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Bring Multiple Levels to Your Home Cinema

When you walk into most movie theaters, you’ll find yourself either looking up or down at many levels of seating. And wherever you sit, from the front to the back, the elevation means no one can obscure your view—even if they’re wearing a tall hat!

The same can be true for your home theater. If you plan on installing more than one row of theater seating, an elevated platform is essential for comfortable viewing.

As a home theater designer in the Brentwood, TN area, we install platforms that rival any commercial theater. Learn more about seating risers and platforms to see if you’d benefit from them in your home cinema!

Alarm.com Systems Can Do Much More Than Security 

Most people know (or can guess) that Alarm.com is a home security brand. Its solutions include alarms, surveillance cameras, and mobile alerts—but that’s not all. 

An Alarm.com system can be used for much more than its security features. Of course, a home security installation is an invaluable addition to your Nashville, TN home and will keep your family protected 24/7. But how else can you use Alarm.com? 

Read on to discover four lesser-known features from Alarm.com! 

Discover the Control4 Way of Life

Are you interested in bringing whole-home automation to your Nashville, TN life? There are many smart systems to choose from, but at Symspire, our preferred manufacturer is Control4.

Control4 is a smart home controller that collectively manages and automates all your home’s subsystems. From audio speakers to lighting to even pool controls, you can control it all from the Control4 system—even if you’re miles away from home.

Sounds promising, right? Still, many people ask us if Control4 home automation is “worth it.” This blog will compare what life is like with Control4—and without it. Then you can be the judge!

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.