Home Theater
Everyone loves going to the movie theaters because they have the best surround sound, the big screen, the darkness and popcorn. There is something special seeing the lights dim and the movie starting. The mystery behind the movie magic will always be part of its charm. Today, we are armed with the latest technology that can bring the theater to your home.
STARTING NEW
You are starting from scratch on your home theater and you have blueprints. You are already one step ahead of the game. You will collaborate with a building contractor and create a custom home theater that fits your style and character of the rest of your property.
When building from the bottom up, you can plan ahead and include the wiring you’ll need for lighting, audio, video, shades, etc. before the walls are even built. You can even decide if you’d like to mount a retractable projector, cinema quality seats, or add extra sound dampening insulation.
STARTING OVER
Starting over with an existing garage, attic, basement, or side room will require a bit more creativity and time. You’ll have to look carefully at the room you have chosen to be your home theater. Understanding and optimizing your room’s existing acoustical characteristics will go the furthest toward creating an immersive environment. The placement of windows, walls and other furnishings will significantly impact the acoustics and operation of every component you choose.
Draw up plans to help avoid any construction challenges before you tear down or into your walls. You’ll want to confirm that the space has enough room to accommodate a 100-120” screen, the throw distance will match your projector to the screen, and can you make the space you chose completely dark when it’s time for the movie to start?
ELECTRONICS
Choosing the right electronic equipment will elevate your movie-watching experience. You don’t need to spend a fortune, but you want to make sure that the equipment you do purchase is going to last and sound great for years to come.
Audio
You’ll want to start by looking at the speakers and subwoofer options. Make a budget for all acoustical components you’ll need to gain a three-dimensional audio experience. Every cent spent on a great surround system will be worth it.
Depending on how you designed your theater room, you may have 5, 7, 9, or 11 speakers and one subwoofer. For a traditional Dolby Digital 5.1 you will need five speakers. You may want a in wall subwoofer that way it will not take up the floor space.
Visuals
By picking a home theater specialist you won’t have to worry if your projector and your screen will match up, the specialist should be able to figure that out for you. When it comes to the projector screen, you have two options; fixed and retractable. A fixed screen will help everyone’s eyes focus on the picture because they generally have a border around them.
Lighting is the last component. With either Crestron or Contro4’s smart lighting, your home theater’s functionality will be even better. You won’t have to get up to turn on or off the lights before or after your movie.
About the Author
Experience Audio Video has been serving Orange County and Area since 1999 for residential and commercial audio, video and security camera installation services. 5 Star Yelp Ratings, Thousands of Referrals, there is not a better choice than Brian Chappell and the Experience Audio Video Team (License #804783). One phone call and you will know right away the difference in working with Experience Audio Video vs. others in the area. Contact us now at 714-744-4455 or info@eav-inc.com for a Free Consultation.
Motorized Shades
With the intense summer heat can affect more than your outdoor activities. When you don’t have some type of shading installed on the windows on your home the sun can have an unfavorable impact on the indoor environment. If you don’t have some type of shading installed when the sunlight comes through the window it can drive up the temperature in the house.
There is also damage that can occur from the incoming UV rays. UV rays act as a natural bleaching agent. The natural lighting can cause your upholstery, flooring, and artwork to fade over time. The glare of the sunshine can also be hard on your eyes and health. You will notice it when you are trying to read, watch TV, or get a good night’s sleep.
Covering the window glass with shades, blinds or draperies is the obvious solution to the sun issue. You will actually need to use the window treatments that you install to realize their full benefits. A study from the U.S. Department of Energy states that at least 75% of window coverings remain in the same position on a daily basis. The reason is because adjusting each shade manually can be a terribly tedious exercise, especially if the windows are hard to reach.
MOTORIZED SHADES SAVE TIME AND MONEY
You can find motorized shades in a wide variety of styles to suit your home décor and the shape and size of your window. Most motorized shading systems can be integrated with smart home devices, like timers and sensors. Using the integrated shading system can leave you out of the equation as you won’t have to remember when to move the shades up or down.
For the ultimate shade control, you can invest in a compatible home automation system, like Crestron or Control4. That will allow you to sync the lights and thermostats with the movement of the window coverings. For example; when the shades are up during the day exposing the sunlight there is no need to use lamps or other artificial lighting.
A home automation system can switch all the lights off, close the shades and lock the doors just by pressing one button on your remote.
About the Author
Experience Audio Video has been serving Orange County and Area since 1999 for residential and commercial audio, video and security camera installation services. 5 Star Yelp Ratings, Thousands of Referrals, there is not a better choice than Brian Chappell and the Experience Audio Video Team (License #804783). One phone call and you will know right away the difference in working with Experience Audio Video vs. others in the area. Contact us now at 714-744-4455 or info@eav-inc.com for a Free Consultation.
Video Doorbells – Hikvision
In this final installment of video doorbells we will tell you about the Hikvision doorbell.
Hikvision doesn’t just sell security cameras, they now sell video doorbells as well. With a Hikvision doorbell you can answer your door and monitor your home from anywhere with the new 3MP video doorbell camera. You would be able to see, hear and speak with anyone at your door from your smartphone or tablet using the Hik-Connect app.
Hikvision’s doorbell camera comes with adjustable passive infrared motion-detection zones to focus on the most important areas around your door. When someone enters a pre-set motion-detection zone near your door, or when the doorbell is pressed, an alert will send a notification on your phone or tablet.
Hikvision’s doorbell camera has a wide field-of-view up to 180-degrees vertical, making it easy to see the entire area and visitors from head to toe. The doorbell camera comes with 3 different colored faceplates, black, gray and white.
Featuring live on-demand video streaming, two-way audio, built-in IR illumination for night vision up to 16 feet, and weather-resistant design, your home will be protected around-the-clock, day and night, rain or shine. With the Hik-Connect app you can have your video cameras and the video doorbell all on one app.
There are two ways to save or store the video recordings, either on a MicroSD card or Hikvision NVR. With the Hikvision video doorbell whether you are on vacation, away on business, or just too busy at home you will be able to answer your door from anywhere, at any time.
About the Author
Experience Audio Video has been serving Orange County and Area since 1999 for residential and commercial audio, video and security camera installation services. 5 Star Yelp Ratings, Thousands of Referrals, there is not a better choice than Brian Chappell and the Experience Audio Video Team (License #804783). One phone call and you will know right away the difference in working with Experience Audio Video vs. others in the area. Contact us now at 714-744-4455 or info@eav-inc.com for a Free Consultation.
Video Doorbells – Nest Hello
In this second installment of video doorbells we will tell you about the Nest Hello.
Nest doesn’t just have thermostats and cameras anymore. They have a video doorbell as well. Nest is a Google owned company. You want to do everything you can to protect your home from intruders and the first thing you should do is add a video doorbell.
The Nest Hello video doorbell combines the convenience of a video doorbell with the image quality and intelligence of a Nest Cam. The video doorbell has an HD camera and has a 160-degree view with a 4:3 aspect ratio designed to show people head to toe. The video saves to cloud so it is kept safe and private.
Nest Hello is a little different than other video doorbells. It can tell the difference between a person and a thing, then it will alert you, even if a visitor doesn’t ring the bell. It can also let you know if it spots a stranger or someone you know with Nest Aware.
Nest Hello requires a wired doorbell, chime and the right power transformer. If your house doesn’t have the existing doorbell wires or the right power transformer you can use the indoor power adapter.
About the Author
Experience Audio Video has been serving Orange County and Area since 1999 for residential and commercial audio, video and security camera installation services. 5 Star Yelp Ratings, Thousands of Referrals, there is not a better choice than Brian Chappell and the Experience Audio Video Team (License #804783). One phone call and you will know right away the difference in working with Experience Audio Video vs. others in the area. Contact us now at 714-744-4455 or info@eav-inc.com for a Free Consultation.
Video Doorbells - Ring
In the first installment of video doorbells we will tell you about the Ring doorbells.
There are a few different video doorbells that you can use at your home. Video doorbells take the place of a traditional doorbell and you can talk and see the person at your front door. A video doorbell will also record motion. Ring is a popular company that makes a few different types of video doorbells.
The Ring video doorbells:
VIDEO DOORBELL 2nd GENERATION
The ring video doorbell is an upgrade from the original video doorbell. It has 1080p HD video, better image quality in day and night modes, and updated motion zones. With a built-in rechargeable battery, you won’t have to worry about the battery dying.
VIDEO DOORBELL 3 AND 3 PLUS
You can see, hear and speak to visitors from anywhere with the video doorbell 3 and 3 plus. You can customize the motion settings to focus on key areas. The 3 and 3 plus have a more reliable connection due to enhanced Wi-Fi. They have 1080p HD video, live view and night vision. There are a few ways to power the video doorbell 3; rechargeable quick-release batteries or hardwired to an existing doorbell system.
VIDEO DOORBELL PRO
The Pro has a 1080p HD video and 160-degree field of view. Included in the box is also 4 interchangeable faceplates so you can match the finish of the Ring Pro to your front door and your style. This video doorbell works with Amazon Alexa. It will illuminate and send announcements to Echo devices when visitors press your doorbell button or when motion is detected. This doorbell has to be hardwired to have power.
VIDEO DOORBELL ELITE
The Elite is a professional-grade, flush-mount, hardwired doorbell. It also comes with 4 interchangeable faceplates so you can match the finish of the doorbell. The video is 1080p HD and 160-degree horizontal and 90-degree vertical field of view. The Elite also works with Amazon Alexa.
PEEPHOLE
With the peephole cam you can enjoy all the benefits of a video doorbell in a sleek, compact form that was designed for apartments with a compatible peephole. The peephole has knock detection, customizable privacy settings, 1080p HD video and two-way talk.
About the Author
Experience Audio Video has been serving Orange County and Area since 1999 for residential and commercial audio, video and security camera installation services. 5 Star Yelp Ratings, Thousands of Referrals, there is not a better choice than Brian Chappell and the Experience Audio Video Team (License #804783). One phone call and you will know right away the difference in working with Experience Audio Video vs. others in the area. Contact us now at 714-744-4455 or info@eav-inc.com for a Free Consultation.