think of home lighting in a new way! 

Have you been considering an upgrade to your lighting controls? If so, here is a preview of trending items in the industry - ones that are perfect for your home in Westchester County, NY.

Whether you’re just looking into smart homes or have been a long-time fan, you’ve probably heard of Savant. This leading brand in home automation systems continues to define what’s possible, remaining one of the industry leaders in smart home innovation and design for luxury homes and estates. 

Are you ready to create a happier, healthier, and better lifestyle for yourself and your family in Chappaqua, NY? If so, it starts at home, the place where you relax, work and play, and Savant can help you get there.

Many of our clients who are just tip-toeing into the sea of infinite possibilities of smart home automation start with lighting control. They’re excited about the possibilities, like lights that dim and brighten based on the available natural light and shades that raise and lower automatically. Lighting is, after all, an element that can transform a home from cold and unwelcoming to warm and inviting. Combined with automated control, your home becomes filled with just the right level of natural and electrical light effortlessly.

At Phoenix Audio Video, we work with industry leaders in home automation. In lighting and motorized window coverings, that brand is Lutron. We are proud to be a certified full-solution Lutron installer and provider serving Westchester County, NY. Let’s explore their many offerings. 

Phoenix Audio Video was founded in 2004 with one mission: to share our passion with our clients, providing them with the latest integrated smart home automation systems that are easy to use and reliable while retaining or adding to their home’s aesthetics. Now, 18 years later, we’re happy to say we’ve lived by those standards and have continued to watch technological advancements once considered impossible. 

When Lutron acquired Ketra in 2018, the world's easiest-to-control exceptional lighting system was born. In 2021, another milestone was made when Josh.ai and Lutron joined forces to create a voice-integrated keypad solution. 

Let’s explore what this means in the world of voice-controlled light and how it’s transforming homes in Greenwich, CT. 

At Phoenix Audio Video, we're made up of technicians, system designers, engineers, and project managers, all passionate about the latest technology that enhances the daily lives of our clients. Smart home automation integrates and controls all of the systems in your Fairfield County, CT, home, including lighting, climate, security, and entertainment.

As you can imagine, sharing the remarkable upgrades in the world of entertainment is both exciting and overwhelming. So much to choose from! A few of the many possibilities include designated home theaters, media rooms, outdoor entertainment, and living rooms that become ready for movie night with one touch of a button.

All of these require TV displays that deliver crystal-clear images in high definition. So, in honor of this technology that entertains and captivates us, we thought we'd look at the new TV lineups in 2022.

In addition to smart lighting, motorized shades are often our client's first introduction to the world of home automation. Imagine waking to whisper-quiet shades rising along with the first rays of the sun and lowering when evening descends, creating a sense of privacy. Or, when it’s time to watch a movie or head to bed, your blackout shades descend, creating the ultimate in darkness. This, and so much more, is possible with automated shades and lighting.

At Phoenix Audio Video, we specialize in integrating smart home automation that defines beauty and ease of living. To accomplish this, we partner with best-in-class brands that stay on the cutting-edge of smart technology. In the world of motorized shades, that brand is Lutron. They set the mark in 2017 when they came out with Lutron Palladiom shades. Then, in 2021, they raised the bar with a wire-free version. 

Let’s explore what these shades offer and why they’re so popular with homeowners in Westport, CT.

Have you considered adding an outdoor entertainment area? Or, perhaps, you’d like to create an outdoor oasis, a place to relax around the fire pit and pool with friends and family, enjoy al fresco dining, or lay back in a hammock under the stars. 

Beautifully designed landscape lighting can help create this retreat and extend your living space, producing a space to enjoy long after sunset. At Phoenix Audio Video, we partner with industry leaders that define cutting-edge technology. In the world of landscape lighting, that brand is Coastal Source.