Conference Room AV for the Modern Workspace 

People like to complain about meetings—that they’re boring, too long and accomplish little. But meetings and conferences should be where your team sets goals, raises questions, and comes together to share their strengths toward a common objective. 

Every business owner likes to imagine that their company’s conference room will inspire hours of productivity with the walls and table covered in new ideas. But more often than not, teams aren’t focused, and the technology won’t cooperate. 

In today’s business landscape, you need conferencing technology that’s up to speed with both in-person and remote work. The best conference rooms use technology not only as a tool but to create the ideal work environment. 

As a commercial AV integrator based in the McKinney, TX, area, we help Texas businesses create collaborative and inspiring office spaces. Below, we’ll share how the right conference room AV and automation can help you make the most of your meetings. You can also learn more in our blog and monthly newsletter. 

Simplify Your Routine and Transform Your Home’s Appearance

We’ve all sat down for a movie and thought, “It’s too bright in here.” You stand up to turn off the lights, and next, you might say, “Now it’s too dark! We can’t see each other!” You turn on the hallway light and ask your family or friends if that now looks good. Finally, you can start the movie. 

These sorts of dilemmas happen all the time. But Lutron, the lighting control manufacturer, says no more to poor lighting. Light, both natural and artificial, is an essential component to cultivating an atmosphere at home. Lutron’s motorized shades and lighting solutions use smart home automation to make the most of your interior spaces. 

Below, we explain why Lutron’s smart lighting and shading is the only choice for the modern home. And to find Lutron in Fort Worth, TX, contact Texadia Systems here. 

The Next Generation of Wi-Fi Brings Faster Speeds & Less Crashes

Have you heard of Wi-Fi 6? If you’re like most people, you may have been unaware that there was even a Wi-Fi 5. 

Wi-Fi standards are always upgrading, and each new version has its own name. Until recently, wireless standards were referred to by their technical name, like 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5). The latest version, 802.11ax, is also known as Wi-Fi 6. It’s the speediest Wi-Fi standard available on the market, letting more devices communicate simultaneously. If you’re tired of slow and unreliable internet, it might be time to trade in your router for Wi-Fi 6. 

But what is better about Wi-Fi 6? Is it worth the upgrade? We’ll share what Wi-Fi 6 can provide your home below. And if you’re curious about a home network installation in the Southlake, TX area, contact Texadia Systems here. 

Make Sure You’re Getting the Smart Home Experience You Deserve

So, you’re ready for a smart home system. You’ve done your research, estimated a budget, and now you’ve landed on Control4, one of the world’s leading home automation brands. Congratulations! You’re in good company, as over 400,000households worldwide choose Control4 for their smart systems. 

To install Control4, you’ll need to partner with a certified professional who will wire and program your system. But before you call up any local business, you need to ensure you’re hiring the best Control4 dealer. Your integrator’s experience and knowledge will make or break a Control4 installation. You need someone who’s responsive, pays attention to your needs, and most of all –knows what they’re doing. 

When you contact a Control4 dealer, be sure to ask the three questions below to achieve the best smart system possible.

Texadia Systems is Dallas/Fort Worth’s premier Control4 dealer and the highest-ranked Control4 Diamond Dealer for four years in a row. To learn more about Control4 and how modern smart homes work, subscribe to our free monthly newsletter here. And to see the magic of home automation in person, visit our immersive Control4 showroom. 

Read on for three essential questions to ask before getting started! 

Create a Comfortable & Private Environment to Help Your Team Thrive 

What is sound masking? Unlike soundproofing (which uses wall panels to contain noises), a sound masking installation involves loudspeakers that emit soft, ambient background noises across your office. The white noise will sound like a constant airflow that muffles human speech and makes rooms feel quieter and more comfortable. 

When we install sound masking systems, we recommend in-ceiling or wall-mounted speakers positioned just outside of conference rooms and break rooms. That way, conversations remain private inside without distracting the rest of the office. 

If you’re wondering if a sound masking installation is right for you, read on to discover the several benefits they offer modern businesses. If you’re interested in sound masking for your Dallas/Fort Worth, TX company, contact Texadia Systems to learn more. 

Discover Sony’s New BRAVIA Commercial Displays 

From hotels to universities to corporations, every kind of business can benefit from commercial displays. Business owners can select the information or video feed they want to show visitors, whether that’s goings-on around campus or an office directory. High-resolution screens are an attractive way to interact with those who visit your business and share useful information. 

But many people ask us: what’s the difference between a commercial display and a regular TV? If you look at Sony’s new BRAVIA 4K professional interactive displays, you’ll see many unique features that standard TVs don’t have. 

Read on to discover how Sony’s interactive displays could assist your Plano, TX business. And to find the right solution for your company, contact Texadia Systems for all your commercial AV needs. 

Crestron’s Room Scheduling Touch Screens & Signage 

In large corporations, it’s often difficult to manage who can use certain spaces at a time. Teams may struggle to get a conference room for their group meeting, and at colleges and universities, students often need to find open rooms to work on projects or host a club. Students might settle into a room only to have a class arrive twenty minutes later, kicking them out. 

Crestron’s room scheduling hardware and software make it easier to find open rooms for meeting. The 70 Series Touchscreens and automated signs can sync to one system that your business will easily deploy and manage across departments. 

Could your McKinney, TX-area business or institution benefit from Crestron’s conferencing technology? As a Crestron dealer, we’ll share below how it works and will alleviate scheduling stresses. To learn more about conferencing technology, sign up for our free monthly newsletter. 

Texadia Systems ranked #23 among the CE Pro Top 100 largest custom electronics integrators in North America. To see the full publication click here.

When DIY Smart Homes Go Wrong

New plug-and-play devices like video doorbells lead many homeowners to think they can build a smart home system themselves. But a high-end automated home may include hundreds of smart devices (including lights and sensors) and require complex programming for custom scenes. If you try to assemble a system without experience, you’ll probably waste hours on a system that doesn’t work.

If all you want is one or two smart devices, then proceed with DIY. But a smart home system that unifies all your technology will require assistance from a professional. 

Read on to discover five reasons to hire a smart home professional for your Frisco, TX home. And to learn more about home automation each month, subscribe to our free newsletter here! 

How Lutron Levels Up Your Home’s Lighting

New wireless smart LED lightbulbs like Philips Hue let users adjust the bulb’s color while toggling on and off over a smartphone app. But a complete lighting control system like Lutron is much more sophisticated than a single smart bulb. Lutron systems let you control every lighting fixture and motorized shade in your house, automating the ambiance automatically through sensors and schedules. 

With a lighting system, you won’t have to take out your app every time you want to use a bulb and change the color. Lutron knows your preferences and will adjust the lights based on your routine, responding to voice commands or pre-programmed scenes. 

How does Lutron work? As a certified Lutron dealer, we’ll share all you need to know about total lighting control below. And to learn more about installing Lutron lighting in your Dallas, TX home, contact Texadia Systems here! We’re always open to new home projects. 

In Fact, Control4 Is Compatible with Nearly 16,000 Third-Party Electronics! 

The goal of a smart home system is to control and automate all your home technology in one. It isn’t luxury living if you need to toggle between different remotes, apps, and keypads to manage separate systems. A Control4 installation unifies your lighting, security, entertainment, and much more under one smart controller, streamlining your entire property. 

If you already own devices like security cameras, video doorbells, or high-end speakers, you may be wondering if they’re compatible with Control4. Luckily, Control4 integrates with nearly 16,000 third-party devices. We’ll share a snippet of compatible brands below and explain how Control4 installations work to turn your house “smart.”

Texadia Systems is your local Dallas and Fort Worth, TX Control4 dealer and the highest-ranked Control4 Diamond Dealer for four years in a row. If you’re looking for a Control4 installation for your Texas home, contact our team here. 

If Anything Goes Wrong, You’re Never on Your Own 

It’s been a tough year for Texans, and we hope our clients and anyone reading this is doing well. We hope you have power, water, and that the stress of the storm has hopefully passed. 

In the aftermath of the electricity outages and snow, we provided IT support to those with power and intermittent power. We want you to know that we’re just a call away to help you with your security, energy management, and automation systems with managed IT services. Other technology integrators may not have the bandwidth to support their clients in times of need. But at Texadia Systems, we’re proud to be available to our customers.

Could our AV support services provide the assistance your household needs? Read on to see how our maintenance plans will protect your University Park, TX systems. And to learn more about the latest home technology, sign up for our free monthly newsletter. 

Update & Maintain Your Technology Hassle-Free with a Monthly Plan 

Is outdated technology holding your business back? If your organization needs new technology and you can’t ignore the pains of obsolete systems, it’s time for an upgrade. 

We understand why many companies procrastinate updating their conferencing systems or digital signage—it’s a large upfront investment and daunting to find the right solution. But what if there was a new, more flexible way to upgrade and install new technology—one that let you change your mind later on?

AV as a service provides all the commercial technology you need in a low monthly payment. The subscription is much less of a commitment with the advantages of upgrades and maintenance whenever you need it. 

As an AV consultant based in McKinney, TX, we’ll share the differences between the conventional technology approach and the new format of AVaaS. If you’d like to learn more about commercial smart systems and AV, don’t miss our free monthly newsletter with new articles about the industry. 

And Other Questions About Zoom’s Unified Communication Solutions 

It seems like almost everybody hopped on the Zoom train in the past year. There were Zoom wine nights with friends, Zoom first dates, and even Zoom holiday parties. Moreover, nearly half of the U.S workforce shifted to full-time remote work and Zoom rose to the top as the favored video conferencing system. 

Many of us may be returning to our offices soon, but virtual meetings are the future of modern business. If you manage a company with numerous office locations or with a remote staff, you’ll need easily accessible ways to connect everyone. 

Zoom Rooms is a communications and collaborative system that combines audio-video hardware with Zoom video conferencing. To learn how Zoom Rooms’unified communication solutions will benefit your Fort Worth, TX business, we answer frequently asked questions below. 

Plus, if you want to learn more about the latest automation and conferencing tech, you can subscribe to our free monthly newsletter here for articles from Texadia Systems, Fort Worth’s leading AV consultant. 

No Glare, Brighter Images, and Screens at Any Size or Shape

If you’ve ever seen a seamless, glare-free video wall in an office building, it was likely a direct-view LED screen. LEDs are used for conferencing screens, digital signage, and attention-grabbing video displays. Not sure what a direct-view LED screen is? That’s what we’re here to explain. 

Read on to discover the difference LEDs make in conference room AV and why they’re superior to LCD panels. With help from our team, your Plano, TX office will be more stunning than ever. 

SEE HOW A CONTROL4 SMART SYSTEM WORKS—UP CLOSE & PERSONAL 

Are you ready to turn your Texas home “smart?” There are a handful of luxury smart systems to choose from, but Control4 is one of the biggest names worldwide. 

With Control4, homeowners sync their lighting, security, audio, thermostats, and more into one intuitive system. Tap “Good Morning” on the Control4 app or a wall keypad, and your house will prepare itself for the day, raising blinds and adjusting the temperature. 

But unless you’ve seen Control4 at a friend or relative’s house, you might not know what a true smart home looks like. If you’re located in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, you can witness home automation in action at our Control4 Certified Showroom. 

As a Texas Control4 dealer, we help homeowners make the most of their automated homes. You can learn more in our free monthly newsletter with articles on smart systems, home theaters, AV, and security. See what you can expect in our Control4 showroom below! 

It’s the Year to Embrace Health, Wellness, and Convenience Through Tech

Home automation is always evolving, and this year is no exception. In 2021, we expect to see more smart homes reflecting wellness, health, and smart devices in newer rooms like the kitchen. 

Once you own a smart home technology hub—the brains of your system—the possibilities are endless. As you grow accustomed to “smarter living,” you’re free to expand to new areas and devices, synching all your technology under one umbrella. 

As an AV consultant serving the Keller, TX area, we’ll shed light on new 2021 smart home trends below. And to stay up to date on technology news and ideas, sign up for our free monthly newsletter here! 

Discover the Comfort & Convenience You Could Have with Smart Home Control

Imagine waking up to music playing from your favorite streaming station, blinds automatically rising to let natural sunlight into your bedroom, and smart lighting gradually brightening as you make your way out of bed. It sounds peaceful, doesn’t it? It’s possible to experience this – and more – every day in your Texas home with a Control4 automated home.

We specialize in breathtaking and innovative home automation and smart control solutions that can change your lifestyle, and we’re proud to be the highest-ranked Control4 Dealer with a Diamond Level certification in Dallas/Fort Worth for four years in a row. Our newly certified Control4 showroom* exemplifies our dedication to providing innovative solutions to homeowners, designers, builders, and architects in North Texas.

Read more below on what it would be like to incorporate Control4 home control into your new or remodeled home. And to get started on your very own automation project, or to visit our Control4 showroom, connect with us now! 

The Conferencing Solutions Dallas Businesses Use to Stay Ahead 

Office design trends are always changing. In the early 20th century, offices were often smoky and hierarchal, with secluded rooms for managers and everyone else on the main floor. We then saw a boom of cubicles, followed by bright open floor plans and ‘hot-desking.’ 

Today, many companies use a combination of office layouts for hybrid spaces. But the latest way to enhance collaboration and productivity is through the technology systems we implement. 

Are you looking to improve your business’ conference rooms and workspaces or design an office for a commercial client? As an AV consultant based in Dallas, TX, we’ll share our conferencing solutions below, from unified communication solutions to smart lighting. And to learn more about the newest conferencing technology, you can explore further in our blog here. 

IF YOUR STUNNING GLASS CONFERENCE ROOM ECHOES, HERE'S WHAT WE CAN DO

It’s not hard to see why glass-walled conference rooms are popular. They're stylish, sleek, and open up the floor for a collaborative, transparent environment. But there’s one downside to glass rooms that all business owners realize eventually. Glass walls can produce such strong echoes that you might feel like you’re working inside a cave. 

Not only do glass rooms echo, but as your voices bounce off the walls, the rest of the office will hear your conversations. This is not only distracting but may make your staff feel they have little privacy when in the conference room. 

If you recently moved into or built a glass conference room, or if you’re planning to install glass walls, acoustic treatments can go a long way to reduce echo and loud voices. As a commercial AV consultant based in the McKinney, TX area, we’ll share what you should do with a glass office room below.