Create a Versatile Media Room with Home Theater-Level AV 

Do you crave the ultra-wide screen, surround sound, and cinematic experience that a home theater provides—but aren’t sure if you have room for a home theater? Or maybe you do have the space yet wonder how often you’ll use a room with only a screen and seating. 

There’s a happy medium between dedicated home theaters and a living room setup, and that’s the media room. Perhaps a media room is a better fit for your Highland Park, TX home. You can still enjoy the high-quality audio and video setup you’d find in a home theater installation, but with more flexibility for other activities. 

Below we’ll share how you can create a multipurpose media room and what equipment to include. And to learn more about the world of home theaters, subscribe to our monthly newsletter here! 

Get the Most of Your Wireless Connection with a Home Network Upgrade 

It’s the 2020s—so why do so many people still live with unreliable and hard-to-reach Wi-Fi? 

If you frequently find that webpages won’t load, video calls freeze, and you use any type of streaming service—it may be time for a network upgrade. There are real solutions that can help your Wi-Fi beyond restarting the router and hoping for the best. 

Below, we’ll share our tried-and-true tactics to bring strong and speedy Wi-Fi to homeowners across the Prosper, TX area. And if you find you could use a home network installation? You can contact us here to get started! 

Ready to Launch Your Podcast— or Take It to the Next Level? 

Podcasts are the new frontier in content creation. And with a podcast, you can share your expertise with the world—or connect with peers in your industry. You’ll put you and your business’s name out there for listeners to connect with weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. 

In the past, you may have started a blog or written a book to expand your audience. But through a podcast, you’ll become an integral part of listeners’ daily lives as they tune in while they commute, exercise, or make dinner. 

Whether you’re a creative agency or a tech company, your business can expand into podcasting with a state-of-the-art podcast studio setup. But while anyone can record themselves, you’ll need the right technology and sound treatments for an audio quality that inspires listeners to return.

Read on to discover how a podcast studio can help you as a leader. We’re an audio-video integrator based in the Frisco, TX area, and you can get in touch with Texadia Systems here. 

Build an Effective UC Strategy to Bring Your Business Together

If you manage a company that spans multiple departments, floors, buildings, and even cities, you need a simple way to keep everyone connected. And if there’s remote staff working alongside in-person teams, work flows smoother when communication is consolidated into one place. 

That’s what unified communications do best! A unified communications (UC) system provides seamless connections between internal and external channels. How? 

We’ll share all you need to know about unified communication solutions to help your Dallas, TX business make the most of each day. And to learn more about commercial solutions, subscribe to our monthly newsletter for workplace technology tips and ideas. 

The Benefits of Hiring a Design-Build Integration Firm

If your business needs an AV technology upgrade, there are typically two routes you can take. You could hire an AV consulting firm to design a system that they’ll put up for bid to installation firms. Or you can call up an AV integration firm that will both design and install the technology. 

Some folks may tell you that it’s best to split the work between two experts. Let one firm handle the design, and another do the installation. But we believe there’s real value to working with a design-build integration firm that does both jobs. 

Whether you need a conference room audio-video system or digital signage across your business, read on to see why hiring an AV integration firm is the smartest choice for your Fort Worth, TX company. And to learn more about commercial AV possibilities, subscribe to our monthly newsletter here. 

Managing Your Home Has Never Been Easier 

A smart home system like Savant has the power to consolidate all your home’s technologies into one platform. Just like our smartphones can call, text, navigate GPS, and search the web, automation includes all of your house’s subsystems under one umbrella. You can access lighting, audio, video, security, HVAC, and more from one intelligent controller.

If you’re curious about home automation, Savant has been one of the leading names in the industry since 2005. But what does smart home living really look like? And what will your daily routine be like with a Savant home automation system in Dallas? 

Until you’ve seen Savant in action, it’s hard to fully grasp what an automated home is like. But as a Savant dealer based in the Plano, TX, area, we’ll share what you can expect with a new smart home system.  

To learn even more about automation, AV, and security, you can subscribe to our monthly newsletter here. Read on for the benefits of a Savant smart system!

Find the Best Cameras for 24/7 Peace of Mind 

There’s lots of advice out there about home security cameras: Don’t install cameras too low to the ground. Make sure you cover all entrances and corners of the house. Set up enough cameras for different viewing angles. 

But what types of security cameras should you use at home? Not all cameras are built alike, and the ones you choose could affect your system’s performance.

Read on to learn the strengths of various camera types to help decide which are best for your smart security system. We’re a home technology installer based in the University Park, TX area, and if you’d like to learn more, subscribe to our monthly newsletter here. 

Bring Music, Podcasts, & More to Every Corner of Your Home 

If you’re a music enthusiast, whole-home audio is the ultimate way to enjoy high-fidelity sound. With playlists and albums flowing through every room of your house, you’ll live with subtle background music from morning till night. And if you need a break from music? Listen along to the morning news as you make breakfast or listen to an audiobook while tidying up after work.

Whole-home audio isn’t limited to just the house, either. You can extend your speaker system outdoors, too, with durable weatherproof speakers. 

If you’re wondering how whole-home audio works and what the benefits may be, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading to discover how multi-room speakers will enhance your Highland Park, TX home. And if you’d like to learn more about audio-video solutions, subscribe to our monthly newsletter here. 

Bring Your Commercial Skills to Residential Projects—and Vice Versa 

If a prominent business is looking for an integrator to work with, they’ll want to hire an expert. Some think a business owner might overlook the technology integrator that does “resimercial” – that is, residential and commercial – installations, and instead choose a firm that specializes in commercial. Similarly, someone building a five-million-dollar house may be looking specifically for a residential installer. 

But we’re here to demonstrate that AV integrators who work in both commercial and residential spaces have unique strengths that make them just as, if not more, valuable than specialized firms. 

If you’re a technology integrator, you may feel pressure to choose between commercial or residential work. Here’s how you can leverage your experience in both to show clients your capabilities. As an AV integrator who works in both commercial and residential fields in the Dallas, TX, area, we’ll share our insights below. You can learn more by subscribing to our monthly newsletter too! 

Make Your Office More Private and Increase Focus and Productivity

It’s hard to ‘get in the zone’ at work when distracting phone calls and conversations surround your desk or office. Recently, many people have said they prefer working from home for this very reason, while others (who probably have busier households) find working remotely too distracting.

Nevertheless, in your office, you want your staff to feel comfortable and empowered to get their work done. No one likes feeling like they have no privacy while in meetings or that they can’t answer a phone call without the entire department listening in. On the flip side, those same coworkers perhaps don’t want to eavesdrop and would rather finish their work by five. 

The cure for incessant disruptions and noises? Sound masking. But what is sound masking? Many people think it’s something that it’s not—and end up installing solutions that do little to help. 

As a commercial integrator based in the Frisco, TX area, we’re here to break down those myths and share what will actually help your business. And to learn more about corporate technology solutions, subscribe to our monthly newsletter here.

Make Your Meetings More Efficient, Engaging & Quicker to Start

Until you’ve used Crestron conferencing technology, you’ve never seen how sophisticated and streamlined presentations can be. A Crestron system unifies all of your devices under one network, making it seamless to switch who’s presenting, bring remote staff into a call, and even adjust the way the lighting looks.

Crestron isn’t something that can be picked up from the store or ordered online. It requires an experienced, certified Crestron dealer to program and install solutions that cater to your business’s needs.

Read on to imagine how Crestron can enhance your Dallas, TX business. And to keep up to date on commercial automation, subscribe to our monthly newsletter here. 

Make Business Operations Simpler & Safer with Contactless Tech 

Hands-free technology is the new frontier of modern business. For many people, health and wellness are at the forefront of their minds, as they look for ways to reduce contact among large groups of people. Others love the ease and convenience that contactless technology can provide staff, clients, and customers. 

If you’re a business owner looking to revitalize the way you run your company, explore touchless technology below. At Texadia Systems, we install hands-free smart solutions in businesses across the Plano, TX area. You can learn more with us each month in our free newsletter. Subscribe here! 

Josh.ai, the Voice Assistant Built for Home Automation 

Voice control is fun and handy—until your voice assistant responds, “Sorry, I didn’t get that.” You repeat yourself louder, and it still doesn’t understand. You may then think, Ugh, I’ll just go turn off the lights myself. 

And then there’s the privacy issue. One minute, you’re talking to your spouse about how you need new sunglasses, and the next minute, ads for sunglasses start popping up while you browse the internet. Creepy! 

If only there were a voice assistant that clearly understood you and didn’t spy on your conversations…Well, actually, there is! 

Josh.ai is a relative newcomer in the voice control world, but it’s making a great name for itself. Josh was created specifically for home automation and can seamlessly respond to your natural speech patterns, performing tasks like turning on lights, closing shades, playing music, queueing up a TV show, and locking doors. 

Read on to discover what makes Josh.ai the cleverest voice assistant for your home automation system. And to learn more about smart technology for your Highland Park, TX home, subscribe to our free monthly newsletter. 

Protect Your Electronics with Surge Protection & Power Conditioned Outputs 

If you’ve invested in a luxury home theater, smart home technology, and other electronics, you want them to last forever. So, there’s nothing worse than, after a year or so, watching your devices lose steam and start to malfunction. You might wonder, Do manufacturers purposefully make equipment quit so soon? 

While not all technology is made equal, high-end brands like Control4, Crestron, Savant, Klipsch, and Sony, for example, should last. It may not be your equipment causing problems, but instead, your power. 

How can electricity cause issues? Well, there’s such a thing as ‘clean’ and ‘dirty’ power, and if you’re experiencing surges and noise, it could be damaging your technology. 

Luckily, power management solutions can significantly extend your devices’ lifespans. Below, we share tried-and-true solutions that we can apply to your McKinney, TX home. And if you’d like to learn more about home technology, sign up for our monthly newsletter here!

Love Music? Upgrade Your Audio Experience with These Essential Technologies 

Audiophile (noun): a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about equipment for playing recorded sound, and it's quality. –Cambridge English Dictionary 

Does that sound like you? If you’re a music enthusiast who collects vinyl, streams lossless audio files, and can tell the difference between low and high-end speakers, then you deserve a superior sound system. 

If you’re currently only using a small Bluetooth speaker or old stereo, then it’s time for an upgrade. With the right two-channel audio equipment, you’ll enjoy music like never before in your Frisco, TX home. 

Read on to discover the three things all audiophiles need in their high-end audio systems. And to learn more about AV solutions, subscribe to our free monthly newsletter here. 

Make the Best Decision for Your Company’s Communication Technology

Unified communications (UC) help businesses of all sizes boost collaboration and productivity while eliminating confusing communication systems. With unified communications as a service (UCaaS), your company’s phones, email, file sharing, teleconferencing, desktop sharing, chat, and much more can be integrated into one platform across all devices. 

The most effective UC implementations are hosted, cloud-based platforms that are easy to manage. However, not all approaches to UC are the same, and neither are all UC providers. 

To ensure you’re working with the best UCaaS company for your McKinney, TX business, ask your potential provider the following three questions. And if you’d like to learn more about unified communication solutions and commercial AV, you can sign up for our free monthly newsletter here. 

Lighting Control Is Not a Passing Office Trend. Here’s Why It’s Here to Stay. 

As businesses return to the office, we’ve seen many new workplace trends emerge, like open floor plans and ‘hot-desking.’ Whether these office designs will stick, it’s too soon to tell. But there’s one development we’re confident will become a permanent staple: smart lighting control. 

Lighting control systems can automate both smart LED bulbs and motorized shades. Your office lights can gradually brighten and dim, then turn off on their own when the office is vacant. And during the hottest times of day, shades can silently lower to reduce glare and keep rooms cool.

You may be thinking, ‘But we get by fine already without smart lighting and shades. Why would we need that?’

Motorized blinds and intelligent lighting actually provide numerous benefits, including saving time, energy, and creating a more positive workplace. Read on to see how automated lighting will benefit your Frisco, TX business, and contact Texadia Systems here to learn more. 

Your Guide to Structured Cabling (and Why It Matters)

What’s inside your office closet? If you have a stack of routers, switches, servers, and control systems with an endless tangle of wires, it may be time to invest in structured cabling. 

Structured cabling is an organized network of telecommunication cables with a clean, simple infrastructure. A professionally installed cabling system offers many benefits, including reliable technology performance. 

Read on to see how structured cabling will help your Dallas, TX business’s IT run more smoothly. And to learn more about commercial technology solutions, subscribe to our free monthly newsletter for tips and useful information. }

Discover the Many Ways You Can Use Your Whole-Home Sound System 

Multi-room audio is one of the most enjoyable and convenient ways to experience music. In just a press of a button, high-fidelity sound can flow through every room of your house—and outdoors too! So, whether you’re tidying up or hosting a party, whole-home speakers always liven up the mood. 

We often talk about selecting music for multi-room systems on your phone or tablet, skipping tracks, and choosing playlists. But whole-home sound systems aren’t limited to streaming services like Apple Music, Spotify, or Pandora. You can play much more on your multi-room speakers, like vinyl, the TV, radio, and more. 

Read on to see the potential for your multi-room speakers at home in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX. And to learn more about audio and technology solutions, subscribe to our free monthly newsletter here. 

Find the Best Solution for Your Texas Home Entertainment

Maybe you’re a film buff that follows film festivals and watches all the classics. Or perhaps you simply want better audio and video when you kick back at the end of the day. 

Either way, if you’re looking to upgrade your entertainment, you have a choice: a new home theater installation or a media room. Media rooms have gained popularity in recent years, but there’s always an appeal to the classic home theater. 

To help you decide, we’ll highlight the features and strengths of each room and what sets them apart. That way, we can help you construct the perfect entertainment space in your Prosper, TX home. You can also learn more in our blog here.