Residential Tech Today

I would never call myself an “outdoorsy” person. I’m not much of a camper, and I have always preferred air-conditioned malls to humid hiking trails. But maintaining my lawn is an entirely different story. I’m not really a “gardener” either. But, what

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Brandon White is the director of new product development at Vanco, a supplier of home theater and low-voltage electronic accessories. In this issue, he writes about how he shares a mutual interest in AV technology with his father and his own son. A

SnapAV has released a major update to its OvrC remote management and monitoring platform, adding support for Pakedge products and hundreds of enhancements across all aspects of the platform that make it faster, easier to use, and provide critical inf

With people spending more time at home – conducting remote meetings and homeschooling – we’ve had quite a few clients bring us in to improve their home network and Wi-Fi. We’ve also had lots of requests to install streamers like Apple TV and Roku, so

As the new CEDIA website was being updated – including the new CEDIA Academy education platform – another project has been progressing: the revamping of CEDIA Certification. With the assistance of the CEDIA Certification Commission and the Technician

In these dog days of summer, it is more important than ever for AC units to function properly – especially where social distancing efforts make in-home repairs increasingly difficult. SmartAC.com has officially launched with $10 million in funding fo

During this year’s COVID-19 “safer-at-home” pandemic crisis, most of us have been looking for alternative sources of entertainment. Those who want to keep content flowing without monthly charges may want to consider free, over-the-air (OTA) digital t

Hi, I’m Jamie. I’m the co-founder and CEO of Integration Controls, a home automation company that provides entertainment, ambiance, comfort, and peace of mind. Since 2004, we have worked with homeowners to integrate technology into their homes so tha

Unless your backyard consists of several hundred acres of corn or a couple of dozen head of cattle, high on the list of things you probably think of when you gaze out your back door or patio window are the many opportunities for fun, relaxation, and

There wasn’t a chance to get back in shape before showing off your summer body this year. I don’t read the news, but for some reason gyms have been closed for the past few months. Because of this, instead of doing my usual 300 daily sit-ups and maint