The Inherent Pitfalls in a DIY Smart Home

Walk into nearly any big-box store and you’ll find smart devices scattered throughout the aisles and in various departments. You might discover smart speakers in electronics, smart appliances in the kitchen aisles, and smart thermostats in the electrical department. 

How hard could it be to pick them up, install them yourself, and, voilà, you have a smart home for a fraction of the cost of a professional installation. Of course, you also have a mere fraction of a smart home. 

Here, we’ll explore the difference between DIY and professionally designed and installed smart homes—and why you should consider a professional installation. 

How Travelers Can Keep Their Homes Safe in Their Absence

It’s that time of year when many people find themselves packing their bags and heading out of town to visit family and friends as they celebrate the season of giving. Unfortunately, criminals are keenly aware of this activity and use it to their advantage by targeting unoccupied homes. The National Crime Victimization Survey found that larceny and robbery increase by about 20% every December. 

A standard precaution is setting lights on timers. However, because this act has become so common, thieves use the regularity of lights turning off and on as a sign that no one is home. 

There is a better way. It’s called smart lighting control. Here, we’ll explore the benefits it brings and how to ensure a home that appears occupied through the holidays and beyond. 

Discover the Power of Just Video Walls

There was a time when 4K HDR laser projectors and large handcrafted movie screens defined the luxury home theater. That, however, was before 2022. 

It was at this time, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, that a company bent on revolutionizing the home theater display began emerging. Their official announcement came in a press release on August 13, 2023, which declared, “Just Video Walls on a Mission to Disrupt the MicroLED Category with Non-Disruption.” Interesting.

As integrators, they had directly experienced the challenges inherent in MicroLED displays for home theaters. They also knew that there must be a better way to share this incredible technology with the world and knew it would one day play a significant role in the luxury home theater market. 

That day is here. 

At Prodigy AV, we partner with Just Video Walls to offer unparalleled visuals and a captivating atmosphere. 

Make Your Outdoor Space Work Year-Round

The Nashville heat won't last forever. Soon enough, Middle Tennessee's crisp fall air will arrive, and most homeowners will retreat indoors until spring, but you don't have to.

The right technology and planning lets you extend your patio season well into the cooler months. Smart outdoor heating paired with automated shading creates microclimates by blocking cold winds, capturing warming sunlight, and providing consistent heat when temperatures drop. 

Your outdoor space becomes as comfortable as your living room, no matter what the thermometer says.