Your TV and Sound System Need to be Weather-Resistant

Outdoor entertainment spaces have become a hallmark of luxury design, but they also come with a few expensive mistakes if the right team isn’t handling the design. Even the most polished interiors-first approach can miss the realities of outdoor performance, where sunlight, moisture, airflow, and sound dispersion behave differently than they do indoors. The result is often a beautiful space that underperforms the moment the TV turns on or the music starts up.

The most common mistake is using a regular indoor TV in a shaded patio or covered porch. It may seem safe enough, especially if the screen is out of direct sunlight, but outdoor conditions create problems that indoor displays were never designed to handle. 

Keep reading to uncover the top four outdoor AV mistakes even experienced designers often overlook.

Learn Why Video Walls are the New Standard for Luxury Estates

There’s something new on the horizon for home entertainment, and that’s the video wall. In media rooms and home theaters, a typical screen can look diminutive against high ceilings or wide-open floor plans, but video walls are a fusion of art and utility, transforming a living space into a high-performance entertainment space, an art space, or whatever you can imagine! 

Keep reading to learn more about them!

Never Let Your Outdoor Spaces Go to Waste With the Right Technology

During the spring, Ohio really hits its stride. The snow is finally melting, the temperature is rising, and the beautiful blue skyline awaits. It’s the perfect environment to sit on the patio with great drinks and better company. That is, until the technology gets in the way. 

The Bluetooth speakers are somehow simultaneously too loud and not loud enough. It’s impossible to make out the image on the screen when the sun is at its peak. And when the sun sets, the encroaching shadows make everyone want to move back inside. 

It doesn’t have to be that way. It’s time to give that perfect evening the stage it deserves with fully integrated outdoor living spaces that are fun, comfortable, and safe. 

Uncover the Power of Proactive & Intuitive Surveillance 

Gone are the days when security cameras just served as passive observers and deterrents. They’ve been replaced by cameras that notify you of any movement. But how can you be confident that your home is secure at all times without falling victim to notification fatigue, which alerts you every time a breeze or a pet passes your camera? There’s a balance between passive and overwhelming, and it comes in the form of smart analytics. 

Security cameras with smart analytics distinguish between people, vehicles, and animals. They’re a digital guard of your premises and better discern between natural movement and threats. We partner with Luma surveillance to provide our clients with cutting-edge technology that blends into the fabric of their homes and lifestyles.