Back to School is a crazy hectic time. If you have the right tools, you will be more successful right off the bat! While preparations are in full swing, some of this process involves purchasing school supplies and maybe new clothes or uniforms, but let’s not overlook the space at home where students spend countless hours on homework and studying. Many smart home devices can help you be more successful with your back to school routine. These smart products can add an extra level of comfort, convenience, and advanced functionality to a student's life. Smart devices can also aid busy or working parents who want to know their kids are safe while monitoring their activities through remote access.

With the summer warm weather upon us, homeowners want to spend time outdoors enjoying their patios and decks. If you want to enjoy outdoor entertaining, there are some important things to remember with TV’s. Can you just put an indoor TV outside? Or do you need a specific Outdoor TV? Read more to find out!

Are you building a new home? Wondering what to prewire? And what about all the new wireless technology? Do you worry if it’s worth it to prewire? Whether you are building a home that you plan to partially automate or if your intention is to have a fully automated smart home, pre-wiring is a great way to build the infrastructure. While it is possible to go back in later and add the wiring for these things, it is so much easier to do it before the drywall goes up. No holes to cut, no wire to trace, and no mess to clean up later! Win, Win, Win!

The latest technology and smart home automation systems have revolutionized our living spaces and allowed us to move outside of just the four walls of our homes! Outdoor areas to enjoy year-round are much more than just a “back yard”. Landscape lighting, top-end audio by the pool, to outdoor kitchen areas that rival the finest restaurants.