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How to Own the Smart Home of Your Dreams

The online magazine Fast Company recently published an article titled ‘The Smart Home Is Failing as a Concept—Because It Sucks.’ In it, Jared Newman laments that smart home devices often do not work, saying, “Just this week…the two Alexa-connected blinds in my bedroom failed to roll down at their scheduled time.”

He continues, “The SmartThings lights in my bedroom don’t work with Apple’s Siri assistant, and my Tilt blinds only work with Alexa.” His devices aren’t compatible and integrated together—and that’s his first mistake.

DIY smart devices aren’t built for integration and compatibility. Running a collection of smart gadgets connected to a voice assistant is not a “smart home.” A truly automated home requires a professionally installed and hardwired system that runs on the same network. Sophisticated smart home controllers like Control4 are not found on Amazon or at Best Buy. But for the homeowner who’s serious about luxury living with smart technology, using anything less will only lead to headaches.

In this blog, we’ll share how working with a smart home company can deliver the quality smart home results you desire. And if you’re located in the Nashville, TN, area, you can find all the home automation solutions you need from Symspire.

Home Security Isn’t Just for Catching Crime

It’s a common misconception that home security systems are only for catching burglars and intruders. But that’s simply not true! You can use a smart security system to protect your home from all sorts of dangers and threats, from fires to floods to frozen pipes. 

If you often worry about your Brentwood, TN home and family inside, an Alarm.com home security installation can provide much-needed peace of mind. Below, we share how you can access fire alarms, gas detectors, water sensors, and more, all from your smartphone, tablet, or computer. 

We’ll Help You Decide Which Option Is Best for Your Home Theater Installation 

When most people think of a home theater, they probably imagine a projector and screen setup. After all, that’s what commercial movie theaters use. But according to CE Pro Magazine, only 35 percent of home theaters use projectors, with the remainder using displays instead. Specifically, 4K TV displays make up 59 percent of home cinema projects. Other screens include standard HD TVs, 8K TVs, and microLED panels. 

Which option is best for your Nashville, TN home? Ultimately, the choice comes down to your personal preference. But if you’re having trouble deciding, we’ll share the pros and cons of both projectors and TVs to help you make the best decision for your home theater installation. 

Make the Most of Your Home Entertainment & Daily Routines 

How do you currently enjoy music and TV in your Nashville home? Perhaps you own a portable speaker that you move around the house when inspiration strikes. Maybe you have a projector or smart TV in the home theater. 

But what do you do if you start a movie outside, and then want to continue it in the bedroom? How quickly can you assemble that? Can your music follow you from one end of the house to another? With a whole-home audio-video system, your favorite entertainment is more accessible than ever. 

As a home audio-video expert based in Nashville, TN, we design and install systems that suit anyone’s lifestyle. How can multi-room AV enhance your home? Read on for inspiration.