The 4 Color Experiences of Light
Stop settling for ‘Grey Dim.’ Of all the categories we support, none has evolved as rapidly over the last few years as lighting. Historically, us “tech guys” handled the control systems, while the fixtures themselves were left to electricians and interior designers. Behavior was predictable: lights dimmed when you needed them to, and all was […]
Why We Use Alarm.com
Reliable most of the time isn’t an option. Here is why we moved beyond DIY security. In the world of smart security and surveillance, there’s a massive divide between “bought on Amazon” and professional-grade systems. While many people start with consumer options like Ring or Nest, we’ve found they often fall short when it comes […]
Documentation, Communication, and Construction
This Tony Tech Talk is part 2 of our three part video and newsletter series that explores the client journey from discovery to construction to final installation. Today, we are taking a closer look at the construction phase. Once you approve the scope of work, we move into document creation and construction. Our team builds […]
Using Technology to Design Technology Systems
This month’s “Tony Tech Talk” kicks off a three-part video and newsletter series that explores what you, as our client, can expect throughout our project process—from design to construction to final installation. Good design is the foundation of a well-run project. A few years ago, a typical technology design consultation involved a meeting, a yellow […]
Why We Use Lutron
Between Bruce, Seth, and I, we have around 60 years of combined experience in lighting controls. We’ve witnessed numerous trends, transitions, and unsuccessful experiments over the years. While some other companies (we won’t name names) often made us feel like we were beta testing their latest products, Lutron has remained remarkably consistent. They remain the […]
5 Ways to Hide a TV
In terms of looking pretty in a living room, TV’s have come a long way over the years. The giant tube TVs of yesteryear have been phased out with slick, thin, and stylish displays. Unfortunately, when the TV is turned off, you are still stuck with a black glass rectangle on your wall. That’s where […]
BBQs, Pool Parties, and Smarter Outdoor Living
Your outdoor space really comes alive this time of year. It’s widely understood that Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, which means BBQs, pool parties, and backyard movie nights are top of mind. In the spirit of summer, we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite technology upgrades for outdoor living. […]
Why We Use Crestron
At Current Home Technologies, we’ve worked with nearly every smart home platform over the years, but when a home truly needs automation, we proudly lead with Crestron. Crestron unifies your lighting, shades, audio, video, security, and more into one seamless, intuitive system, all controlled from a single app or touchscreen. Whether you’re outfitting a theater, […]