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New Tech in 2025 that’s Transforming Smart Home Living

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Explore the Advancements in Home Entertainment, Lighting, and Audio

Technology is advancing rapidly, with progress surpassing almost any other period in history. In the realm of home automation and entertainment, our AV and automation specialists at Walbrandt Electric & Technology are dedicated to staying current with ongoing developments, providing our clients with the best solutions for their smart homes. 

Let’s explore a few standout new tech products in 2025 and how they're transforming homes in St. Louis, MO. 

Just in Time for the Holidays: Stunning Lighting Control Solutions

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Effortlessly Transition Your Home’s Lighting for Family Gatherings and Elegant Dinner Parties

As the holiday season approaches, creating the perfect atmosphere for parties and family gatherings goes far beyond décor and playlists. From the soft shimmer of candlelight to the brilliant colors of the season, lighting is what brings it all together. 

With smart lighting systems from WAC and Crestron, homeowners can create beautiful, customized environments that transition seamlessly from festive dinners to cozy evenings by the fire. And all it takes is the touch of a button or a voice command. 

Here, we’ll explore how these lighting control solutions can transform the mood, look, and feel of your St. Louis, MO, home, creating a stunning holiday ambiance that dazzles friends, family, and neighbors with the power of light.

Josh.ai: The Intelligent Voice Assistant Made for Smart Homes

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Enjoy Effortless, Hands-Free Smart Home Living 

Smart home living is defined by its ease and luxury. Press a button and the shades lower while the lights dim to a warm amber hue, and Enya’s ethereal voice drifts through your home in calm yet astounding clarity. Hard to imagine a more relaxing and effortless experience. 

Today, however, more homeowners are elevating that ease, taking it a step further through voice commands. So, which voice assistant are they turning to to manage their smart home affairs? 

There is one that stands apart, valued for both sophistication and privacy. Unlike mainstream options, it was built for the connected home—not as a gadget or an add-on, but as an invisible, intuitive part of your daily environment. 

It’s the smart voice assistant that learns as it obeys: Josh.ai

Here, we’ll explore this exceptional AI-enhanced assistant and how it’s transforming homes and lifestyles in St. Louis, MO. 

What’s So Special About Media Room Upgrades?

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Adding Entertainment Potential to Your St. Louis Clients’ Homes

The season for watching major sporting events is upon us, and in just a few short months, we’ll all be hosting gatherings around the holiday season. Media room upgrades have become a strategic enhancement that builders are incorporating, showing their clients they care and value reliable performance and elevated experiences. 

Below, you’ll discover what custom builders in the St. Louis market can offer their clients: polished entertainment spaces that deliver crystal-clear visuals, immersive sound, thoughtful acoustics, and simple control. Keep reading!