What Does Your Ideal Home Theater Look Like?

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Even though movie theaters are closed, you can still capture the cinematic magic in a dedicated home theater

The movie theater industry is experiencing a crisis right now. Many commercial theaters are still closed, and no chain has offered a detailed plan for reopening safely in the future. Earlier this year, AMC (the country’s largest theater chain) announced it was on the verge of bankruptcy. The uncertainty and fear surrounding going out to the movies during a pandemic have opened a space where at-home entertainment with home theaters can thrive. 

The beauty of a custom home theater is that it can be whatever you want it to be — our team will design and install the ideal home theater setup with your preferences and lifestyle in mind. You’ll have complete control over every aspect of your environment and entertainment to make the experience yours.

Keep reading to envision the perfect setup in your dedicated cinema.

 

Why Motorized Shades Are Worth the Investment for Your Home

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Motorized shades are more than just home décor — they protect your valuables, insulate your home and enable better lighting control

One common misconception about motorized shades is that they’re just a luxury item — if you already have manual curtains or blinds, why bother with automated window treatments? But the truth is that motorized shades give you complete, effortless control over the lighting and sunlight in your home. They’re easier to use than manual shades and more energy-efficient too.

We can think of many reasons why window treatments are worth installing in your home, especially if you choose high-quality brands like Crestron and Hartmann & Forbes. Keep reading to learn some of our favorites. 

 

Turn to Crestron for Your Home Office Video Conferencing Needs

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If you’re working from home, equip your home office with a robust video conferencing solution from Creston for better workplace communication 

Is working from home your new normal these days? As companies begin to offer more work-from-home opportunities to avoid overcrowding physical offices in the wake of the coronavirus, it may be time for you to start thinking about a permanent home office setup.

One crucial aspect of working from home is increased reliance on video conferencing solutions for communication. As a vital link between you and your colleagues, teleconferencing technology is a cornerstone in your home office. And lucky for you, Crestron Flex handily manages all your teleconferencing needs — plus so much more. Keep reading to learn more. 

Hire a Professional to Upgrade Your Home Network

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Our techs provide expert design, installation and support services to keep your home network up to speed

The coronavirus pandemic is permanently changing the ways we interact with the world. We’re spending less time in stores and more time shopping online. We’re spending less time in physical offices and more time videoconferencing colleagues from home. And we’re spending less time in movie theaters and more time at home consuming entertainment through Netflix and Hulu.

The common thread in all our new homebound activities is an increased reliance on our home networks. With the rise of smart technology and home automation to help keep us entertained and comfortable at home, we’re connecting more devices to our networks as well. Perhaps you buy a new laptop every few years, but when was the last time you upgraded the access networks and infrastructure solutions in your home?

At Walbrandt Technologies, we can overhaul your home network with a custom-built solution. Here are 2 services we recommend to start.