While many of the younger people may not remember, there was a time when you had to walk up to your TV to change the channel. When remotes entered the scene, channel surfing became all the rage, undoubtedly leading to many disgruntled home fronts. It also led to unprecedented convenience. 

There will come a time when homeowners will look at their smart home in much the same way. They'll wonder how they ever lived without it and why they didn't embrace it sooner. Such is the way with technology.

At Encore Audio Video, we partner with Control4, the industry leader in home automation. Let's explore a few of the benefits and features inherent in living in a Control4 smart home in Portland, WA.

Some homeowners see the latest techno gadget while out shopping and think, “I want that!” While there’s nothing wrong with wanting to introduce your Portland, WA, home to smart home technologies, having a strategic plan is beneficial. 

Avoid the pitfalls of do-it-yourself (DIY) by partnering with a home automation company like Encore Audio Video! We walk our clients through the process, from helping you determine the best smart home solutions to suit your unique lifestyle to designing, installing, and supporting your new systems so they work seamlessly for you day in and day out. 

Read below to discover three reasons why a home automation company is the best partner for integrating smart home solutions onto your property.

Your home is your oasis from the rest of the world, and it should be where you can relax and take your mind off stress. To make your property in the Vancouver, WA, area a true hub of stress-free living, you should look at your home entertainment. 

With the help of a media room designer like Encore Audio Video, you can transform how you spend your downtime! Continue reading to discover more about the process of working with a professional audio/video team. 

A custom home theater is the pinnacle of home entertainment. They can provide a cinematic watching experience that rivals even the most advanced public movie theaters. You might think a home theater is made up of only audio and video solutions, and while those are important, you can integrate many smart technologies into your theater. Other smart solutions help provide a truly luxurious watching experience. Here are five smart technologies you should consider including in your home theater installation in Oswego, WA.