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Articles on smart home technology from our team in Houston.
Notes on lighting, shading, audio, automation and the homes we work on. For in-depth answers, see our guides.
2026
- October 19, 2026Ketra Lighting: Light That Follows the DayWhat Ketra lighting is, how its tunable white light and natural dimming work, how it pairs with Lutron HomeWorks, and where it makes the biggest difference in a Houston home.
- October 19, 2026Lutron HomeWorks: Whole-Home Lighting and Shading for Larger HomesWhat Lutron HomeWorks is, how it differs from simpler lighting systems, how it brings lighting, shades and Ketra together, and why it suits larger Houston homes.
- October 19, 2026Savant Power: Smarter Energy and Backup Power for Houston HomesHow the Savant Power System brings circuit-level control, energy monitoring, and solar, battery and generator management into the Savant app, and why it matters in Houston.
2020
- August 7, 2020Learn How Unlimited Integration Can Deliver a Custom Security System
- August 7, 2020Lighting Can Transform Your Home – Inside & Out
- August 5, 2020Elevate the Bar: Experience McIntosh in Your Home
- July 20, 2020Expand Smart Home Systems to the Great Outdoors
- July 9, 2020Top 3 Essentials for Your Home Theater Design Project
- July 2, 2020Why Choose Lutron Motorized Shades for Your Home?
- June 29, 2020Beat the Heat This Summer with a Smart Home Installation
- June 24, 2020Product Spotlight: Lutron Motorized Shades
- June 19, 2020Bowers & Wilkins Speakers: Why You Need Them in Your Home
- May 16, 2020Bring Music to Every Corner of Your Home with a Sonos Sound System
- May 15, 2020How Can a Lighting Design Company Enhance Your Houston-Area Projects?
- May 8, 2020Elevate Your Home’s Audio System with McIntosh Solutions
- April 28, 2020Top Reasons You Need a Smart Home Lighting System
- April 16, 2020Why You Need a Custom Security System for Your River Oaks Home
- April 10, 20204 Benefits of Home Automation and Connected Technology
- April 2, 2020Stream Music to Any Room of Your Home
- March 20, 20203 Mistakes to Avoid When Designing Your Custom Home Theater
- March 11, 2020Top 5 Ways a Smart Home Installation Company Can Improve Your Home
- February 20, 2020Allow Lutron Motorized Shades to Let Sunlight into Your Texas Home
- February 17, 2020Why Are Smart Home Lighting Systems Becoming So Popular?
- February 14, 2020Brand Spotlight: Great Audio from Bowers & Wilkins Speakers
- February 2, 2020A Custom Security System Is the Best Security Solution
- February 2, 2020Experience Life with a Whole-Home Sound System
- January 30, 20203 Ways Home Automation Brings Convenience to Your Life
2019
- December 30, 20193 Ways a Lighting Design Company Can Improve Your Home
- December 16, 2019Don’t Forget This Important Home Theater Design Consideration
- December 5, 2019Unlimited Integration Is Your Houston-Area McIntosh Dealer
- November 26, 2019Product Spotlight: The NEEO Remote from Control4
- November 19, 2019Preparing for Guests: Your Holiday Home Network Checklist
- November 12, 2019Holiday Magic Is Possible with Your Local Home Automation Company
- November 1, 2019Ready Your Conference Room for the Future: 2020 and Beyond
- October 29, 2019Control Your Audio/Video Distribution with Savant!
- October 24, 20194 Rooms You Can Improve with Control4 Smart Home Automation
- October 4, 2019Wondering If You Should Invest in Home Networking Services?
- September 24, 2019High-End Audio Spotlight from CEDIA 2019
- September 24, 20193 Ways Lutron Lighting Control Provides Smart Options for Your Home
- August 18, 2019Enjoy High-End Audio That Looks and Sounds Spectacular
- August 18, 2019Control4 OS 3 Starter Guide: Your Smart Home’s Companion Blog
- August 18, 2019Developing an MDU or Apartment Building? Home Automation Helps.
- July 11, 2019When Is the Best Time to Install an Outdoor Audio System?
- July 9, 20195 Reasons to Work with a Professional Home Automation Company
- July 6, 2019How Can Lighting Control Boost Your Property Value?
- June 20, 2019What Are the Benefits of Professional Home Networking Services?
- June 13, 2019Maximize Your High-End Audio with a Dedicated Listening Room
- June 6, 20195 Outstanding OS 3 Features for Your Control4 Smart Home
- May 31, 20193 of the Newest Home Automation Features from Savant
- May 29, 20193 Simple Tricks to Maximize Your High-End Audio
- May 24, 2019Outdoor Audio Installation: A Few Factors to Consider
- May 13, 2019How Can a Strong Network Benefit Your Outdoor Spaces?
- May 1, 2019How Automated Conference Rooms Can Help Your Office’s Productivity
- April 20, 2019New to Home Automation? Build a Smart Room with Control4!
- April 17, 2019Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Multi-Room Audio System?
- March 26, 2019What Is the Best Lutron Lighting Control System for Your Home?
- March 18, 2019How Can a Home Automation Company Improve Your Smart Home Design?
- February 18, 20194 Awesome Ways to Enjoy Your Outdoor Audio This Spring
- February 13, 2019How Automated Conference Room Scheduling Sets You Up for Success
- February 6, 2019Connect Your Whole Smart Home with Control4!
- January 30, 2019Builders: Why Hire a Home Automation Company for Your Projects?
- January 25, 2019Jazz Up Your Outdoor Spaces with Savant Home Automation!
- January 19, 2019Want High-End Audio? You Need to Look Beyond Your Speakers.
2018
- December 27, 2018What You Need to Know When Building a Multi-Room Audio System
- December 17, 20184 Signs Your Home Network Isn’t Robust Enough
- December 10, 2018Lutron Lighting Control: For Both New and Old Homes
- November 20, 2018Why Should You Automate Your Conference Room?
- November 14, 2018Can Your Network Handle the Needs of a Smart Home?
- November 7, 2018Why We Love Control4 for Texas Smart Homes
- October 31, 2018Do You Love Music? Consider High-End Audio for Your Home.
- October 26, 2018Stealth Acoustics Invisible Speakers: Perfect for Multi-Room Audio
- October 19, 2018The Best Features of a Savant Home Automation System
- September 27, 2018How You Can Enjoy a Seamless Outdoor Audio Installation
- September 15, 2018Ketra and Lutron Lighting Control: Natural Indoor Lighting for Your Home
- September 11, 2018The Unlimited Integration Difference: What You Need to Know