The CEDIA Expo Announces the Latest Award Winners

At Horner Networks, we are proud to have won several CE Pro Home of the Year Awards, from Best Wow Factor to Best Themed Theater. However, this year, as the winner of the Best Health & Wellness Project and the Best Specialty for the Mentor CARES project, we feel truly honored. This project was a labor of love. 

The CARES house in Mentor, Ohio, began as a shared vision to help children on the autism spectrum develop life skills and gain greater independence. Today, it is a reality. 

Here, we’ll explore the impact the home has had on students with autism and the technology we incorporated. 

Which Approach Results in the Best Swing

Golf simulators have come a long way since entering the market as indoor driving ranges. Today, with integrated technology that includes smart sensors, cameras, and simulator software, these advanced systems create a virtual environment, providing immersive, lifelike golfing experiences. With features like swing path analysis, shot accuracy tracking, and customizable course conditions, many players are wondering whether simulators can replace the need for a live coach. 

Here, we’ll explore how today’s golf simulators stack up against traditional coaching methods, what they do well, where they fall short, and how you can use both together for the best results.  

Lighting Techniques That Elevate Architecture, Set the Mood, & Add Real Value

Ever step into a home, or even a restaurant or store, that stops you in your tracks? Maybe it’s a warm glow spilling down a stone wall or the way the artwork catches your eye from across the room. It’s hard to pin down at first, but more often than not, the “wow” factor you’re experiencing comes down to lighting.

Now think about the opposite. You’ve probably walked into large, expensive homes that feel cold and sterile, as if it would be uncomfortable to live there. The architecture and size might be impressive, but the ambiance falls flat. 

Here’s the difference: in luxury homes, lighting is architectural. It’s atmospheric. And when it’s done right, it becomes part of the design, not just a switch on the wall.

So how do high-end homeowners across Greater Cleveland use lighting to elevate their spaces? Let’s break down a few key techniques we regularly design and install at Horner Networks.

Explore Whole-Home Audio, Motorized Shades, Smart TVs, and More

Home automation provides extreme convenience and ease, an incomparable luxury lifestyle. It encompasses much, if not all, of a home’s systems, including lighting, climate control, security, automated window coverings, and home entertainment. 

At Horner Networks, we’ve been helping our customers enjoy the magic of smart home living for over 20 years. We find that, for those just entering the sphere of automated technology, the nearly limitless options can feel overwhelming. Choice paralysis sets in, and you find yourself sitting on the sidelines for another year, wondering what life is like in a smart home.

That’s where we come in.

We’re not here to sell you all the bells and whistles and the technology you may not need. We’re here to help you realize the possibilities and the solutions that would make the biggest difference in your life. 

To that end, we’ve decided to share the five most common questions we get from our customers. We hope they’ll help you ease any uncertainty and provide you with the information you need to experience the wonders of home automation.